Piping

When calculating the flow rate of an orifice, the "Discharge Coefficient (Cd​)" is a crucial factor. Did you know that the value of Cd​ changes significantly depending on the shape and thickness of the orifice plate? This article provides a technical explanation of the orifice flow coefficient and its dependence on orifice geometry. Orifice flow calculations are routinely employed in the design of restriction orifices and in flow measurement using orifice plates. In many such calculations the flow coefficient appears as a necessary parameter. This document explains the origin of the flow coefficient and how to allocate its components according ...