To provide taps for instrumentation
An orifice flow meter is one of the simplest forms of flow meters. It is just a flat piece of metal installed in a pipe between flanges with a specific sized hole bored in the middle used to create pressure that can be detected by pressure taps on either side of the plate.
For pipe size <1/2",and clean fluid service,it is common to use orifice installed integrally with the differential pressure Transmitter.It provides compact installation and the overall accuracy is pre-determined.
Flange joint is one of the methods of pipe joints. Piping and flanges are classified in different ways based on pipe attachment, Pressure-Temperature (PT) rating, facing, face finish. Below are the flanges based on the pipe attachments.Classification of flanges based on pipe attachment1) Slip-on Flanges:These flanges are welded on inside as well as outside to the pipe. They are generally forged type with Hub. They can also be fabricated from plates but without Hub.2) Socket-Weld Flanges:These Flanges are welded only on outside of the Pipe. They are usually used in small bore piping where the piping specification is socket weld. They are not used in severe services due to stagnation of fluid at the socket. Socket welded flanges shall be specified with connection pipe thickness to ensure proper bore dimensions.3) Screwed/Threaded Flanges:These Flanged are screwed onto outside diameter of the Pipe. They are used at locations where welding is not allowed. They are used in temperature range of 250 Deg to -45 Deg. The threads can be NPT (Nominal Pipe Threads) or BSPT (British Standard Pipe Threads) as required in the Piping specification.
Different types of flanges are used in piping systems based on pressure, temperature, and application needs. Common types include weld neck flanges (ideal for high-pressure systems), slip-on flanges (easy to install), blind flanges (used to close pipe ends), socket weld flanges (for small, high-pressure pipes), and threaded flanges (no welding required). Choosing the right flanges for industrial piping applications and pressure systems ensures leak-proof connections and long-term durability. Each type serves a specific purpose depending on the project requirements. For reliable quality and performance, brands like Navrang Steel offer a wide range of flanges designed to meet industrial standards and demanding environments.
If your talking pipe flanges, they are designed by pressure at certain temps. 150lb is standard, and 300lb is for steam applications.
Pipe flanges are protected from corrosion by means of electrolysis,with dielectric flanges. The piping system is electricaly insulated by what is called a sacrificial anode. A bag of readily corrodable metal is buried in the ground with a wire running from the pipe to the bag so that the sacrificial anode will corrode first. If any electrical current charges the pipe it also serves as a ground.
The orifice is located in the low side hard pipe at the condenser outlet. This is the hard pipe which goes from the condenser to the evaporator with the low side port.
There are primarily two types of toilet flanges available for installation in a bathroom: PVC flanges and cast iron flanges. PVC flanges are made of plastic and are commonly used in newer homes, while cast iron flanges are more durable and are typically found in older homes. Both types of flanges serve the same purpose of connecting the toilet to the drain pipe.
Toilet flanges OUTSIDE of the pipe including cast iron and brass to lead
An obstruction (orifice) is placed in a pipe filled with fluid. The pressure of the fluid is measured at two different points: 1) just upstream of the orifice and, 2) close to the contraction of the fluid (vena contracta). The difference in these two pressures is known as differential pressure. The differential pressure across an obstruction (orifice) in a pipe of fluid is proportional to the square of the velocity of the fluid. Many factors associated with the pipe, orifice and fluid affect the measurement. Satisfactory measurement requires steady-state, homogeneous, turbulent flowing fluids. Other properties which affect the measurement include: the ratio of pipe diameter to orifice diameter and the density, temperature, compressibility and viscosity of the fluid.
A pipe spool refers to a prefabricated section of a piping system. This includes the pipe, fittings and flanges that are pre-assembled. They are pre assembled because this can be done in a controlled environment.
A gas pipe distributes gas to the burner through the orifice, which is a small opening that controls the flow of gas. The gas flows through the orifice and is ignited by a flame, producing heat for cooking or heating purposes. It is important to ensure the orifice is clean and free of debris to maintain proper gas flow and combustion.