An orifice meter, having an orifice of diameter ‘d’ is fitted in a pipe of diameter D. For this orifice meter, what is the coefficient of discharge Cd?
An orifice meter, having an orifice of diameter ‘d’ is fitted in a pipe of diameter D. For this orifice meter, what is the coefficient of discharge Cd? Correct Answer A function of d/D and Reynolds number
An orifice meter provides a simpler and cheaper arrangement for the measurement of flow through a pipe. An orifice meter is essentially a thin circular plate with a sharp-edged concentric circular hole in it.
Important Points
The coefficient of discharge shows as the losses inflow. Since in laminar flow losses are less and in turbulent losses is more hence the value of the coefficient of discharge also varies with the type of flow. As we know Reynold number shows the type of flow occurring hence we can say that the coefficient of discharge also depends upon the Reynold number.