FE-7040 28/05/2024

Project .

AGA Orifice Plate - Concentric - Flange Taps - Gas Flow

Tag number FE-7040

Input data
Fluid HC GAS
Maximum flow 1.5 Msft3/d
Normal flow .5 Msft3/d
Meter inlet pressure 20 psig
Differential range 150 inH2O
Flow temperature 150 degF
Molecular weight 19.3091
Cp/Cv specific heat ratio 1.238
Viscosity @ FTP .02481 cp
Pipe inside diameter 3 in
Density @ FTP .194395 lb/ft3
Critical pressure psia
Critical temperature degR
Base pressure 14.69595 psia
Base temperature 59 degF
Barometric pressure 14.7 psia
Element material 304 Stainless steel
Pipe material Carbon steel

Output data

Orifice dia @ 68degF 1.61234 in

Beta ratio .537447
Normal flow differential 16.67 inH2O
Uncertainty percent .6145 percent
Reynolds number 90035
Max pressure loss 104.4 inH2O
Max power loss 4.501 hp
Flow status
Minimum plate thickness .125 in
Thermal expansion factor 1.00069
Discharge coefficient .608269
Gas expansion factor .993855
Base pressure factor 1
Base temperature factor 1
Modified volume English, basic calculation, calculate size
Source - The American Gas Association. AGA3
InstruCalc Ver.9.0.5.

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