The discussion centers around identifying the best type of orifice for achieving the highest pressure drop in fluid flow applications. Participants explore various factors influencing orifice performance, including the beta ratio and orifice coefficient, while seeking to understand the implications of orifice shape on pressure drop.
Participants appear to agree that both the beta ratio and orifice coefficient are relevant factors, but there is no consensus on which specific orifice shape would be the best for pressure drop, leaving the discussion open-ended.
The discussion does not clarify the assumptions underlying the beta ratio and orifice coefficient, nor does it resolve the specific mathematical relationships that might influence the choice of orifice shape.
what will be the best orifice shape for pressure drop? and would you mind telling me why would that be the best shape for pressure drop?JBA said:The beta ratio is one indicator but the orifice coefficient (ratio of the actual orifice flow to the flow of an ideal orifice) based upon the shape of the orifice is also factor.