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The discussion on orifices in Traps and Orifices Part 1 focused on why the diameter of a trap orifice (valve seat) is much smaller than the diameter of the connected piping. In Part 2, we will discuss the significance of the trap orifice number.
Fig. 1 If the orifice diameter is constant, then the larger the operating differential pressure, the stronger the force acting to close the valve. Fig. 2 If the differential pressure is constant, then the larger the orifice diameter, the stronger the force acting to close the valve.
Summary
To Increase the Maximum Operating Pressure Increase the orifice diameter (smaller Decrease the orifice diameter (larger Method orifice number) orifice number) Consequence Reduced maximum operating pressure Reduced discharge capacity Objective To Increase the Discharge Capacity In short, even for the same trap model, there are selection options to be made between maximum operating differential pressure and discharge capacity. Reducing the maximum operating pressure allows us to achieve a greater discharge capacity at any given differential pressure, while reducing the maximum discharge capacity provides a higher maximum operating pressure.
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