Chemical and petrochemical liquid systems often involve fluids whose vapor pressure, temperature, viscosity, and specific gravity affect cavitation behavior. When pressure is reduced through a restriction or control point, the application should be evaluated using actual operating conditions rather than assumptions.
Chemical and petrochemical liquid systems require careful review because fluid properties strongly influence cavitation behavior. Vapor pressure, temperature, viscosity, specific gravity, and pressure drop all affect whether vapor forms and where it collapses.
For chemical service, a system review should include fluid type, temperature, pressure, line size, material requirements, and operating conditions.
The Anti-Cavitate Orifice Plate™ helps manage flow, pressure drop, and cavitation behavior in a single fixed-geometry device.
Controlling how flow and pressure are reduced can lower noise levels generated within the system.
Managing the pressure drop helps mitigate cavitation that can damage pipes and downstream equipment.
The plate regulates flow rate to help the system operate within the intended design conditions.
