Power generation systems often operate with high pressure, elevated temperature, and continuous liquid flow. When feedwater, blowdown, or recirculation lines require sharp pressure reduction, cavitation can become a reliability concern if vapor collapse occurs downstream of the restriction.
In power generation, feedwater, boiler blowdown, and recirculation lines often require large pressure reductions across valves, orifice plates, or other restriction points. When local pressure drops below vapor pressure, vapor bubbles can form and collapse downstream, creating vibration, noise, and progressive surface damage.
Because every system differs in pressure, flow, temperature, and line geometry, the application should be reviewed using actual 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.
