The Orifice Meter: And Gas Measurement (Classic Reprint)

Willis C. Brown, Malcolm B. Hall

ISBN 10: 1332535488 / ISBN 13: 9781332535484

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical development, theoretical principles, and practical applications of orifice meters, devices used to measure the flow of fluids. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the E curve and its significance in orifice meter operation, tracing its origins to the early 20th century. The book also explores the different types of orifice meters, including the mercury float type and the spring type, detailing their components, installation procedures, and maintenance requirements. With its systematic approach and clear explanations, this book offers valuable insights for professionals in the field of fluid measurement, contributing to a deeper understanding of orifice meters and their role in accurate flow measurement. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Orifice Meter: And Gas Measurement (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332535488
• ISBN 13: 9781332535484
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Engines and Automotive

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Synopsis

Understand how the orifice meter measures gas flow with precision and practical guidance.

This book explains the history, theory, and construction of the Foxboro orifice meter, plus how coefficients, differential and static pressures, and flow formulas come together in real-world gas measurement. It provides practical methods for computing charts, applying correction factors, and using standard testing procedures.

The pages cover key concepts from the origins of the meter to detailed installation, maintenance, and calibration practices. Readers will find discussions of pressure taps, vena contracta considerations, and the impact of pipe size on accuracy, all grounded in historical calibration work and field experience.

• How to compute gas flow using four-significant-figure coefficients and practical calculation methods.
• Ways to adjust for flowing temperature, barometric pressure, and other base factors.
• Different charting methods and tools used to interpret differential and static pressure data.
• Guidance on installation, testing, and maintaining orifice meters in real facilities.

Ideal for engineers, technicians, and gas-industry professionals seeking a practical reference on orifice meters and their use in measurement and regulation.
The book is suitable for readers looking for a thorough, historically grounded, and hands-on treatment of gas measurement with the orifice meter.