How straight length influences accuracy
The ISO 5167-2 standard requires a certain amount of straight length before a differential pressure flowmeter to achieve a certain needed accuracy. This requirement is proved to be effective enough to produce the lowest uncertainty of coefficient of discharge which can lead to an accurate flow measurement reading. If the fluid flow isn’t fully developed, it is proved also that the uncertainty of the coefficient of discharge is high which can lead to an in-accurate flow measurement reading.
The swirl flow itself can be caused by an elbow, control valve, or any other equipment in the upstream and downstream of the orifice plate.
There are two methods to establish the swirl-free conditions, by putting a certain straight run pipe length and by using an additional flow straightener or flow conditioner to reduce the straight run requirement.
ISO 5167-2 has already specified the requirement of this straight run with or without a flow conditioner. The straight run on that standard was determined experimentally and give a practical number that shall be followed to get the required flow meter uncertainty.
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