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Calculates the effect of Orifice plate
bending due to the differential pressure. The uncertainty due to
elastic bending shows the effect of plate buckling on the discharge
coefficient. The “Plastic buckling limit” shows the pressure at which
distortion becomes plastic.
References
British Standard BS1042:1987 Part 1: Section
1.5 Measurement of fluid flow in closed conduits - Part 1 Pressure
differential devices. Section 1.5 Guide to the effect of departure
from the conditions specified in Section 1.1.
Effect of Plate Buckling on Orifice Meter Accuracy, P. Jepson & R.
Chipchase, Journal Mechanical Engineering Science, IMechE Vol 17 No. 6
1975.
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