Restriction Orifice (Pressure-Reducing Orifice)

Restriction orifices are used to reduce fluid pressure and are designed somewhat differently from orifice plates for flow measurement.
Restriction orifices come in several types: a plate with a single hole, a multi-hole plate with several distributed holes, and a multi-stage orifice (Multistage Orifice) with several orifice plates welded together for high-pressure, high-temperature fluids.
The bore edge of a restriction orifice can be surface-hardened by Stellite (Stellite) welding or nitriding (Nitrification).
The restriction orifices are used for reducing fluid pressure and are designed somewhat different the orifice plates that are used for measuring flow rates. There are some types of restriction orifices, including a single plate with a single hole, a single perforated plate (having diffused holes), and a set of welded multi orifices (a multistage orifice) which are used for high-pressure high-temperature fluids. The bore edge of the restriction orifices can be surface-hardened with stellite welding or by nitrification.
Specification comparison by model



The DHRO-MS image is a cutaway rendering to show the multi-stage plates inside the spool; the actual product is a closed flanged spool.

| Item | DHRO-SH Single hole (Single Hole) | DHRO-MH Multi-hole (Multi Hole) | DHRO-MS Multi-stage (Multi Stage) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Single-hole plate for pressure reduction | Multi-hole plate for pressure reduction (ordering code table: Multi Hole) | Multi-stage plate that resolves the long pressure recovery zone that occurs when a single-hole plate is used for pressure reduction |
| Materials | STS304, STS316, Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy, Teflon | STS304, STS316, Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy, Teflon | STS304, STS316, Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy |
| Connection | Flange 150#, 300#, 600#, 900#, 1500#, 2500# | Flange 150#, 300#, 600#, 900#, 1500#, 2500# | Flange 150#, 300#, 600#, 900#, 1500#, 2500# |
| Applicable piping | 1/2B ~ 36B (15A ~ 900A) Pipe | 1/2B ~ 36B (15A ~ 900A) Pipe | 1/2B ~ 36B (15A ~ 900A) Pipe |
Detailed conditions are confirmed at quotation.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Single Hole (DHRO-SH), Multi Hole (DHRO-MH), Multi Stage (DHRO-MS) |
| Connection (Mounting) | Flange, Union, Butt Weld etc |
| Nominal pipe size | 1/2B ~ 24B (15A ~ 600A) |
| Flow calculation standard | ISO5167, JIS Z 8762, ASME, KS A 0612 |
| Flange rating (Flange Rating) | ANSI 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, 2500LB RTJ Oval Type or Octagonal Type |
| Materials | Carbon Steel · 304SS, 304L SS, 316SS, 316L SS · Ni, Cr, Mo Alloy Steel (A182 F11 to 91) · Monel, Hastelloy, Inconel etc |
| Material codes (special alloys) | I5 Inconel 625 · M0 Monel 400 · HC Hastelloy-C276 |
| Bore edge surface hardening | Stellite welding or nitriding (Nitrification) |
| Multi-stage orifice application | High-pressure, high-temperature fluids (set of several orifice plates welded together) |
| With / without flanges | F: Flange Include / N: Flange Exclude |
Straight run and installation notes
You can request a quotation by combining the model codes.
| DHRO-SH | Single Hole |
| DHRO-MH | Multi Hole |
| DHRO-MS | Multi Stage |
| F | Flange Include |
| N | Flange Exclude |
| (size) | Pipe size in inch or mm |
| CS | Carbon Steel |
| 4S | 304SS |
| 4L | 304L SS |
| 6S | 316SS |
| 6L | 316L SS |
| 11 | A182 F11 |
| 22 | A182 F22 |
| 51 | A182 F51 |
| 91 | A182 F91 |
| I5 | Inconel 625 |
| M0 | Monel 400 |
| HC | Hastelloy-C276 |
| OP | Option |
| 015 | ASME(ANSI) Class 150 LB |
| 030 | ASME(ANSI) Class 300 LB |
| 060 | ASME(ANSI) Class 600 LB |
| 090 | ASME(ANSI) Class 900 LB |
| 150 | ASME(ANSI) Class 1500 LB |
| 250 | ASME(ANSI) Class 2500 LB |
| 000 | Option |
Product Catalog PDF
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