Difference Reduced Bore and Full Bore

[marcello1983]

dear all,
I kindly request to all the specialyst, which are the process requirement in order to choose a REDUCING BORE or FULL BORE.
When I choose one respect the other.
Thanks and best Regards
Marcello

 

[btrueblood]

Sounds like you are asking about a valve, or possibly a flow meter. You might want to post this question in the piping forum

https://www.eng-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=378

or the valve forum

https://www.eng-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=408

Even so, more detail in your question will give you better answers. In basic terms, a reduced bore valve or flow meter will have better control or metering response at low flow rates, but limits the maximum flow rate.

 

[LittleInch]

Reduced bore is common where you don't have to pig through the valve.

The is an increased pressure drop compared to full bore but this is usually negligible.

Remember - More details = better answers
Also: If you get a response it's polite to respond to it.