New ABB orifice flow meter can cut installation costs by 40%

The cost of installing orifice plate flow meters has been cut by up to 40% with the launch of ABB’s OriMaster Compact Orifice DP flow meter. The latest in ABB’s new FlowMaster range, the OriMaster is a one-piece flow meter that comes fully factory configured and pressure tested, solving many of the problems associated with sizing, selection, installation and operation of conventional orifice plate installations.

Suitable for clean liquids, gases and steam applications in line sizes from 1" to 8” (DN25 to DN200) and at pressures up to 100 bar, the OriMaster combines all the major components needed for an orifice plate installation in one assembly. This eliminates the need for users to design, source and install a separate manifold, transmitter and impulse piping, typically cutting the cost of installation and commissioning by up to 40%.

Recent fugitive emission legislation has placed additional responsibilities on users to minimize leakage from their processes. OriMaster's design greatly assists operators to comply.