VEL Flow Conditioner

Resolve Flow Profile Irregularities

The VORTAB VEL 90° Elbow flow conditioner provides a low pressure loss solution to flow profile irregularities caused by elbows and other disruptions that commonly occur upstream of that elbow in piping and duct runs. Only 3 pipe diameters of straight run between the Vorel and flow meter is required. 

The VEL configuration offers a complete, simple elbow replacement for new and existing piping systems.

Applications

  • Increases pump efficiency and longevity
  • Piping with inadequate straight runs or upstream disturbances
  • Temperature and pressure stratification
  • Process conditioning for blowers, compressors, burners and other critical process equipment
  • Reduces pump noise and maintenance costs
  • Flow conditioning for calibration and test benches
  • Processes that require repeatable, symmetric and swirl-free velocity flow profiles

Specifications

Process Media: 
  • Gases, liquids and slurries

Materials of Construction: 
  • 316L stainless steel
  • Carbon steel
  • Hastelloy C
  • Other materials of construction available

Pipe Size: 
  • 2 inch [51 mm]
  • 3 inch [76 mm] 
  • 4 inch [102 mm] 
  • 6 inch [152 mm] 
  • 8 inch [203 mm]
  • 10 inch [254 mm] 
  • 12 inch [305 mm] 
  • Other pipe sizes available

Pipe Schedule:
  • Schedule 40
  • Schedule 80
  • Other pipe schedules available

Pipe Connection: 
  • Weld preparation
  • Flanged, up to 600 lb rating
  • Male NPT, up to 4 inch pipe size

For any other required options or special features not listed above, please contact FCI.