Flow Nozzles With Zero Beta Ratio

Abstract

An analytical expression for the discharge coefficient of ASME long-radius flow nozzles with zero beta ratio is presented. The latter condition corresponds to the installation of a metering nozzle at the outlet from a very large supply reservoir. The prediction of the theoretical equation is compared with experimentally determined discharge coefficients for nozzles of this type. Reference is made to analytical work in this field by other investigators and conclusions are drawn as to the degree of analytical sophistication required in order to obtain satisfactory agreement between analytical and experimental data.