Iso5167 4

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 5167-4
First edition
2003-03-01
Measurement of fluid flow by means of

pressure differential devices inserted in
circular cross-section conduits running
full —
Part 4:
Venturi tubes
Mesure de débit des fluides au moyen d'appareils déprimogènes
insérés dans des conduites en charge de section circulaire —
Partie 4: Tubes de Venturi
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Contents Page
Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................ iv
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ v
1 Scope...................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Normative references ........................................................................................................................... 2
3 Terms and definitions........................................................................................................................... 2
4 Principles of the method of measurement and computation ........................................................... 2
5 Classical Venturi tubes......................................................................................................................... 3
5.1 Field of application ............................................................................................................................... 3
5.2 General shape ....................................................................................................................................... 3
5.3 Material and manufacture..................................................................................................................... 7
5.4 Pressure tappings................................................................................................................................. 7
5.5 Discharge coefficient, C ....................................................................................................................... 8
5.6 Expansibility [expansion] factor, ε ...................................................................................................... 9
5.7 Uncertainty of the discharge coefficient C ....................................................................................... 10
5.8 Uncertainty of the expansibility [expansion] factor ε ...................................................................... 10
5.9 Pressure loss....................................................................................................................................... 10
6 Installation requirements ................................................................................................................... 11
6.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 11
6.2 Minimum upstream and downstream straight lengths for installation between various
fittings and the Venturi tube .............................................................................................................. 11
6.3 Flow conditioners ............................................................................................................................... 15
6.4 Additional specific installation requirements for classical Venturi tubes .................................... 15
Annex A (informative) Table of expansibility [expansion] factor ................................................................ 17
Annex B (informative) Classical Venturi tubes used outside the scope of ISO 5167-4............................. 18
Annex C (informative) Pressure loss in a classical Venturi tube ................................................................ 22
Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
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Foreword
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Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 5167-4 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 30, Measurement of fluid flow in closed conduits,
Subcommittee SC 2, Pressure differential devices.
This first edition of ISO 5167-4, together with the second edition of ISO 5167-1 and the first editions of
ISO 5167-2 and ISO 5167-3, cancels and replaces the first edition of ISO 5167-1:1991, which has been
technically revised, and ISO 5167-1:1991/Amd.1:1998.
ISO 5167 consists of the following parts, under the general title Measurement of fluid flow by means of
pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross-section conduits running full:
 Part 1: General principles and requirements
 Part 2: Orifice plates
 Part 3: Nozzles and Venturi nozzles
 Part 4: Venturi tubes
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Introduction
ISO 5167, divided into four parts, covers the geometry and method of use (installation and operating
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conditions) of orifice plates, nozzles and Venturi tubes when they are inserted in a conduit running full to
determine the flowrate of the fluid flowing in the conduit. It also gives necessary information for calculating the
flowrate and its associated uncertainty.
ISO 5167 is applicable only to pressure differential devices in which the flow remains subsonic throughout the
measuring section and where the fluid can be considered as single-phase, but is not applicable to the
measurement of pulsating flow. Furthermore, each of these devices can only be used within specified limits of
pipe size and Reynolds number.
ISO 5167 deals with devices for which direct calibration experiments have been made, sufficient in number,
spread and quality to enable coherent systems of application to be based on their results and coefficients to
be given with certain predictable limits of uncertainty.
The devices introduced into the pipe are called “primary devices”. The term primary device also includes the
pressure tappings. All other instruments or devices required for the measurement are known as “secondary
devices”. ISO 5167 covers primary devices; secondary devices1) will be mentioned only occasionally.
ISO 5167 is divided into the following four parts.
a) Part 1 of ISO 5167 gives general terms and definitions, symbols, principles and requirements as well as
methods of measurement and uncertainty that are to be used in conjunction with Parts 2 to 4 of ISO 5167.
b) Part 2 of ISO 5167 specifies orifice plates, which can be used with corner pressure tappings, D and D/2
pressure tappings2), and flange pressure tappings.
c) Part 3 of ISO 5167 specifies ISA 1932 nozzles3), long radius nozzles and Venturi nozzles, which differ in
shape and in the position of the pressure tappings.
d) This part of ISO 5167 specifies classical Venturi tubes4).
Aspects of safety are not dealt with in Parts 1 to 4 of ISO 5167. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure
that the system meets applicable safety regulations.
1) See ISO 2186:1973, Fluid flow in closed conduits — Connections for pressure signal transmissions between primary
and secondary elements.
2) Orifice plates with “vena contracta” pressure tappings are not considered in ISO 5167.
3) ISA is the abbreviation for the International Federation of the National Standardizing Associations, which was
succeeded by ISO in 1946.
4) In the USA the classical Venturi tube is sometimes called the Herschel Venturi tube.

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 5167-4:2003(E)
Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential

devices inserted in circular cross-section conduits running
full —
Part 4:
Venturi tubes
1 Scope
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This part of ISO 5167 specifies the geometry and method of use (installation and operating conditions) of
Venturi tubes when they are inserted in a conduit running full to determine the flowrate of the fluid flowing in
the conduit.
This part of ISO 5167 also provides background information for calculating the flowrate and is applicable in
conjunction with the requirements given in ISO 5167-1.
This part of ISO 5167 is applicable only to Venturi tubes in which the flow remains subsonic throughout the
measuring section and where the fluid can be considered as single-phase. In addition, each of these devices
can only be used within specified limits of pipe size, roughness, diameter ratio and Reynolds number. This
part of ISO 5167 is not applicable to the measurement of pulsating flow. It does not cover the use of Venturi
tubes in pipes sized less than 50 mm or more than 1 200 mm, or where the pipe Reynolds numbers are below
2 × 105.
This part of ISO 5167 deals with the three types of classical Venturi tubes:
a) cast;
b) machined;
c) rough welded sheet-iron.
A Venturi tube is a device which consists of a convergent inlet connected to a cylindrical throat which is in turn
connected to a conical expanding section called the “divergent”. The differences between the values of the
uncertainty of the discharge coefficient for the three types of classical Venturi tube show, on the one hand, the
number of results available for each type of classical Venturi tube and, on the other hand, the more or less
precise definition of the geometric profile. The values are based on data collected many years ago. Venturi
nozzles (and other nozzles) are dealt with in ISO 5167-3.
NOTE 1 Research into the use of Venturi tubes in high-pressure gas [ W 1 MPa ( W 10 bar)] is being carried out at
present (see References [1], [2], [3] in the Bibliography). In many cases for Venturi tubes with machined convergent
sections discharge coefficients which lie outside the range predicted by this part of ISO 5167 by 2 % or more have been
found. For optimum accuracy Venturi tubes for use in gas should be calibrated over the required flowrate range. In high-
pressure gas the use of single tappings (or at most two tappings in each plane) is not uncommon.
NOTE 2 In the USA the classical Venturi tube is sometimes called the Herschel Venturi tube.

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2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 4006:1991, Measurement of fluid flow in closed conduits — Vocabulary and symbols
ISO 5167-1:2003, Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular
cross-section conduits running full — Part 1: General principles and requirements
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 4006 and ISO 5167-1 apply.
4 Principles of the method of measurement and computation

The principle of the method of measurement is based on the installation of a Venturi tube into a pipeline in
which a fluid is running full. In a Venturi tube a static pressure difference exists between the upstream section
and the throat section of the device. Whenever the device is geometrically similar to one on which direct
calibration has been made, the conditions of use being the same, the flowrate can be determined from the
measured value of this pressure difference and from a knowledge of the fluid conditions.
The mass flowrate can be determined by the following formula:
C π 2
qm = ε d 2∆p ρ 1 (1)
1− β 4 4
The uncertainty limits can be calculated using the procedure given in Clause 8 of ISO 5167-1:2003.
Similarly, the value of the volume flowrate can be calculated since
qm
qV =
ρ
where ρ is the fluid density at the temperature and pressure for which the volume is stated.
Computation of the flowrate, which is a purely arithmetic process, is performed by replacing the different items
on the right-hand side of Equation (1) by their numerical values. Table A.1 gives Venturi tube expansibility
factors (ε). They are not intended for precise interpolation. Extrapolation is not permitted.
The diameters d and D mentioned in Equation (1) are the values of the diameters at working conditions.
Measurements taken at any other conditions should be corrected for any possible expansion or contraction of
the primary device and the pipe due to the values of the temperature and pressure of the fluid during the
measurement.
It is necessary to know the density and the viscosity of the fluid at working conditions. In the case of a
compressible fluid, it is also necessary to know the isentropic exponent of the fluid at working conditions.
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5 Classical Venturi tubes
5.1 Field of application
5.1.1 General
The field of application of the classical Venturi tubes dealt with in this part of ISO 5167 depends on the way in
which they are manufactured.
Three types of standard classical Venturi tube are defined according to the method of manufacture of the
internal surface of the entrance cone and the profile at the intersection of the entrance cone and the throat.
These three methods of manufacture are described in 5.1.2 to 5.1.4 and have somewhat different
characteristics.
There are limits to the roughness and Reynolds number for each type which shall be addressed.
5.1.2 Classical Venturi tube with an “as cast” convergent section
This is a classical Venturi tube made by casting in a sand mould, or by other methods which leave a finish on
the surface of the convergent section similar to that produced by sand casting. The throat is machined and the
junctions between the cylinders and cones are rounded.
These classical Venturi tubes can be used in pipes of diameter between 100 mm and 800 mm and with
diameter ratios β between 0,3 and 0,75 inclusive.
5.1.3 Classical Venturi tube with a machined convergent section
This is a classical Venturi tube cast or fabricated as in 5.1.2 but in which the convergent section is machined
as are the throat and the entrance cylinder. The junctions between the cylinders and cones may or may not be
rounded.
These classical Venturi tubes can be used in pipes of diameter between 50 mm and 250 mm and with
5.1.4 Classical Venturi tube with a rough-welded sheet-iron convergent section
This is a classical Venturi tube normally fabricated by welding. For larger sizes it may not be machined if the
tolerance required in 5.2.4 can be achieved, but in the smaller sizes the throat is machined.
These classical Venturi tubes can be used in pipes of diameter between 200 mm and 1 200 mm and with
5.2 General shape

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5.2.1 Figure 1 shows a section through the centreline of the throat of a classical Venturi tube. The letters
used in the text refer to those shown on Figure 1.
The classical Venturi tube is made up of an entrance cylinder A connected to a conical convergent section B,
a cylindrical throat C and a conical divergent section E. The internal surface of the device is cylindrical and
concentric with the pipe centreline. The coaxiality of the convergent section and the cylindrical throat is
assessed by visual inspection.
5.2.2 The minimum cylinder length, measured from the plane containing the intersection of the cone
frustum B with the cylinder A, may vary as a result of the manufacturing process (see 5.2.8 to 5.2.10). It is,
however, recommended that it be chosen to be equal to D.

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The entrance cylinder diameter D shall be measured in the plane of the upstream pressure tappings. The
number of measurements shall be at least equal to the number of pressure tappings (with a minimum of four).
The diameters shall be measured near each pair of pressure tappings, and also between these pairs. The
arithmetic mean value of these measurements shall be taken as the value of D in the calculations.
Diameters shall also be measured in planes other than the plane of the pressure tappings.
No diameter along the entrance cylinder shall differ by more than 0,4 % from the value of the mean diameter.
This requirement is satisfied when the difference in the length of any of the measured diameters complies with
the said requirement with respect to the mean of the measured diameters.
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Key
1 conical convergent E
2 cylindrical throat, C
3 conical convergent B
4 entrance cylinder A
5 connecting planes
a 7° u ϕ u 15°
b Flow direction
c See 5.4.7
Figure 1 — Geometric profile of the classical Venturi tube
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5.2.3 The convergent section B shall be conical and shall have an included angle of 21°± 1° for all types of
classical Venturi tube. It is limited upstream by the plane containing the intersection of the cone frustum B with
the entrance to cylinder A (or their prolongations) and downstream by the plane containing the intersection of
the cone frustum B with the throat C (or their prolongations).
The overall length of the convergent B measured parallel to the centreline of the Venturi tube is therefore
approximately equal to 2,7(D − d).
The convergent section B is blended to the entrance cylinder A by a curvature of radius R1, the value of which
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depends on the type of classical Venturi tube.
The profile of the convergent section shall be checked by means of a template. The deviation between the
template and the conical section of the convergent section shall not exceed, in any place, 0,004D.
The internal surface of the conical section of the convergent section is taken as being a surface of revolution if
two diameters situated in the same plane perpendicular to the axis of revolution do not differ from the value of
the mean diameter by more than 0,4 %.
It shall be checked in the same way that the joining curvature with a radius R1 is a surface of revolution.
5.2.4 The throat C shall be cylindrical with a diameter d. It is limited upstream by the plane containing the
intersection of the cone frustum B with the throat C (or their prolongations) and downstream by the plane
containing the intersection of the throat C with the cone frustum E (or their prolongations). The length of the
throat C, i.e the distance between those two planes, shall be equal to d ± 0,03d whatever the type of classical
Venturi tube.
The throat C is connected to the convergent section B by a curvature of radius R2 and to the divergent section
E by a curvature of radius R3. The values of R2 and R3 depend on the type of classical Venturi tube.
The diameter d shall be measured very carefully in the plane of the throat pressure tappings. The number of
measurements shall be at least equal to the number of pressure tappings (with a minimum of four). The
diameters shall be measured near each pair of pressure tappings and also between these pairs. The
arithmetic mean value of all these measurements shall be taken as the value of d in the calculations.
Diameters shall also be measured in planes other than the plane of the pressure tappings.
No diameter along the throat shall differ by more than 0,1 % of the value of the mean diameter. This
requirement is satisfied when the difference in the length of any of the measured diameters complies with the
said requirement in respect of the mean of the measured diameters.
The throat of the classical Venturi tube shall be machined or be of equivalent smoothness over the whole of its
length to the surface roughness specified in 5.2.7.
It shall be checked that the joining curvatures into the throat with radii R2 and R3 are surfaces of revolution as
described in 5.2.3. This requirement is satisfied when two diameters, situated in the same plane perpendicular
to the axis of revolution, do not differ from the value of the mean diameter by more than 0,1 %.
The values of the radii of curvature R2 and R3 shall be checked by means of a template.
The deviation between the template and the classical Venturi tube shall evolve in a regular way for each
curvature so that the single maximum deviation that is measured occurs at approximately midway along the
template profile. The value of this maximum deviation shall not exceed 0,02d.
5.2.5 The divergent section E shall be conical and may have an included angle, ϕ, of between 7° and 15°. It
is, however, recommended that an angle between 7° and 8° be chosen. Its smallest diameter shall not be less
than the throat diameter.
5.2.6 A classical Venturi tube is called “truncated” when the outlet diameter of the divergent section is less
than the diameter D and “not truncated” when the outlet diameter is equal to diameter D. The divergent portion

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may be truncated by about 35 % of its length without significantly modifying the pressure loss of the device or
its discharge coefficient.
5.2.7 The roughness criterion Ra, of the throat and that of the adjacent curvature shall be as small as
possible and shall always be less than 10−4d. The divergent section is rough cast. Its internal surface shall be
clean and smooth. Other parts of the classical Venturi tube have specified roughness limits depending on the
type considered.
5.2.8 The profile of the classical Venturi tube with an “as cast” convergent section has the following
characteristics.
The internal surface of the convergent section B is sand cast. It shall be free from cracks, fissures,
depressions, irregularities and impurities. The roughness criterion Ra for the surface shall be less than 10−4D.
The minimum length of the entrance cylinder A shall be equal to the smaller of the following two values:
 D, or
 0,25D + 250 mm (see 5.2.2).
The internal surface of the entrance cylinder A may be left “as cast” provided that it has the same surface
finish as the convergent section B.
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The radius of curvature R1 shall be equal to 1,375D ± 0,275D.
The radius of curvature R2 shall be equal to 3,625d ± 0,125d.
The length of the cylindrical part of the throat shall be no less than d/3. In addition, the length of the cylindrical
part between the end of the joining curvature R2 and the plane of the pressure tappings, as well as the length
of the cylindrical part between the plane of the throat pressure tappings and the beginning of the joining
curvature R3, shall be no less than d/6 (see also 5.2.4 for the throat length).
The radius of curvature R3 shall lie between 5d and 15d. Its value shall increase as the divergent angle
decreases. A value close to 10d is recommended.
5.2.9 The profile of the classical Venturi tube with a machined convergent section has the following
characteristics.
The minimum length of the entrance cylinder A shall be equal to D.
The radius of curvature R1 shall be less than 0,25D and preferably equal to zero.
The radius of curvature R2 shall be less than 0,25d and preferably equal to zero.
The length of the throat cylindrical part between the end of the curvature R2 and the plane of the throat
pressure tappings shall be no less than 0,25d.
The length of the throat cylindrical part between the plane of the throat pressure tappings and the beginning of
the joining curvature R3 shall be no less than 0,3d.
The radius of curvature R3 shall be less than 0,25d and preferably equal to zero.
The entrance cylinder and the convergent section shall have a surface finish equal to that of the throat (see
5.2.7).
5.2.10 The profile of the classical Venturi tube with a rough-welded sheet-iron convergent section has the
following characteristics.
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The minimum length of the entrance cylinder A shall be equal to D.
There shall be no joining curvature between the entrance cylinder A and the convergent section B other than
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that resulting from welding.
There shall be no joining curvature between the convergent section B and the throat C other than that
resulting from welding.
There shall be no joining curvature between the throat C and the divergent section E.
The internal surface of the entrance cylinder A and the convergent section B shall be clean and free from
encrustation and welding deposits. It may be galvanized. Its roughness criterion Ra shall be about 5 × 10−4D.
The internal welded seams shall be flush with the surrounding surfaces. They shall not be located in the
vicinity of the pressure tappings.
5.3 Material and manufacture
5.3.1 The classical Venturi tube may be manufactured from any material, provided that it is in accordance
with the foregoing description and will remain so during use.
5.3.2 It is also recommended that the convergent section B and the throat C be joined as one part. It is
recommended that in the case of a classical Venturi tube with a machined convergent, the throat and the
convergent section be manufactured from one piece of material. If, however, they are made in two separate
parts they shall be assembled before the internal surface is finally machined.
5.3.3 Particular care shall be given to the centring of the divergent section E on the throat. There shall be
no step in diameters between the two parts.
This can be established by touch before the classical Venturi tube is installed, but after the divergent section
has been assembled with the throat section.
5.4 Pressure tappings
5.4.1 The upstream and throat pressure tappings shall be made in the form of separate pipe wall pressure
tappings interconnected by annular chambers, piezometer rings or, if there are four tappings, a “triple-T”
arrangement (see 5.4.3 of ISO 5167-1:2003).
5.4.2 If d is greater than or equal to 33,3 mm, the diameter of these tappings shall be between 4 mm and
10 mm and moreover shall never be greater than 0,1D for the upstream tappings and 0,13d for the throat
pressure tappings.
If d is less than 33,3 mm, the diameter of the throat pressure tappings shall be between 0,1d and 0,13d and
the diameter of the upstream pressure tappings shall be between 0,1d and 0,1D.
It is recommended that pressure tappings be as small as compatible with the fluid be used (for example, with
its viscosity and cleanness).
5.4.3 At least four pressure tappings shall be provided for the upstream and throat pressure measurements.
The centrelines of the pressure tappings shall meet the centreline of the classical Venturi tube, shall form
equal angles with each other and shall be contained in planes perpendicular to the centreline of the classical
Venturi tube.
5.4.4 At the point of break-through, the hole of the pressure tapping shall be circular. The edges shall be
flush with the pipe wall and free from burrs. If joining curvatures are required, the radius shall not exceed
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5.4.5 The pressure tappings shall be cylindrical over a length at least 2,5 times the internal diameter of the
tapping, measured from the inner wall of the pipeline.
5.4.6 Conformity of the pressure tappings with the two foregoing requirements is assessed by visual
inspection.
5.4.7 The spacing of a pressure tapping is the distance, measured on a straight line parallel to the
centreline of the classical Venturi tube, between the centreline of the pressure tapping and the reference
planes defined below.
For the classical Venturi tube with an “as cast” convergent section, the spacing between the upstream
pressure tappings situated on the entrance cylinder and the plane of intersection between the prolongations of
the entrance cylinder A and the convergent section B shall be
 0,5D + 0,25D for 100 mm < D < 150 mm, and
0
 0,5 D −0,25 D for 150 mm < D < 800 mm.
For classical Venturi tubes with a machined convergent section and with a rough-welded sheet-iron
convergent, the spacing between the upstream pressure tappings and the plane of intersection between the
entrance cylinder A and the convergent section B (or their prolongations) shall be
0,5D + 0,05D
For all types of classical Venturi tube, the spacing between the plane containing the axes of the points of
break-through of the throat pressure tappings and the intersection plane of the convergent section B and the
throat C (or their prolongations) shall be
0,5d + 0,02d
5.4.8 The area of the free cross-section of the annular chamber of the pressure tappings shall be greater
than or equal to half the total area of the tapping holes connecting the chamber to the pipe.
It is recommended, however, that the chamber section mentioned above be doubled when the classical
Venturi tube is used with a minimum upstream straight length from a fitting causing non symmetrical flow.
5.5 Discharge coefficient, C
5.5.1 Limits of use
Whatever the type of classical Venturi tube, a simultaneous use of extreme values for D, β and ReD shall be
avoided as otherwise the uncertainties given in 5.7 are likely to be increased.
For installations outside the limits defined in 5.5.2, 5.5.3 and 5.5.4 for D, β and ReD it remains necessary to
calibrate separately the primary element in its actual conditions of service.
The effects of ReD, Ra/D and β on C are not yet sufficiently known for it to be possible to give reliable values of
C outside the limits defined for each type of classical Venturi tube. (See Annex B.)
5.5.2 Discharge coefficient of the classical Venturi tube with an “as cast” convergent section
Classical Venturi tubes with an “as cast” convergent section can only be used in accordance with this part of
ISO 5167 when
100 mm u D u 800 mm
0,3 u β u 0,75
2 × 105 u ReD u 2 × 106
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Under these conditions the value of the discharge coefficient C is
C = 0,984
5.5.3 Discharge coefficient of the classical Venturi tube with a machined convergent section
Classical Venturi tubes with a machined convergent section can only be used in accordance with this part of
ISO 5167 when
50 mm u D u 250 mm
0,4 u β u 0,75
2 × 105 u ReD u 1 × 106
C = 0,995
5.5.4 Discharge coefficient of the classical Venturi tube with a rough-welded sheet-iron convergent
section
Classical Venturi tubes with a rough-welded sheet-iron convergent section can only be used in accordance
with this part of ISO 5167 when
200 mm u D u 1 200 mm
0,4 u β u 0,7
2 × 105 u ReD u 2 × 106
C = 0,985
5.6 Expansibility [expansion] factor, ε
The expansibility [expansion] factor, ε, is calculated by means of Equation (2):
 κτ 2 / κ   1 − β 4  1 − τ (κ −1) / κ 
ε=     (2)
  4 2 /κ  
 κ − 1   1− β τ  1− τ 
Equation (2) is applicable only for values of β, D and ReD as specified in 5.5.2, 5.5.3 or 5.5.4 as appropriate.
Test results for determination of ε are only known for air, steam and natural gas. However, there is no known
objection to using the same formula for other gases and vapours for which the isentropic exponent is known.
However, the formula is applicable only if p2/p1 W 0,75.
Values of the expansibility [expansion] factor for a range of isentropic exponents, pressure ratios and diameter
ratios are given for convenience in Table A.1. These values are not intended for precise interpolation.
Extrapolation is not permitted.
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5.7 Uncertainty of the discharge coefficient C
5.7.1 Classical Venturi tube with an “as cast” convergent section
The relative uncertainty of the discharge coefficient as given in 5.5.2 is equal to 0,7 %.
5.7.2 Classical Venturi tube with a machined convergent section
The relative uncertainty of the discharge coefficient as given in 5.5.3 is equal to 1 %.
5.7.3 Classical Venturi tube with a rough-welded sheet-iron convergent section
The relative uncertainty of the discharge coefficient as given in 5.5.4 is equal to 1,5 %.
5.8 Uncertainty of the expansibility [expansion] factor ε
The relative uncertainty of ε is equal to
( 4 + 100β ) ∆pp 8
1
%
5.9 Pressure loss
5.9.1 Definition of the pressure loss (see Figure 2)
The pressure loss caused by a classical Venturi tube may be determined by pressure measurements made
prior and subsequent to the installation of the Venturi tube in a pipe through which there is a given flow.
If ∆p' is the difference in pressure, measured prior to the installation of the Venturi tube, between two pressure
tappings one of which is situated at least D upstream of the flanges where the Venturi tube will be inserted
and the other of which is 6D downstream of the same flanges, and if ∆p" is the difference in pressure
measured between the same pressure tappings after installation of the Venturi tube between these flanges,
then the pressure loss caused by the Venturi tube is given by ∆p" − ∆p'.
5.9.2 Relative pressure loss
The relative pressure loss, ξ, is the ratio of the pressure loss ∆p" − ∆p' to the differential pressure ∆p:
∆p'' − ∆p'
ξ=
∆p
It depends, in particular, on
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 the diameter ratio (ξ decreases when β increases);
 the Reynolds number (ξ decreases when ReD increases);
 the manufacturing characteristics of the Venturi tube: angle of the divergent, manufacturing of the
convergent, surface finish of the different parts, etc (ξ increases when ϕ and Ra/D increase);
 the installation conditions (good alignment, roughness of the upstream conduit, etc).
For guidance, the value of the relative pressure loss can be accepted as being generally between 5 % and
20 %.
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Annex C gives, for guidance only, some information on the effect of these different factors on the values the
pressure loss ξ is likely to have.
a Pressure loss
b Direction of flow
Figure 2 — Pressure loss across a classical Venturi tube

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6 Installation requirements
6.1 General
General installation requirements for pressure differential devices are contained in Clause 7 of
ISO 5167-1:2003 and should be followed in conjunction with the additional specific installation requirements
for Venturi tubes given in this clause. The general requirements for flow conditions at the primary device are
given in 7.3 of ISO 5167-1:2003. The requirements for use of a flow conditioner are given in 7.4 of
ISO 5167-1:2003. For some commonly used fittings as specified in Table 1 the minimum straight lengths of
pipe indicated may be used. Detailed requirements are given in 6.2. Many of the lengths given in 6.2 are
based on data included in Reference [4] of the Bibliography.
6.2 Minimum upstream and downstream straight lengths for installation between various
fittings and the Venturi tube
6.2.1 The minimum straight lengths of pipe to be installed upstream of the classical Venturi tube and
following the various fittings in the installation without flow conditioners are given in Table 1.
For devices with the same β , the lengths specified in Table 1 for classical Venturi tubes are shorter than those
specified in ISO 5167-2 and ISO 5167-3 for orifice plates, nozzles and Venturi nozzles.
This is due to the attenuation of flow non-uniformities taking place within the contraction section of the
classical Venturi tube. However in considering the overall installation length for the classical Venturi tube the
additional pipe length required to accommodate the primary device itself shall be taken into account.
6.2.2 When a flow conditioner is not used, the lengths specified in Table 1 shall be regarded as the
minimum values. For research and calibration work in particular, it is recommended that the upstream values
specified in Table 1 be increased by at least a factor of 2 to minimize the measurement uncertainty.

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6.2.3 When the upstream straight length used is equal to or longer than the value specified in columns A of
Table 1 for “zero additional uncertainty” and the downstream straight length is equal to or longer than the
value specified in Table 1, it is not necessary to increase the uncertainty in discharge coefficient to take
account of the effect of the particular installation.
Table 1 — Required straight lengths for classical Venturi tubes

Values expressed as multiples of internal diameter D
Two or
more 90° Reducer Expander Reducer
Diameter Expander Full bore
bends in 1,33D to D 0,67D to D 3D to D
ratio Single 90° 0,75D to D ball or gate
the same over a over a over a
bend a plane or
over a valve fully
β length of length of length of
length of D open
different 2,3D 2,5D 3,5 D
planes a
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Ab Bc Ab Bc Ab Bc Ab Bc Ab Bc Ab Bc Ab Bc
0,30 8 3 8 3 4 d 4 d 2,5 d 2,5 d 2,5 d
0,40 8 3 8 3 4 d 4 d 2,5 d 2,5 d 2,5 d
0,50 9 3 10 3 4 d 5 4 5,5 2,5 2,5 d 3,5 2,5

0,60 10 3 10 3 4 d 6 4 8,5 2,5 3,5 2,5 4,5 2,5
0,70 14 3 18 3 4 d 7 5 10,5 2,5 5,5 3,5 5,5 3,5
0,75 16 8 22 8 4 d 7 6 11,5 3,5 6,5 4,5 5,5 3,5
The minimum straight lengths required are the lengths between various fittings located upstream of the classical
Venturi tube and the classical Venturi tube itself. Straight lengths shall be measured from the downstream end of
the curved portion of the nearest (or only) bend or the downstream end of the curved or conical portion of the
reducer or expander to the upstream pressure tapping plane of the classical Venturi tube.
If temperature pockets or wells are installed upstream of the classical Venturi tube, they shall not exceed 0,13D in
diameter and shall be located at least 4D upstream of the upstream tapping plane of the Venturi tube.
For downstream straight lengths, fittings or other disturbances (as indicated in this Table) or densitometer pockets
situated at least four throat diameters downstream of the throat pressure tapping plane do not affect the accuracy of
the measurement (see 6.2.3 and 6.2.5).
a The radius of curvature of the bend shall be greater than or equal to the pipe diameter.
b Column A for each fitting gives lengths corresponding to “zero additional uncertainty” values (see 6.2.3).
c Column B for each fitting gives lengths corresponding to “0,5 % additional uncertainty” values (see 6.2.4).
d The straight length in Column A gives zero additional uncertainty; data are not available for shorter straight lengths which
could be used to give the required straight lengths for Column B.
6.2.4 When the upstream straight length is shorter than the value corresponding to “zero additional
uncertainty” shown in columns A and either equal to or greater than the “0,5 % additional uncertainty” value
shown in columns B of Table 1 for a given fitting, an additional uncertainty of 0,5 % shall be added
arithmetically to the uncertainty in the discharge coefficient.
6.2.5 This part of ISO 5167 cannot be used to predict the value of any additional uncertainty when the
upstream straight length is shorter than the “0,5 % additional uncertainty” values specified in columns B of
Table 1 or when the downstream straight length is shorter than the value specified in the text in Table 1.
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6.2.6 The valves included in Table 1 shall be set fully open during the flow measurement process. It is
recommended that control of the flowrate be achieved by valves located downstream of the Venturi tube.
Isolating valves located upstream of the Venturi tube shall be set fully open, and these valves shall be full bore.
The valve should be fitted with stops for alignment of the ball or gate in the open position. The valve is of the
same nominal diameter as the upstream pipework but of a different bore diameter from the adjacent pipework.
6.2.7 In the metering system, upstream valves which are match bored to the adjacent pipework and are
designed in such a manner that in the fully opened condition there are no steps, can be regarded as part of
the metering pipework length and do not need to have added lengths as in Table 1.
6.2.8 The values given in Table 1 were determined experimentally with a very long straight length mounted
upstream of the fitting in question so that the flow immediately upstream of the fitting was considered as fully
developed and swirl-free. Since in practice such conditions are difficult to achieve, the following information
may be used as a guide for normal installation practice.
a) If several fittings of the type covered by Table 1, other than the combinations of 90° bends already
covered by these Tables, are placed in series upstream of the Venturi tube the following shall be applied.
1) Between the fitting immediately upstream of the Venturi tube, fitting 1, and the Venturi tube itself the
minimum length criterion given in Table 1 shall be adopted.
2) In addition, between fitting 1 and the next fitting further from the Venturi tube (fitting 2), a straight
length at least equal to half the product of the diameter of the pipe between fitting 1 and fitting 2 and
the number of diameters given in Table 1 for a Venturi tube of diameter ratio 0,7 used in conjunction
with fitting 2 shall be included between fittings 1 and 2 irrespective of the actual β for the Venturi tube
used. If either of the minimum straight lengths is selected from column B (i.e. prior to taking the half
value from fitting 1 to 2) of Table 1, a 0,5 % additional uncertainty shall be added arithmetically to the
discharge coefficient uncertainty. For the case of two or more 90° bends, these shall be treated as a
single fitting in accordance with Table 1 column 1 if the length between the consecutive bends is less
than 15D.
3) If the upstream metering section has a full bore valve preceded by another fitting, e.g. an expander,
then the valve can be installed at the outlet of the second fitting from the primary device. The
required length between the valve and the second fitting according to 2) should be added to the
length between the primary device and the first fitting specified in Table 1 (Figure 3). It should be
noted that 6.2.8 b) shall also be satisfied (as it is in Figure 3).
b) In addition to the rule in a) any fitting, treating any two consecutive 90° bends as a single fitting, shall be
located at a distance from the Venturi tube at least as great as the distance given by the product of the
pipe diameter at the Venturi tube and the number of diameters required between that fitting and a Venturi
tube of the same diameter ratio in Table 1, regardless of the number of fittings between that fitting and the
Venturi tube. The distance between the Venturi tube and the fitting shall be measured along the pipe axis.
If for any upstream fitting the distance meets this requirement using the number of diameters in column B
but not that in column A then a 0,5 % additional uncertainty shall be added arithmetically to the discharge
coefficient uncertainty, but this additional uncertainty shall not be added more than once under the
provisions of a) and b).
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Key
1 expander, 0,67D to D over a length of 2,5D
2 full bore ball valve or gate valve fully open
3 venturi tube
Figure 3 — Layout including a full bore valve for β = 0,6
6.2.9 By way of example, two cases of the application of 6.2.8 a) and b) are considered. In each case the
second fitting from the Venturi tube is two bends in perpendicular planes and the Venturi tube has a diameter
ratio 0,75.
If the first fitting is a full bore ball valve fully open [see Figure 4 a)], the distance between the valve and the
Venturi tube shall be at least 5,5D (from Table 1) and that between the two bends in perpendicular planes and
the valve shall be at least 9D [from 6.2.8 a)]; the distance between the two bends in perpendicular planes and
the Venturi tube shall be at least 22D [from 6.2.8 b)]. If the valve has length 1D an additional total length of
6,5D is required which may be either upstream or downstream of the valve or partly upstream and partly
downstream of it. 6.2.8 a) 3) could also be used to move the valve to be adjacent to the two bends in
perpendicular planes provided that there is at least 22D from the two bends in perpendicular planes to the
Venturi tube [see Figure 4 b)].
If the first fitting is an expander from 0,67D to D over a length of 2,5D [see Figure 4 c)], the distance between
the expander and the Venturi tube shall be at least 7D (from Table 1) and that between the two bends in
perpendicular planes and the expander shall be at least 9 × 0,67D [from 6.2.8 a)]; the distance between the
two bends in perpendicular planes and the Venturi tube shall be at least 22D [from 6.2.8 b)]. So an additional
total length of 6,5D is required which may be either upstream or downstream of the expander or partly
upstream and partly downstream of it.
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a) x W 0, y W 0, x + y W 6,5
b)
c) x W 0, y W 0, x + y W 6,5
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Figure 4 — Examples of acceptable installations (see 6.2.9)
6.3 Flow conditioners
A flow conditioner can be used to reduce upstream straight lengths either through meeting the compliance test
given in 7.4.1 of ISO 5167-1:2003, in which case it can be used downstream of any upstream fitting, or
through meeting the requirements of 7.4.2 of ISO 5167-1:2003, which gives additional possibilities outside the
compliance test. In either case, the test work shall be carried out using a classical Venturi tube.
6.4 Additional specific installation requirements for classical Venturi tubes
6.4.1 Circularity and cylindricality of the pipe
6.4.1.1 Over an upstream length of at least 2D measured from the upstream end of the entrance cylinder
of the Venturi tube, the pipe shall be cylindrical. This pipe is said to be cylindrical when no diameter in any
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6.4.1.2 The mean diameter of the pipe where it joins the classical Venturi tube shall be within 1 % of the
classical Venturi tube entrance cylinder diameter D, as defined in 5.2.2.
6.4.1.3 The diameter of the pipe immediately downstream of the Venturi tube need not be measured
accurately but it shall be checked that the downstream pipe diameter is not less than 90 % of the diameter at
the end of the Venturi tube divergent section. This means that, in most cases, pipes having the same nominal
bore as that of the Venturi tube can be used.
6.4.2 Roughness of the upstream pipe
The upstream pipe shall have a relative roughness of Ra/D u 3,2 × 10−4 on a length at least equal to 2D
measured from the upstream end of the entrance cylinder of the Venturi tube.
6.4.3 Alignment of the classical Venturi tube
The offset or distance between the centrelines of the upstream pipe and of the Venturi tube, as measured in
the connecting plane of the upstream pipe and entrance cylinder A (see 5.2), shall be less than 0,005D. The
angular alignment uncertainty of the Venturi tube centreline with respect to the upstream pipe centreline shall
be less than 1°. Finally the sum of the offset and half the diameter deviation (see 6.4.1.2) shall be less than
0,007 5D. Therefore mating flanges would require the bores to be matched and the flanges aligned on
installation. Dowels or self-centring gaskets could be used.
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Annex A
(informative)
Table of expansibility [expansion] factor
Table A.1 — Venturi tubes — Expansibility [expansion] factor, ε

Diameter ratio Expansibility [expansion] factor, ε, for p2/p1 equal to
β β4 1,00 0,98 0,96 0,94 0,92 0,90 0,85 0,80 0,75
for κ = 1,2
0,300 0 0,008 1 1,000 0 0,987 3 0,974 5 0,961 6 0,948 6 0,935 4 0,902 1 0,867 8 0,832 7
0,562 3 0,100 0 1,000 0 0,985 6 0,971 2 0,956 8 0,942 3 0,927 8 0,891 3 0,854 3 0,816 9
0,668 7 0,200 0 1,000 0 0,983 4 0,966 9 0,950 4 0,934 1 0,917 8 0,877 3 0,837 1 0,797 0
0,740 1 0,300 0 1,000 0 0,980 5 0,961 3 0,942 4 0,923 8 0,905 3 0,860 2 0,816 3 0,773 3
0,750 0 0,316 4 1,000 0 0,980 0 0,960 3 0,940 9 0,921 8 0,903 0 0,857 1 0,812 5 0,769 0
for κ = 1,3
0,300 0 0,008 1 1,000 0 0,988 3 0,976 4 0,964 5 0,952 4 0,940 2 0,909 2 0,877 3 0,844 5
0,562 3 0,100 0 1,000 0 0,986 7 0,973 4 0,960 0 0,946 6 0,933 1 0,899 0 0,864 5 0,829 4
0,668 7 0,200 0 1,000 0 0,984 6 0,969 3 0,954 1 0,938 9 0,923 7 0,885 9 0,848 1 0,810 2
0,740 1 0,300 0 1,000 0 0,982 0 0,964 2 0,946 6 0,929 2 0,912 0 0,869 7 0,828 3 0,787 5
0,750 0 0,316 4 1,000 0 0,981 5 0,963 2 0,945 2 0,927 4 0,909 8 0,866 7 0,824 6 0,783 3
for κ = 1,4
0,300 0 0,008 1 1,000 0 0,989 1 0,978 1 0,967 0 0,955 7 0,944 4 0,915 4 0,885 5 0,854 6
0,562 3 0,100 0 1,000 0 0,987 7 0,975 3 0,962 8 0,950 3 0,937 7 0,905 8 0,873 3 0,840 2
0,668 7 0,200 0 1,000 0 0,985 7 0,971 5 0,957 3 0,943 0 0,928 8 0,893 3 0,857 7 0,821 9
0,740 1 0,300 0 1,000 0 0,983 2 0,966 7 0,950 3 0,934 0 0,917 8 0,878 0 0,838 8 0,800 0
0,750 0 0,316 4 1,000 0 0,982 8 0,965 8 0,948 9 0,932 3 0,915 8 0,875 2 0,835 3 0,796 0
for κ = 1,66
0,300 0 0,008 1 1,000 0 0,990 8 0,981 5 0,972 1 0,962 5 0,952 9 0,928 1 0,902 4 0,875 8
0,562 3 0,100 0 1,000 0 0,989 6 0,979 1 0,968 5 0,957 8 0,947 1 0,919 7 0,891 7 0,862 9
0,668 7 0,200 0 1,000 0 0,987 9 0,975 9 0,963 7 0,951 6 0,939 4 0,908 8 0,877 8 0,846 4
0,740 1 0,300 0 1,000 0 0,985 8 0,971 8 0,957 7 0,943 8 0,929 9 0,895 3 0,860 9 0,826 5
0,750 0 0,316 4 1,000 0 0,985 4 0,971 0 0,956 6 0,942 3 0,928 1 0,892 8 0,857 7 0,822 8
NOTE This Table is given for convenience. The values given are not intended for precise interpolation. Extrapolation is not
permitted.

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Annex B
(informative)
Classical Venturi tubes used outside the scope of ISO 5167- 4
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B.1 General
As indicated in 5.5.1 the effects of ReD, Ra/D and β on C are not yet known well enough to allow
standardization outside the limits specified in ISO 5167-4.
The aim of this Annex is to summarize the data that can be used from all the results available; the values or
the direction of variation of discharge coefficients and the uncertainties are given in terms of the various
parameters [β , ReD and Ra/D] in order to allow an assessment of the flowrate. These various effects are dealt
with separately although some results show that they are not independent.
In particular, the number of tests available on this subject is small and these tests were mostly carried out on
Venturi tubes whose geometry was not strictly in accordance with ISO 5167-4. As a result the reliability not
only of the discharge coefficients but also of the uncertainties is relatively low.
B.2 Effect of the diameter ratio β
From an examination of the results available for Venturi tubes with diameter ratios of approximately
β W 0,75 5), it has been noted that the spread of measured discharge coefficients is wider than for smaller
diameter ratios. Hence an increase in the uncertainty on the discharge coefficient should be assumed.
In order to allow an assessment of the uncertainty on the flowrate, it is recommended to double the
uncertainty on C when β is greater than the maximum permissible value.
B.3 Influence of the Reynolds number ReD
B.3.1 General
The influence of the Reynolds number ReD varies according to the type of classical Venturi tube. It is shown
by a variation in the discharge coefficient and by an increase in the uncertainty.
B.3.2 Classical Venturi tube with an “as cast” convergent section
When ReD decreases below 2 × 105, the discharge coefficient C decreases and the uncertainty increases.
When ReD increases above 2 × 106, the discharge coefficient does not appear to change with Reynolds
number nor does the uncertainty.
For an approximate estimation of the flowrate, the values of the discharge coefficient C and the uncertainty
given as guidance in Table B.1 may be used.
5) Values given below are based on tests carried out on Venturi tubes of diameter ratio β up to 0,8.
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Table B.1 — Values of the discharge coefficient C and the uncertainty as a function of ReD
Uncertainty
ReD C %
4 × 104 0,957 2,5
6 × 104 0,966 2
1 × 105 0,976 1,5
1,5 × 105 0,982 1
B.3.3 Classical Venturi tube with a machined convergent section
When ReD decreases below 2 × 105, it is often found that there is a small increase in the discharge coefficient
C before there is a steady decrease with decreasing ReD. The uncertainty on C increases slowly at first then
rapidly increases.
In terms of throat Reynolds number Red, the position of the local maximum of the values of C corresponds to
values of Red lying between 2 × 105 and 4 × 105.
When ReD increases above 106, the pattern of C as a function of Reynolds number is not very predictable.
Sometimes there is a slight increase in C with Reynolds number; sometimes there is a substantial but gradual
increase; sometimes there is a substantial and sudden increase.
It is believed that there is sufficient evidence available to justify the statement that the discharge coefficient of
this type of Venturi tube is a function of Red (the Reynolds number based on the throat diameter) and not a
function of ReD. The results available show that better correlation is achieved in terms of Red than in terms of
ReD.
In order to allow an assessment of the flowrate the values of the discharge coefficient and the uncertainty,
given as guidance in Table B.2, may be used.
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Table B.2 — Values of the discharge coefficient C and the uncertainty as a function of Red
Uncertaintya
Red C %
5 × 104 0,970 3
1 × 105 0,977 2,5
2 × 105 0,992 2,5
3 × 105b 0,998 1,5
5 × 105 to 106 0,995 1
106 to 2 × 106 1,000 2
2 × 106 to 108 1,010 3

a For low Reynolds numbers, the spread of the experimental results is not a Gaussian
distribution, the mean deviation of results smaller than the mean value of C being greater than that
of greater values.
b If β W 0,67, there is a difference between the values of discharge coefficient and uncertainty for
Red = 3 × 105 recommended in this table and those in 5.5.3 and 5.7.2.

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B.3.4 Classical Venturi tube with a rough-welded sheet-iron convergent section
The influence of the Reynolds number is as described below.
When ReD decreases below 2 × 105 the discharge coefficient C decreases slightly while the uncertainty on C
increases.
Although there is relatively less information on this type of Venturi tube, the values of the discharge coefficient
and the uncertainty, given as guidance in Table B.3, may be used to obtain an estimate of the flowrate.
The discharge coefficient does not appear to change when ReD is greater than 2 × 106.
Above ReD = 2 × 106, it is advisable to take the uncertainty as equal to 2 %.
Uncertainty
ReD C %
4 × 104 0,96 3
6 × 104 0,97 2,5
1 × 105 0,98 2,5
B.3.5 Classical Venturi tube with a profile as defined for an “as cast” convergent section but
with the entrance cylinder and convergent section machined
This Venturi tube has the same profile as defined in 5.2.8 with the exception that the entrance cylinder A and
the convergent section B are machined so that they have a relative roughness Ra less than both 5 × 10−5D
and 15 µm. The pipe upstream of the entrance cylinder has the same roughness as the entrance cylinder over
a length of at least 2D upstream of the entrance cylinder.
When ReD increases above 3,2 × 106, the discharge coefficient does not appear to change with Reynolds
number nor does the uncertainty.
In order to allow an assessment of the flowrate the values of the discharge coefficient and the uncertainty,
given as guidance in Table B.4, may be used.
Uncertainty
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ReD C %
104 0,963 2,5
6 × 104 0,978 2
105 0,980 1,5
1,5 × 105 0,987 1
2 × 105 to 5 × 105 0,992 1
5 × 105 to 3,2 × 106 0,995 1
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B.4 Effects of the relative roughness Ra/D
B.4.1 Roughness of the classical Venturi tube
It can be said that an increase in the convergent section roughness reduces the discharge coefficient C.
Classical Venturi tubes with a machined convergent section seem to be more sensitive to this effect than
classical Venturi tubes with an “as cast” or rough-welded sheet-iron convergent section.
The pressure loss of the Venturi tube is also increased by an increase in the roughness.
B.4.2 Roughness of the upstream pipe
An increase in the roughness of the upstream pipe produces an increase in the discharge coefficient C of the
classical Venturi tube. It appears that this effect becomes all the more marked as β increases.
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Annex C
(informative)
Pressure loss in a classical Venturi tube
C.1 General
All values mentioned in this annex are given for guidance only (see 5.9.2).
C.2 Mean value of the pressure loss and influence of the relative roughness
For a classical Venturi tube with a total angle of the divergent section equal to 7° and a pipe Reynolds number
ReD greater than 106, the relative pressure loss ξ = (∆p" − ∆p')/∆p generally lies in the hatched area shown on
Figure C.1 a). The values of ξ close to the upper threshold of this area are for the upper values of the relative
roughness Ra/D and, therefore, for a given manufacturing design, are for the classical Venturi tube whose
diameters are smallest.
C.3 Influence of the Reynolds number

For a given Venturi tube, the value of ξ decreases when ReD increases and it seems to reach a limiting value
above about ReD = 106. Figure C.1 b) gives an approximation of how the ratio of ξ to its limiting values varies.
C.4 Influence of the angle of the divergent section

The relative pressure loss increases with the angle of the divergent section. Figure C.1 c) shows, everything
else being equal, the ratio of the values of ξ for two Venturi tubes having angles of the divergent section ϕ
equal to 15° and 7°.
C.5 Influence of the truncation

No precise indication is at present available on the pressure loss of a truncated Venturi tube. It is considered,
however, that the length of the divergent section can be reduced by about 35 % without a significant increase
in the pressure loss.
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Figure C.1 — Values of the pressure loss across a classical Venturi tube
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INTERNATIONAL ISO

Measurement of fluid flow by means of

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 Part 1: General principles and requirements

 Part 2: Orifice plates

 Part 3: Nozzles and Venturi nozzles

 Part 4: Venturi tubes

ISO 5167 is divided into the following four parts.

d) This part of ISO 5167 specifies classical Venturi tubes4).

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Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential

c) rough welded sheet-iron.

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3 Terms and definitions

4 Principles of the method of measurement and computation

The mass flowrate can be determined by the following formula:

Similarly, the value of the volume flowrate can be calculated since

5 Classical Venturi tubes

5.1 Field of application

5.1.2 Classical Venturi tube with an “as cast” convergent section

5.1.3 Classical Venturi tube with a machined convergent section

5.1.4 Classical Venturi tube with a rough-welded sheet-iron convergent section

5.2 General shape

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Figure 1 — Geometric profile of the classical Venturi tube

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 0,25D + 250 mm (see 5.2.2).

The radius of curvature R1 shall be equal to 1,375D ± 0,275D.

The radius of curvature R2 shall be equal to 3,625d ± 0,125d.

The minimum length of the entrance cylinder A shall be equal to D.

The minimum length of the entrance cylinder A shall be equal to D.

that resulting from welding.

5.3 Material and manufacture

5.4 Pressure tappings

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 0,5D + 0,25D for 100 mm < D < 150 mm, and

5.5 Discharge coefficient, C

5.5.1 Limits of use

2 × 105 u ReD u 2 × 106

Under these conditions the value of the discharge coefficient C is

2 × 105 u ReD u 1 × 106

Under these conditions the value of the discharge coefficient C is

2 × 105 u ReD u 2 × 106

Under these conditions the value of the discharge coefficient C is

5.6 Expansibility [expansion] factor, ε

The expansibility [expansion] factor, ε, is calculated by means of Equation (2):

However, the formula is applicable only if p2/p1 W 0,75.

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5.7 Uncertainty of the discharge coefficient C

5.7.1 Classical Venturi tube with an “as cast” convergent section

5.7.2 Classical Venturi tube with a machined convergent section

The relative uncertainty of the discharge coefficient as given in 5.5.3 is equal to 1 %.

5.7.3 Classical Venturi tube with a rough-welded sheet-iron convergent section

5.8 Uncertainty of the expansibility [expansion] factor ε

The relative uncertainty of ε is equal to

5.9 Pressure loss

5.9.1 Definition of the pressure loss (see Figure 2)