The main use of reducer in pipe lines is that they control the flow and pressure of the system to achieve designed operation, and connect the two different diameters of pipes to each other for achieved desired flow for the system. Connect big bore pipes and small bore pipes together.
Eccentric Reducer
An eccentric pipe reducer fitting is manufactured with the smaller outlet off center to the larger end, which allows it to align with only one side of the inlet.
The reducer must be installed straight side up so that it can prevent trapping air at the pump suction. The eccentric pipe reducers allow simple connection of different sized pipes. Eccentric reducers reduce the pipe to the side, it should be in suction or horizontally used only to get optimum advantages. Eccentric reducer, reduction of the pipe size is achieved by decreasing the diameter of the fitting at a constant rate over a specified length, maintaining one side of the fitting horizontally.
Advantages of eccentric reducers, and Uses of eccentric reducers:
Keeping big pipes and small pipes together.
Reducing noise and vibration at the same time.
Requires less installation space.
Absorbs pipe wall and fluid borne noise.
Less turbulence or material entrapment.
Eccentric reducers are used with flat side up in pump suction to avoid cavitation.
