The Vortab Company manufactures patented tab-type flow conditioners that have been scientifically proven to produce a swirl-free, distortion-free highly repeatable velocity flow profile for use in flow meter and pump systems. Vortab eliminates the flow distortion effects of upstream elbows, pipe size changes, valves, dampeners and more to produce a consistent flow profile for flow meters and pumps. Most all flow meter technologies require significant upstream and downstream straight-run to meet and sustain their specified accuracy. Vortab meter run technology can reduce this to as little as 7 diameters upstream and 2 diameters downstream in most applications. To ensure pump performance and long-life, pump manufacturers also recommend significant pipe straight-run at the pump inlet. Vortab reduces that straight-run and eliminates the un-even flow that can cause premature wear and excessive pump maintenance.
Vortab’s designs are available in both straight-pipe runs and a unique 90° elbow for virtually any pipe, tube or duct size. Vortab has been proven superior to alternatives such as perforated plates and tube-bundles, and have been the recommended flow conditioner solution by leading industry experts.
