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What is opening ratio?

1. PERFORATED PLATE. 60° ZIG ZAG

60°

d
OPEN AREA RATIO % 0.91 X
p
2 X 100
1. opening ratio
of perforated
Here is, d : PORE DIAMETER mm plate
p : PITCH mm

2. MESH PLAIN WEAVE

O P

25.4 O 2 X 100
P‐W
P OPEN AREA RATIO % 2 X 100
n P P

Here is, P : PITCH mm


n : MESH NUMBER mm 2. opening ratio
W : WIRE DIAMETER mm of mesh
O : OPENING mm

1) Section of pipe area


2) Open Area = Screen Area X opening ratio of perforated plate x opening ratio of mesh

◈ Open Ratio
2) Open Area ÷ Section of pipe area

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