Flow limiter

A flow limiter or flow restrictor is a device to restrict the flow of a fluid, in general a gas or a liquid.[1] Some designs use single stage or multi stage orifice plates to handle high and low flow rates.

Uses

• As a safety valve to provide limited flow after closing in the event of a broken hose.
• Reduce pressure in a system
• Reduce flow of fluid (velocity) through a system. e.g. to reduce water usage in a shower.

See also

• Flow control valve
• Mass flow controller
• Needle valve

References

1. Supercritical fluid chromatographic detection by use of a parallel flow restrictor