Butt Weld Pipe Eccentric Reducer

Buttweld Reducers are one of the many types of fittings that can be used to control the flow within a piping system. In a piping system, there are two major types of reducers: concentric reducers and eccentric reducers.

What is an Eccentric Reducer?

The eccentric reducer is a butt weld pipe fitting used to connect two pipes of different diameters whose centers are not on the same straight line. Since the centers are not coincident, the eccentric reducer has the function of changing the direction of the pipe, balancing the pipe deviation, and reducing stress concentration.

Unlike a concentric reducer, this offset design helps to maintain smooth fluid flow while reducing the risk of turbulence, particularly in systems that carry thick or viscous fluids.
Eccentric reducers are highly effective in oil refineries, chemical processing plants, and systems transporting sludge, where maintaining consistent flow without pressure drop is crucial.

Applications of Buttweld Eccentric Reducer

Eccentric reducers are preferred for horizontal pipelines.

Their ability to prevent air or gas pockets from forming is crucial in systems that transport dense or mixed fluids, such as oil, sludge, or water-gas mixtures.

Key applications include:

1. Sewage and Wastewater Systems: Employed to prevent the buildup of air pockets and facilitate smooth flow in sewage and wastewater pipelines.
2. Pumping Systems: Integrated into pump discharge lines to prevent air entrapment and ensure efficient operation.
3. Slurry Transport: Used in pipelines transporting abrasive slurries, where air pockets can cause blockages or pump cavitation.
4. Chemical Processing: Utilized in chemical plants for applications requiring controlled fluid flow and avoidance of air pockets.

Material & Grades for Buttweld Eccentric Reducer

Buttweld Eccentric Reducer Specification

Rayoung can produce non-standard reducers according to the requirements of users, and reducers are suitable for special purposes.