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Effects of Nozzle Wear on Air Consumption
| Nozzle No. |
Orifice Size
|
Air Flow
in CFM
|
Increase in Air Consumption
|
| No. 4 |
1/4" (6.5mm) |
81 cfm |
|
| No. 5 |
5/16" (8.0mm) |
137 cfm |
69% more than No.4 |
| No. 6 |
3/8" (9.5mm) |
196 cfm |
43% more than No.5 |
| No. 7 |
7/16" (11.0mm) |
254 cfm |
29% more than No.6 |
| No. 8 |
1/2" (12.5mm) |
338 cfm |
33% more than No.7 |
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