A reducing elbow is a type of fitting which is used to join two pieces of pipe of different sizes. The reducing elbow is so called because it looks like a reducing piece and elbow combined into one. In long radius elbow, centreline radius is 1.5 times the nominal size of the pipe or you can say 1.5 times the diameter of the pipe. When the two ends differ in size, the fitting is called a reducing elbow or reducer elbow. Normally long radius elbows are used in piping as pressure loss is less as compared to short radius elbow. It required more space than short radius elbow. An elbow is a pipe fitting installed between two lengths of pipe or tubing to allow a change of direction, usually a 180° or 90° angle, though 45° elbows are also made. The ends may be machined for butt welding (SW) or socketed welding(SW) etc. Types of reducing elbow: The reducing elbows are available in various types like: 90° reducing elbow 45° reducing e...