Technical specifications
- A stand-alone subsonic wind tunnel for conducting experiments in aerodynamics
- The wind tunnel is mounted on a steel base on wheels for mobility
- Working section of 310mm by 310mm and 600mm long
- The unit operates as an open circuit system
- Inverter controlled AC suction fan to drag the air flow through the working section
- Accurate speed control up to 40 m/s
- The duct incorporates a honeycomb flow straightener to even the direction of flow
- The working section incorporates three tappings on its top section to incorporate pitot tubes. These are located at the start of the working section, upstream and downstream of the model under test location
- All the optional and self-built models are inserted through a circular hatch of 160mm diameter. Each of the accessories supplied are built into individual hatches which incorporate an angular scale, enabling the models to be manually rotated to known angles |
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Linear speed |
0-40m/s |
Working section |
Length: 600mm |
Width: 310mm |
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Height: 310mm |
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Axial fan power |
Approx. 4kW |
Fan turning speed |
3000rpm |
Measuring ranges |
Manometer: 0-250mm H20 |
Wind speed: 0-40m/s |
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Angle of inclination: +/- 180° |
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Lift force: +/- 10N |
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Drag force: +/- 10N |
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Pitching moment: +/- 3N |
Overall dimensions |
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Dimensions |
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Length |
3.785m |
Width |
0.990m |
Height |
1.930m |
Packed and crated shipping specifications (for 2 cases) |
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Volume |
7.95m3 |
Gross weight |
665kg |
Features
- Robust design, manufactured in high quality materials for long life of the product
- Connections to main base unit via flexible hoses and quick release fittings
- The unit is supplied on wheels for ease of movement; these can be removed and the unit bolted to the floor for permanent installation
- Unit supplied with a complete manual including the following sections: Safety, Installation, Equipment Diagrams and Specifications, Routine Maintenance, Operation and Guided Experiments