A compact, practical open-circuit suction wind tunnel for studying aerodynamics.
The wind tunnel gives accurate results and is suitable for undergraduate study and research projects.
Air enters the tunnel through an aerodynamically designed eff user that accelerates the air linearly.
It then enters the working section and passes through a grill before moving through a diff user and then to a variable speed axial fan.
The frame includes lockable castors for convenient mobility.
A metal frame supports the wind tunnel.
The sides are removable.
The grill protects the fan from damage by loose objects.
The working section of the tunnel is a square section with a clear roof, sides and floor.
The air leaves the fan, passes through a silencer unit and then back out to atmosphere.
The floor and each side panel has a special position to support the optional wind tunnel models.
Supplied with the wind tunnel are a protractor and a model holder to support and accurately adjust the angle of any models fitted.
A Pitot-static tube and a traversing Pitot tube fit on the working section, upstream and downstream of any models. They connect to the manometers of the instrumentation unit to show pressure.
The control and instrumentation unit also includes manometers and electrical outlets to supply electrical power to other optional instruments.
