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Open circuit, downstream fan type subsonic wind tunnel, PC supported with
software package and a set of accessories for various tests
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WT.3000
Subsonic Wind Tunnel
WT.3000
is an open circuit, downstream fan type subsonic wind tunnel for educational
purposes. It is a floor standing unit with its own support structure made of
anodised aluminum and mounted on castors for easy movement.
Acrylic
glass working section is fitted with a retracting mechanism for easy access and
model/ accessory interchange. Air flow is generated with a 2.20 kW motor and
axial fan producing a low noise level. The 7 blade fan impeller is a hydrofoil-design aluminum cast to ensure
maximum aerodynamic efficiency and minimum turbulence. Fan speed is adjustable
by means of an inverter. Air flow speed is infinitely adjustable in 0 - 30 m/s
range. Polycarbonate honeycomb flow straightener with L:D = 10:1 is mounted in the
air intake. Intake contraction ratio is 1:10. The contraction and diffusion sections have a high quality internal
finish. Accessories for all laboratory demonstrations are PC supported with STIROLAB-WT.3000
software package.
Available
accessories
Item No.
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Item name
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Item No.
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Item name
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WT.3000.10
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Drag
model Sphere 80 mm diameter
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WT.3000.19
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Flutter wing NACA 0015, 100 mm x 200 mm wide
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WT.3000.11
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Drag
model Hemisphere 80 mm diameter
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WT.3000.20
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Aerofoil with slot and flap, NACA 0015 100 mm x 100
mm
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WT.3000.12
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Drag
model Circular disk 80 mm diameter
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WT.3000.21
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Pressure wing, NACA 0015 profile, 100 mm x 100 mm
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WT.3000.13
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Drag model Circular
ring 80/60 mm external/internal diameter
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WT.3000.22
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Pressure cylinder 50 mm
diameter x 75 mm long
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WT.3000.14
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Drag
model Square plate 71 mm x 71 mm
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WT.3000.23
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Boundary layer plate with probe
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WT.3000.15
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Model Vane 100 mm x 50
mm
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WT.3000.24
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Pitot
static probe
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WT.3000.16
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Model Cylinder 50 mm
diameter x 75 mm long
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WT.3000.25
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Prandtl probe
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WT.3000.17
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Streamlined shape 50 mm
diameter x 250 mm long
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WT.3000.26
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Multitube inclined
manometer, 16 tubes x 500 mm long
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WT.3000.18
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Aerofoil NACA 0015, 100
mm x 100 mm
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WT.3000.27
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Lift and drag balance,
STIROLAB-WT.3000 software
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Experimental capabilities:
- Estimation of
drag coefficients of various bodies, e.g. sphere, hemisphere, disc, streamlined
shape etc.
- Estimation of
drag and lift coefficients of an
aerofoil
- Pressure
distribution around an aerofoil or cylinder
- Effects of
instability of a flutter wing
- Investigation
of the development of the boundary layer on a flat plate by measuring the
total head distribution
- Flow
visualization studies around an aerofoil
- Measurement of
pressure distribution around an aerofoil at various angles of attack
- Measurement of
lift and drag on an aerofoil with leading edge slot and trailing edge flap
- Velocity and
pressure distribution measurement using Pitot static tube and yaw probe
- Measurement of
drag for a selection of models of different shapes but common equatorial
diameter
- Demonstration of
flutter of an aerofoil
- Calibration of
the wind tunnel velocity indicator using a Pitot static tube and inclined
manometer
- Investigation of
the wake behind an aerofoil or cylinder using a wake survey rake
Main Wind Tunnel parts:
No.
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Description
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1.
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lift - drag force balance
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2.
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air intake
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3.
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confuser
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4.
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work space with test specimen
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5.
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diffuser
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6.
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fan
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7.
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protection wire net
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8.
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frequency inverter box with main switch
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9.
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wind speed measurement unit
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Technical
specifications - WT.3000
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Working
section (LxWxH)
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450
x 300 x 300 mm
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Air
velocity
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0
- 30 m/s;
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Fan
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480 mm
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Motor
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2.2 kW,
380 V 3 Ph 50 Hz
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Inverter
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5 kVA
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Intake
contraction ratio
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1:10
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Contraction
area ratio
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7:1
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Dimensions
(LxWxH)
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3100
x 900 x 1700 mm
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Weight
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270 kg
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Software
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STIROLAB-WT.3000
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Power
supply
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230
V / 50 Hz
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| Subsonic wind tunnel can be adapted to specific customer needs and requirements or lab space limitations.
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