FLUID MECHANICS & HYDROLOGY

FM 675 Educational Compact Subsonic Wind Tunnel

Description
The wind tunnel is a compact, open circuit downstream
fan type designed for the study of subsonic
aerodynamics. It is to be used with optional accessories
and models as per listed below.

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The air enters the tunnel via an entrance flare, A flow

straightener, wire mesh screens, and a high contraction
ratio section ensure uniform velocity across the
transparent test section. Downstream of the working
section is a low angle diffuser which terminates at the
tunnel fan. The diffuser and contraction sections have a
high quality internal finish to minimise the boundary
layer effects. The fan impeller blades have aerofoil
design cast aluminium to ensure maximum aerodynamic
efficiency and minimum turbulence. Fan speed is
adjustable by an inverter.
Four equally spaced static pressure taps are connected to
a manifold to minimize effects from a model. Air speed
is indicated by an inclined manometer and a calibration
graph. Models are mounted on two- component balance
support with indicators for measurement of drag and lift.
Model holder can be rotated to allow quick change on the
angle of incidence. This angle is indicated on an angular
scale.
Experimental Capabilities (with the appropriate accessories)
. Pressure and velocity measurement
. 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 a cylinder
. Investigation of boundary layer at a flat plate by measuring total head distribution
. Stream lines visualisation using a smoke generator
. Wake behind models
Technical Data
. Fan: - Diameter
- Impeller
. Motor
. Speed control
. Contraction area ratio
. Test Section
. Maximum air velocity
. Water Manometer
. Velocity measurement

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300 mm
Single stage, aerofoil blade.
1.1 kW
1.1kW inverter
9.5
150 mm x 150 mm x 450 mm long, transparent on 3 sides
Over 30 m/s
Twin type, 0-450mm/1mmm graduation, multiple slope 1:10, 1:5, 1:2
Multiple taps contraction section differential pressure with velocity
calibration graph (to be used with the inclined water manometer)
. Lift and drag measurement : 2-component balance with indicators & model holder to measure lift & drag
- Lift 5N/0.01N, Drag 5N/0.01N
- Angular scale (when angle encoder is used) 180 degrees
. Power supply
: 220V, 1Ph, 50 Hz or as required.
Net (unpacked) dimensions : ca. 550 x 2900 x 760 mm
Net weight
: ca. 130 kg
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Accessories and Models (Optional)
. FM 675.03

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FM 675.09
FM 675.10
FM 675.11
FM 675.12
FM 675.13
FM 675.14
FM 675.15
FM 675.16
FM 675.17
FM 675.18
FM 675.19
FM 675.19L
FM 675.30
FM 675.30L
FM 675.32

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. FM 675.33
. FM 675.34

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FM 675.35
FM 675.40
FM 675.44
FM 675.45

. FM 675.111
. FM 675.40D
. FM 675.130
. FM 675.50

3-Component balance with indicators and model holder for measurement of lift, drag, and
pitching instead of 2-component balance
- Lift: 5N/0.01N
- Drag: 5N/0.01N
- Pitching: 0.5Nm/0.001N
Differential pressure sensor with indicator instead of inclined water manometer.
Anemometer
: 0-40 m/s.
Sphere
: Plastic, 30mm diameter.
Hemisphere
: Plastic, 30mm diameter, convex or concave.
Circular disc
: 30mm diameter.
Circular ring
: 30 and 15mm diameter.
Square plate
: 30 mm x 15 mm.
Vane
: 60mm long x 30mm wide.
Cylinder
: Plastic, 30mm diameter x 60mm long.
Streamlined shape
: Plastic, 30mm diameter x 120mm long.
Aerofoil, aluminium
: NACA0015 profile, 60mm chord x 60mm long
Aerofoil, long, aluminium
: NACA0015 profile, 60mm chord x 140mm long
Aerofoil with slot and flap
: NACA0015 profile, 60mm chord x 60mm long
Aerofoil with slot and flap, long : NACA0015 profile, 60mm chord x 140mm long
Pressure wing, aluminium
: NACA0015 profile, 60 mm chord x 140 mm long
- Number of taping points
: 10
Pressure cylinder, plastic
: 32mm diameter x 140mm long.
- Number of tapping points
: 10 equally spaced.
Boundary layer plate with probe.
- Layer plate
: 75mm wide x 150mm long.
- Capillary bore stainless steel probe, 1mm dia. mounted on an adjustable micrometer,
10x0.01mm
Pitot-static probe, stainless steel : 4mm diameter x 150mm long.
Multitube inclined water manometer:16 tubes x 450mm/1mm
Yaw probe, 3-tube type with clamp: Stainless steel tube, 1mm diameter
Wake survey rake
: 16 stainless steel tube, 1mm diameter
: Stainless steel rake, 20mm diameter
Angle sensor with digital indicator for model angular position, to be used with the 2- or 3component balance
16-point differential pressure sensor with sequential readings instead of FM 675.40 MulitTube Inclined Manometer (to be used with computer interface)
Smoke Generator set
: The set includes a smoke generator, 4 l smoke fluid,
smoke chamber, and a single stream smoke nozzle
Computer Interface
: This package consists of an analog to digital converter,
software, and the required sensors (optional) for wind
velocity control.
Display of:
- Wind velocity, lift, drag, pitching moment, and
angle of attack.
- Coefficient of lift, drag, and pitching moment
- Pressure distribution

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Samples of Accessories of the wind tunnel
FM 675.16

FM 675.19

FM 675.18 FM 675.13

FM 675.11

FM 675.17

2- component
balance with indicators

FM 675.15

FM 675.30

FM 675.14

FM 675.12

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FM 675.03

FM 675.31

FM 675.34

FM 675.45

FM 675.32

FM 675.40

FM 675.44

FM 675.33

FM 675.40D

FM 675-130

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