FLUID MECHANICS & HYDROLOGY

FM 670 Subsonic Wind Tunnel

Description
The wind tunnel is an 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. The tunnel is mounted on a steel table on wheels.
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
. Effects of instability of a flutter Wing
. 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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Net (unpacked) dimensions

Net weight

: ca. 1400 x 4400 x 1550 mm

: ca. 560 kg

500 mm
Single stage, aerofoil aluminium blade.
3.7 kW, 220/380 V, 3 Ph, 50 Hz
3.7kW inverter
7:1
300 mm x 300 mm x 600 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 10N/0.01N, Drag 10N/0.01N
- Angular scale (when angle encoder is used) 180 degrees
. Power supply
: 380V, 3Ph, 50 Hz or as required.

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Accessories and Models (Optional)
. FM 670.03
3-Component balance with indicators and model holder for measurement of lift, drag, and
pitching instead of 2-component balance
- Lift: 10N/0.01N
- Drag: 10N/0.01N
- Pitching: 1Nm/0.001N
- Angular scale: 180 degrees
. FM 670.09
Differential pressure sensor with indicator instead of inclined water manometer.
. FM 670.10
Anemometer
: 0-40 m/s.
. FM 670.11
Sphere
: Plastic, 80mm diameter.
. FM 670.12
Hemisphere
: Plastic, 80mm diameter, convex or concave.
. FM 670.13
Circular disc
: 80mm diameter.
. FM 670.14
Circular ring
: 80 and 40mm diameter.
. FM 670.15
Square plate
: 71 mm x 71 mm.
. FM 670.16
Vane
: 100mm long x 50mm wide.
. FM 670.17
Cylinder
: Plastic, 50mm diameter x 100mm long.
. FM 670.18
Streamlined shape
: Plastic, 50mm diameter x 200mm long.
. FM 670.19
Aerofoil, aluminium
: NACA0015 profile, 100mm chord x 100mm long
. FM 670.19L Aerofoil, long, aluminium
: NACA0015 profile, 100mm chord x 290mm long
. FM 670.25
Model air plane, plastic
: Approx 100mm wing span x 150mm long
. FM 670.26
Model Automobile, plastic
: Length approx. 100 mm
. FM 670.30
Aerofoil with slot and flap
: NACA0015 profile, 100mm chord x 100mm long
. FM 670.30L Aerofoil with slot and flap, long : NACA0015 profile, 100mm chord x 290mm long
. FM 670.31
Flutter wing, aluminium
: NACA0015 profile, 100mm chord x 200mm long
. FM 670.32
Pressure wing, aluminium
: NACA0015 profile, 100 mm chord x 290 mm long
- Number of taping points
: 13
. FM 670.33
Pressure cylinder, plastic
: 50mm diameter x 290mm long.
- Number of tapping points
: 13 equally spaced.
. FM 670.34
Boundary layer plate with probe.
- Layer plate
: 160mm wide x 300mm long.
- Capillary bore stainless steel probe, 1mm dia. mounted on an adjustable micrometer,
10x0.01mm
. FM 670.35
Pitot-static probe, stainless steel : 4mm diameter x 300mm long.
. FM 670.40
Multitube inclined water manometer:16 tubes x 500mm/1mm
. FM 670.44
Yaw probe, 3-tube type with clamp: Stainless steel tube, 1mm diameter
. FM 670.45
Wake survey rake
: 16 stainless steel tube, 1mm diameter
: Stainless steel rake, 25mm diameter
. FM 670.111 Angle sensor with digital indicator for model angular position, to be used with the 2- or 3component balance
. FM 670.40D 16-point differential pressure sensor with sequential readings instead of FM 670.40 MulitTube Inclined Manometer (to be used with computer interface)
. FM 670.130
Smoke Generator set
: The set includes a smoke generator, 4 l smoke fluid,
smoke chamber, and a single stream smoke nozzle
. FM 670.50
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 670.16

FM 670.19

FM 670.18 FM 670.13

FM 670.11

FM 670.17

2- component
balance with indicators

FM 670.15

FM 670.30

FM 670.14

FM 670.12

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FM 670.03

FM 670.31

FM 670.34

FM 670.45

FM 670.32

FM 670.40

FM 670.44

FM 670.33

FM 670.40D

M F 670.130

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