Subsonic Wind Tunnels
Experiment
BERNOULLI'S EQUATION
An experimental module for use with the AF10 Air Flow Bench to provide experiments that investigate and support Bernoulli's equation.
DRAG FORCE
An experimental module for use with the AF10 Air Flow Bench to provide experiments that measure and compare the effects of drag force on objects mounted in an airstream that have the same projected frontal area but different shape. Facilities to compare drag force measurement methods are included.
ROUND TURBULENT JET
An experimental module for use with the AF10 Air Flow Bench for the analysis of an emerging jet-stream and its break-up as it moves away from the outlet. Also allows velocity distribution and momentum flux to be evaluated.
CYLINDER MODEL
A cylinder model with a single pressure tapping point for use with the AF1300 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
NACA 0012 AEROFOIL MODEL WITH TAPPINGS
A 150 mm chord 300 mm span NACA0012 aerofoil with pressure tappings for use with the AF1300 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
NACA 2412 AEROFOIL MODEL WITH FLAP
A 150 mm chord NACA2412 unsymmetrical section aerofoil with 300 mm span and adjustable flap for use with the AF1300 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
SET OF 2 NACA 0012 AEROFOIL MODELS
A set of two aerofoils both of NACA0012 profile and 150 mm chord for use with the AF1300 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
FLAT PLATE DRAG MODEL
A 100 mm diameter flat plate for use with the AF1300 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
BOUNDARY LAYER MODEL
A flat boundary layer model to illustrate the phenomena of boundary layer development and separation. For use with the AF1300 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
AIRCRAFT MODEL LOW WING
A model aircraft with low wing configuration for use in TecQuipment's AF1300 Wind Tunnel.
AIRCRAFT MODEL HIGH WING
A model aircraft with high wing configuration for use in TecQuipment's AF1300 Wind Tunnel.
THREE DIMENSIONAL DRAG MODELS
Five drag investigation models for use with the TecQuipment AF1300 wind tunnel - a streamlined shape, a sphere, hemisphere, "dimpled" sphere, and a flat plate. All the models have a 50mm frontal area for easy comparison
S1210 AEROFOIL MODEL
An S1210 profile aerofoil of 150 mm chord for use with the AF1300 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
WINGLETS AND END PLATES
Five drag investigation models for use with the TecQuipment AF1300 wind tunnel - a streamlined shape, a sphere, hemisphere, "dimpled" sphere, and a flat plate. All the models have a 50mm frontal area for easy comparison
Flutter Wing
AF1300R - Experiment
An aerofoil suspended on springs within a frame, used to demonstrate wing flutter. The suspension positions of the wing can be altered, as can the angle of attack.
BOUNDARY LAYER
An optional experiment module for use with the AF10 Air Flow Bench. For students to study boundary layers on rough and smooth flat plates. Includes a pitot to measure velocity profiles. Also allows experiments with pressure gradients.
CYLINDER MODEL
A cylinder model with a single pressure tapping point for use with the AF1450 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
NACA 0012 AEROFOIL MODEL WITH TAPPINGS
A 150 mm chord 300 mm span NACA0012 aerofoil with pressure tappings for use with the AF1450 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
NACA 2412 AEROFOIL MODEL WITH FLAP
A 150 mm chord NACA2412 unsymmetrical section aerofoil with 300 mm span and adjustable flap for use with the AF1450 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
SET OF 2 NACA 0012 AEROFOILS
A set of two aerofoils both of NACA0012 profile and 150 mm chord for use with the AF1450 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
FLAT PLATE DRAG MODEL
A 100 mm diameter flat plate for use with the AF1450 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
FLAT PLATE BOUNDARY LAYER MODEL
A flat boundary layer model to illustrate the phenomena of boundary layer development and separation. For use with the AF1450 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
AIRCRAFT MODEL LOW WING
A model aircraft with low wing configuration for use in TecQuipment's AF1450 Wind Tunnel.
AIRCRAFT MODEL HIGH WING
A model aircraft with high wing configuration for use in TecQuipment's AF1450 Wind Tunnel.
THREE DIMENSIONAL DRAG MODELS
Five drag investigation models for use with the TecQuipment AF1450 wind tunnel - a streamlined shape, a sphere, hemisphere, "dimpled" sphere, and a flat plate. All the models have a 50mm frontal area for easy comparison.
Set of two vehicle drag models
A generic model van and car to allow students to compare the different coefficient of drag for each vehicle. If using the optional smoke generator (AFA11) the flow of air around the vehicles can be observed.
S1210 AEROFOIL MODEL
An S1210 profile aerofoil of 150 mm chord for use with the AF1450 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
FLOW ROUND A BEND
An experimental module for use with the AF10 Air Flow Bench to investigate the radial pressure distribution around a bend and the pressure distribution along the curved inner and outer walls of the bend.
COANDĂ EFFECT AND JET FLOW
An experimental module for use with the AF10 Air Flow Bench to investigate the effect of a jet attaching to an adjacent wall examining the Coandă effect evaluation of attachment and separation and demonstration of a fluidic switch/flip-flop (fluidics).
Cylinder Model with Pressure Tapping
A cylinder model that spans the full width of the working section of the AF1600S Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
NACA0012 Aerofoil with Tappings
A 150 mm chord NACA0012 aerofoil with 595 mm span and 20 static pressure tappings.
NACA2412 Aerofoil with Variable Flap
A 150mm chord NACA2412 aerofoil with 590 span featuring a variable flap that adjusts +/- 90 degrees for use with the AF1600 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
Flat Plate Bundary Layer Model Roughened and Smooth
A pair of boundary layer models with a mounting plate, also a pitot and a static probe for investigating boundary layer. One plate is roughened, the other smooth to allow comparisons on boundary layer growth.
Aircraft Model - Low Wing
A low wing model aircraft with NACA2415 profile wings for use with TecQuipment's Large Subsonic Wind Tunnel (AF1600S)
Aircraft Model - High Wing
The high wing model aircraft with NACA profile wings for use with the Large Subsonic Wind Tunnel (AF1600) is good for experiments with lift, drag and pitching moment of fixed wing aircraft.
Three-Dimensional Drag Models
A set of different shape models for use with the Large Subsonic Wind Tunnel (AF1600S) each with identical frontal area to allow students to compare the different coefficient of drag for each shape. Includes a dummy stem for tests to cancel out the drag due to each model’s support arm.
SET OF TWO VEHICLE DRAG MODELS
A generic model van and car to allow students to compare the different coefficient of drag for each vehicle.
FLOW VISUALISATION
An experimental module for use with the AF10 Air Flow Bench to provide facilities for flow visualisation experiments.
AEROFOIL WITH TAPPINGS
An experimental module for use with the AF10 Air Flow Bench to provide the facilities for investigating the pressure distribution around an aerofoil.
Ancillary
MULTI-TUBE MANOMETER
A 14-tube multi-range water manometer for use with the AF10 Airflow Bench.
THREE COMPONENT BALANCE
A three-component balance designed for use with the AF1300 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
BASIC LIFT AND DRAG BALANCE
A two-component balance to measure the lift and drag forces on models mounted in an AF1300 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
THREE COMPONENT BALANCE
A three-component balance designed for use with the AF1600 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
MULTI-TUBE MANOMETER
A tilting 36-tube manometer for use with the AF1300, AF1450 and AF1600 Subsonic Wind Tunnels, other TecQuipment products, or as a general purpose instrument.
SMOKE GENERATOR
This smoke generator and probe are an optional ancillary to TecQuipment's AF1125, AF1450 and AF1600. It allows the observation of airflow in subsonic wind tunnels and other airflow situations.
BALANCE ANGLE FEEDBACK
Measures angular positions of models mounted on TecQuipment’s Three- Component Balance (AF1300T, AF1450T or AF1600T) with the Versatile Data Acquisition System (VDAS®).
DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE UNIT
Digital differential pressure measurement and display unit for use with TecQuipment’s Subsonic Wind Tunnel (AF1300).
32 WAY PRESSURE DISPLAY UNIT
The 32-Way Pressure Display Unit displays up to 32 different pressures from models Pitot-static tubes and other measuring instruments fitted to a wind tunnel.
PITOT STATIC TRAVERSE (DIGITAL)
A traversing Pitot-static tube with electronic position measurement for use with TecQuipment’s Subsonic Wind Tunnels (AF1300, AF1450, AF1600).