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VDAS AF1450S - Package

SUBSONIC WIND TUNNEL 450mm

An open circuit suction subsonic wind tunnel with a working section of 450 mm by 450 mm and 1000 mm long. Package includes the Aerofoil with Tappings, a Three-Component Balance, two Differential Pressure Transducers, a 32-Way Pressure Display Unit and data acquisition (VDAS-F).

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Description

SUBSONIC WIND TUNNEL 450mm

A compact, practical open-circuit suction wind tunnel for studying aerodynamics. The wind tunnel saves time and money compared with full-scale wind tunnels or airborne laboratories.

The wind tunnel provides accurate results and is suitable for undergraduate study and research projects.

Air enters the tunnel through an aerodynamically designed effuser (cone) that accelerates the air linearly. It then enters the working section and passes through a grill before moving through a diffuser and then to a variable-speed axial fan. The grill protects the fan from damage by loose objects. The air leaves the fan, passes through a silencer unit and then back out to atmosphere.

A separate control and instrumentation unit controls the speed of the axial fan (and the air velocity in the working section).

A metal frame supports the wind tunnel. The frame includes lockable castors for convenient mobility.

Included with the wind tunnel:

  • Three-Component Balance (AF1450T)
  • Balance Angle Feedback Unit (AFA4)
  • NACA 0012 Aerofoil with Tappings (AF1450B)
  • Dual Differential Pressure Display (DP6)
  • 32-Way Pressure Display Unit (AFA6)
  • Pitot Static Traverse x 2 (AF1450X)
  • Protractor
  • Model Holder
  • Versatile Data Acquisition System (VDAS-F) - frame mounted

Learning outcomes

A wide variety of subsonic aerodynamics experiments (some need ancillaries), including:

  • Flow past bluff and streamlined bodies with pressure and velocity observations in the wake
  • Investigations into boundary layer development
  • Influence of aspect ratio on aerofoil performance
  • Performance of an aerofoil with flap, infl uence of flap angle on lift, drag and stall
  • Pressure distribution around a cylinder under sub- and super-critical fl ow conditions
  • Study of characteristics of models involving basic measurement of lift and drag forces
  • Study of the characteristics of three-dimensional aerofoils involving measurements of lift, drag and pitching moment
  • Study of the pressure distribution around an aerofoil model to derive the lift, and comparison with direct measurements of lift
  • Drag force on a bluff body normal to an air flow
  • Flow visualisation
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Available Experiments
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CYLINDER MODEL

AF1450A - Experiment

A cylinder model with a single pressure tapping point for use with the AF1450 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.

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NACA 0012 AEROFOIL MODEL WITH TAPPINGS

AF1450B - Experiment

A 150 mm chord 300 mm span NACA0012 aerofoil with pressure tappings for use with the AF1450 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.

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NACA 2412 AEROFOIL MODEL WITH FLAP

AF1450C - Experiment

A 150 mm chord NACA2412 unsymmetrical section aerofoil with 300 mm span and adjustable flap for use with the AF1450 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.

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SET OF 2 NACA 0012 AEROFOILS

AF1450D - Experiment

A set of two aerofoils both of NACA0012 profile and 150 mm chord for use with the AF1450 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.

Flat Plate Drag Af1300E 0413

FLAT PLATE DRAG MODEL

AF1450E - Experiment

A 100 mm diameter flat plate for use with the AF1450 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.

Boundary Layer Flat Plate Af1450F 0804

FLAT PLATE BOUNDARY LAYER MODEL

AF1450F - Experiment

A flat boundary layer model to illustrate the phenomena of boundary layer development and separation. For use with the AF1450 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.

AF1300 1450 1600g Low Wing

AIRCRAFT MODEL LOW WING

AF1450G - Experiment

A model aircraft with low wing configuration for use in TecQuipment's AF1450 Wind Tunnel.

AF1300 1450 1600h High Wing

AIRCRAFT MODEL HIGH WING

AF1450H - Experiment

A model aircraft with high wing configuration for use in TecQuipment's AF1450 Wind Tunnel.

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THREE DIMENSIONAL DRAG MODELS

AF1450J - Experiment

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.

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Set of two vehicle drag models

AF1450K - Experiment

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 Af1450L 0616

S1210 AEROFOIL MODEL

AF1450L - Experiment

An S1210 profile aerofoil of 150 mm chord for use with the AF1450 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.

Recommended Ancillaries
Muilti Tube Manometer Af1300 R 0814

MULTI-TUBE MANOMETER

AFA1 - Ancillary

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 AF1250y

SMOKE GENERATOR

AFA11 - Ancillary

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.

Alternatives
Af1125 0919

BENCH-TOP WIND TUNNEL

AF1125 - Package

Open-circuit, bench top subsonic wind tunnel for a wide range of investigations into aerodynamics. Included with the Wind Tunnel are 3 sets of different models and the Basic Lift and Drag Balance.

Af1300S 0618

SUBSONIC WIND TUNNEL 300mm

VDAS AF1300S - Package

An open circuit suction subsonic wind tunnel with a working section of 300 mm by 300 mm and 600 mm long.

Af1300 0618

SUBSONIC WIND TUNNEL 300mm

VDAS AF1300 - Base Unit

An open circuit suction subsonic wind tunnel with a working section of 300 mm by 300 mm and 600 mm long.

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SUBSONIC WIND TUNNEL 600mm

VDAS AF1600S - Package

An open circuit suction subsonic wind tunnel with a working section of 600 mm by 600 mm and 1250 mm long. Package includes a Three-Component Balance, Dual Axis Pressure Traverse and associated instrumentation such as a 32-Way Pressure Display Unit and Versatile Data Acquisition System (VDAS-F).

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