Aerodynamics describes the behaviour of bodies during flow around or through bodies with a compressible fluid. The knowledge of experiments in aerodynamics has a significant influence on the development of means of transport (vehicles, ships, aircraft) and in architecture (skyscrapers, towers and bridges). Aerodynamic trainer along with its accessories are used typically for the experiments in the field of flow around, incident flow and flow through models, as well as further experiments in the field of steady incompressible flow.
The trainer includes a radial fan, which can be used to generate flow velocities up to +40m/s. The speed is infinitely adjustable by using a variable frequency drive. A stabilisation tank with flow straightener ensures a consistent, low-turbulence and reproducible flow in the measuring section. A carefully shaped nozzle provides a largely homogeneous velocity distribution of the air flow. The accessory is attached using quick release fasteners and can be interchanged quickly and easily. Measuring points along the measuring section allow pressure and velocity measurements to be taken. The tube manometers are used to show the pressures clearly. The instructional material help out the fundamentals and provides a detailed guidance through the experiments.
Experiments
Together with appropriate accessories (Optional):
experiments from the field of flow around bodies
- Velocity measurement of flows with Pitot tube
- Boundary layer analysis on a flat plate with flow along the plate
- Drag of bodies
- Visualisation of streamlines
Together with appropriate accessories(Optional): experiments from the field of steady incompressible flow
- Velocity measurement of flows with Pitot tube and Pitotstatic tube Manometer
- Free jets
- Flow in a pipe elbow
- Proof of Bernoulli’s principle
- Air Flow in Pipe with sudden enlargement and contraction
Specification
- Aerodynamics experiments in the fields of flow around, incident flow and flow through models, as well as further experiments in the field of
steady incompressible flow. - Radial/Centrifugal fan infinitely variable via frequency converter.
- Digital Temperature Sensor with Display for measuring air temperature.
- Different accessory can attached to the main unit with quick release fasteners.
- 16 tube manometers for displaying pressures with Inclination angle control to measure precise reading in low drag forces.
- Vertical measuring section with flow straightener and nozzle
Accessories are available for the field of flow around bodies:
- Drag Forces (FM-1849-56-1)
- Boundary Layers (FM-1849-56-2)
- Coanda Effect (FM-1849-56-3)
- Visualisation of Streamlines (FM-1849-56-4)
Accessories for the field of steady incompressible flow:
- Bernoulli’s principle (FM-1849-56-5)
- Flow in a pipe elbow (FM-1849-56-6)
- Free Jets (FM-1849-56-7)
