A wind tunnel is a test facility used in aerodynamics to study the effects of an air flow on a body, generally a model of reduced size compared to the real one.
A wind tunnel is made up of an aerodynamic circuit including a test stream. The air circuit can be opened or closed.
It is possible to carry out measurements such as visualizations of flow in a wind tunnel. Most often it is impossible to carry out these measurements in real conditions. A wind tunnel also designates a free fall simulator. In this case the air flow is directed upwards.
There are several hundred wind tunnels worldwide, most of which are in the USA. However, Westenberg Engineering in Germany offers an extensive range of modern wind tunnels.
Wind Tunnel Type 818020-F is one of the company’s masterpieces in which the diameter of the jet outlet is 180 mm and the length of working section is 190mm.
If you think you are going to need Westenberg’s Wind Tunnel Type 818020-F, you may find the technical data in the following list:
Technical specifications of Wind Tunnel Type 818020-F:
- Contraction ratio: 4
- Motor output: 500 W
- Flow speed: 1 m/s to 20 m/s
- Fan connection: 240 V / 50 Hz
- Turbulence ratio by 5 m/s: < 1 %
- Dimensions (Width x Height x Length): 480 x 680 x 1550 mm