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EquipmentWind tunnel (closed loop)

University of Canterbury
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Road
CHRISTCHURCH
8041
New Zealand

Description

Closed loop, low speed wind tunnel with excellent flow conditioning and flow uniformity across the test section. Ideal for low-speed, incompressible flow aerodynamic assessments. Maximum velocity: 50 m/s (180 km/hr) Test section area: 1.22 x 0.92 m Test section length: 2.5 m Turbulence intensity: <0.7 % 2D flow uniformity (across test section area): <4 % Force balance: JR3 30E15A4 (6 DOF), max 400 N DAQ: National Instruments Software control: Labview GUI, closed loop feedback control

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Contacts

  • Phil Gadsby
    University of Canterbury, University of Canterbury (Mechanical Engineering), CHRISTCHURCH, 8041, New Zealand
    0211637358
    phil.gadsby@canterbury.ac.nz
  • Mark Jermy

DEPARTMENT

  • Mechanical Engineering

BUILDING

  • Mechanical Engineering Wing

AVAILABILITY

  • Available for internal & external use

Location

University of Canterbury
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Road
CHRISTCHURCH
8041
New Zealand