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EquipmentWind tunnel (open loop)

Phil Gadsby
University of Canterbury
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Road
CHRISTCHURCH
8041
New Zealand

Description

Open circuit, acoustically treated dual working section low speed wind tunnel. Features a 1.22m^2 x 12m closed working section designed for atmospheric boundary layer studies and a 0.76m^2 x 2.4m low noise working section at the exit. Max velocity: 18 or 38 m/s (boundary layer or low noise) section. Turbulence intensity (exit jet centerline): <1.3% 2D flow uniformity (exit jet): -2.3 to +1.4%

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Contacts

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

DEPARTMENT

  • Mechanical Engineering

BUILDING

  • Mechanical Engineering Wing

AVAILABILITY

  • Available for internal & external use

Location

Phil Gadsby
University of Canterbury
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Road
CHRISTCHURCH
8041
New Zealand