Flow
Conditioning
Honeycomb and screen pack
straighten the inlet flow
Contraction reduces spanwise
velocity and accelerates the flow to the test section |
Test
Section
Where experiments are performed
Made of 3/4" Plexiglass
Removable top, bottom, and ports |
Transition
Transitions from square to round
Slows the flow to the motor
Smooth transition to prevent
turbulence |
Drive
Section
48" Axial fan
50 Hp Motor
Acoustic Diffuser to reduce
operating noise to 85 dbB |