Applied Fluid Mechanics - C series

C
SERIES
Computer Controlled Wind Tunnel – C30

Computer Controlled Wind Tunnel enables the user to carry out COMPUTER CONTROLLED FRAME MOUNTED SUB SONIC WIND TUNNEL WITH
advanced studies in the Aerodynamics fields including boundary 310mmX310mmX660mm WORKING SECTION CAPABLE OF 40M/S WIND SPEED
layer experiments, flow visualisation, pressure distribution, study of
turbulence and offering the possibility of developing self-designed
aerodynamic profiles to be tested.
The wind tunnel comprises outstanding features such as computer
control, remote operation, datalogging and diagrams plotting in real time.
The system also benefits from clear visualisation of every model under
test due to the architecture of the working section in a transparent
material and the compact design of all components.

u Flow velocity up to 40m/s can be achieved

u Working section 310mm x 310mm x 660mm

C-SMOKE - Probe Smoke Generator over models

Experimental content
Investigation of the development of the boundary layer on a flat plate by measurement of the total head distribution*
u Flow visualisation studies around an aerofoil u Measurement of drag for a selection of models of different shapes
u Measurement of pressure distribution around an aerofoil at various but common equatorial diameter
angles of attack u Demonstration of flutter of an aerofoil
u Measurement of pressure distribution around a cylinder u Calibration of the wind tunnel velocity indicator using a Pitot static tube
u Measurement of lift and drag on an aerofoil with leading edge slot and inclined or electronic manometer
and trailing edge flap u Investigation of the wake behind a cylinder or aerofoil using a wake
u Velocity and pressure distribution measurements using a Pitot static survey rake
tube and yaw probe u Demonstration of the boundary layer phenomena
*additional accessory required dependant on experiment

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Description

The C30-10 is a frame mounted wind tunnel, with transparent working

section and a variable-speed fan for wind speed control. The operating
range is nominally 0-40 m/s.
The tunnel is designed with an inlet flow straightener and contraction
ratio to give laminar air flow through the working section.
Supplied with a transparent working section of 660mm (L) x 310mm (W) x
310mm (D) and a variable-speed fan for wind speed control.
Air is drawn in through the working section by a variable speed fan
located at the discharge end of the tunnel.
The working section is 310 mm square and constructed from clear acrylic
to give good visibility of the models in operation. The overall length of
the working section is 660mm. Appropriate model / instrumentation
mounting points are included in the side wall and roof of the working
section.
The entire base of the working section is also removable to allow the
insertion of large or complex models such as the C30-24 Bernoulli Variable speed fan, computer controlled upto 40m/s
Apparatus, C30-25 Boundary Layer Plate or alternative models
constructed by the user.
The available range of accessories is designed so that all the standard
demonstrations of flow around bodies can be performed, including
a visual indication of flow path as well as measurement of static and
dynamic pressures, lift and drag.
The tunnel incorporates an Armfield IFD7 interface, which provides
connection to a suitable PC. The supplied Armfield C30 software provides
sensor output logging and fan control as well as performing any required
calculations for each demonstration.

C-Smoke: Probe Smoke Generator

Instrumentation mounting points in the side wall

and roof, with further model access via the floor

The probe smoke generator allows for easy visualisation of the air flow

Aeroelastic flutter experiment (C30-34)

Software supplied as standard

armSOFT computer control and realtime datalogging

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 Instrumentation Applied Fluid Mechanics
C30-11: Manometer Bank

A bank of 13 transparent tubes positioned vertically to measure small

pressure differences (0 – 320 mm H2O) using water as the working fluid
for safe operation and convenience in use.
The C30-11 manometer incorporates a water reservoir with a screw
operated displacer to allow rapid adjustment of the datum level in the
manometer. Any change in the level in one tube affects the level in all of
the other tubes because they are connected to the common reservoir.
The manometer incorporates quick release connectors on the side for
rapid connection to appropriate models and instruments.

C30-12: Electronic Manometer Bank

An electronic console incorporating 16 differential pressure sensors each

with a range of 0-178 mm H2O. The electrical supply for the manometer is
obtained from the outlet socket on the front of the IFD7.
A common tapping ensures that all of the differential pressure sensors are
referenced to atmospheric pressure. Quick release connectors (7 x single
and 1 x 10-way) allow for rapid connection to models and instruments.
The electronic manometer connects to the control PC using a second
USB port on the PC, and the readings are fully integrated with the wind
tunnel control software for ease of use.

C30-13: Lift and Drag Balance (requires C30-20 or C30-22)

A two-component balance which measures the lift and drag forces on

models mounted within the C30 wind tunnel. The balance mechanism
enables test models to be mounted and held securely in position in the
working section of the wind tunnel.
The incorporated hex support arm transmits the forces on the test
model directly to the integrated load cells. The lift and drag balance
can be manually adjusted through pitch angles of +/-45°.

C30-14: Pitot Static Tube (requires C30-11 or C30-12)

A miniature Pitot Static Tube mounted in a support plug that can be located
in the roof of the working section at three alternative positions, i.e. the start of
the working section and upstream and downstream of the model mounting
position. The support plug incorporates an ‘O’ ring to retain the Pitot Tube
where it is positioned and allows the tube to traverse over the full height of
the working section to measure the velocity profile inside the working
section of the tunnel.
The overall diameter of the Pitot Static Tube is 4 mm to give a stiff assembly
without unduly disturbing the airflow downstream and the ‘L’ shaped
arrangement, with the tip pointing into the flow, gives minimal disturbance
at the point of measurement.
The two flexible tubes from the Pitot Static Tube incorporate a quick release
connector that allows it to be connected to one of the optional manometers.
The Pitot Static tube is of Prandtl design and may be used with a negligible
correction up to angles of yaw of at least 5 degrees.

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C30-15: Wake Survey Rake (requires C30-11 or C30-12)

The rake consists of 10 stainless steel tubes positioned vertically in a

row and pointing towards the airflow. The rake is mounted downstream
of the model being used via the small access hatch in the side wall of
the working section. The tubes are mounted at a fixed pitch of 11mm
and are connected via flexible tubing to a multi-way quick release
connector to suit the C30-11 or C30-12 manometers.
The rake is designed so that when mounted as described, the centre
of the rake is aligned with the centre point or zero-angle centreline of
models mounted through the large hatch. It will therefore cross the
wake downstream of the model, allowing the pressure changes across
the wake and therefore the changes in velocity to be measured.
When used with models such as the C30-21 Pressure Wing, readings
can be taken from the pressure tapping’s on the model and the Wake
Survey Rake without changing any settings by simply swapping the
quick release connector on the appropriate manometer.

C30-16-Asoft: 3-Component Balance-armSOFT

A 3-component balance used to measure lift, drag and moment forces

on appropriate models. The models connect to the balance using a
simple fixing that ensures correct orientation of the model.
The system is designed to work with a series of Armfield models and
enables the user to manufacture and test their own 3D printed or
fabricated wings to test and evaluate for project work.
Integrated electronic sensors are used to measure the lift, drag and
moment forces.
The model being tested can also be rotated on the mounting and the
angle of rotation measured electronically. The readings from the lift, drag,
moment sensors and the rotation sensor are displayed on the control
software screen running on the PC, and are available for data-logging.

C30-17-Asoft: 3-Component Driven Balance (Requires C30-19)

A PC controlled Driven 3-component balance incorporates a closed

loop stepper drive for precise driven rotation angles particularly
beneficial for remote operation/ remote learning activities and
repetitious test and development.
*requires essential accessory C30-19

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 Drag Models Applied Fluid Mechanics
C30-20: Lift & Drag Aerofoil (requires C30-13)

A plain symmetrical aerofoil to NACA 0015 profile, incorporating a

mounting rod that allows it to be installed on the C30-13 Lift & Drag
Balance, thus allowing the lift and drag to be measured with the
aerofoil at different angles of attack.
The aerofoil has the same section as the C30-21 Pressure Wing to allow
direct comparison of lift characteristics with the pressure distribution.

C30-22 Drag Models (requires C30-13)

Eight different models are provided for use with the C30-13 Lift
and Drag Balance for investigations into the influence of shape on
the drag forces.
Five models are supplied with a common equatorial diameter of
50mm, thus all presenting the same cross section to the airflow:
Sphere - Hemisphere, convex to airflow - Hemisphere, concave to
airflow - Circular disk - Streamlined shape.
Additionally a dimpled golf ball and plain sphere demonstrate the
difference in drag force due to the dimples.

C30-35 Car Model (Requires C30-44)

1:20th 3D printed scale model of a saloon car. It is easily mounted to

the C30-44 Base Mount.
It can be used in conjunction with the C-SMOKE Probe Smoke
Generator to visualise airflow over the car.

C30-36 Airbus A320 Airplane Model (requires C30-43)

1:140th 3D printed scale model of an Airbus A320. It is easily mounted

to the C30-43 Manual Model Mount through the rear of the aircraft and
can be actuated ± 45°.
It can be used in conjunction with the C-SMOKE Probe Smoke
Generator to visualise airflow over the aircraft

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 Drag Models Applied Fluid Mechanics
C30-37 Airbus A380 Airplane Model (requires C30-43)

1:310th 3D printed scale model of an Airbus A380. It is easily mount-

ed to the C30-43 Manual Model Mount through the rear of the
aircraft and can be actuated ± 45°.
It can be used in conjunction with the C-SMOKE Probe Smoke
Generator to visualise airflow over the aircraft

C30-38 Boeing 737 Airplane Model (requires C30-43)

1:135th 3D printed scale model of a Boeing 737. It is easily mounted to

the C30-43 Manual Model Mount through the rear of the aircraft and can
be actuated ± 45°. It can be used in conjunction with the C-SMOKE to
visualise airflow over the aircraft at different angles of attack.
It can be used in conjunction with the C-SMOKE Probe Smoke
Generator to visualise airflow over the aircraft

C30-39 Beech Bonanza A36 Airplane Model (requires C30-43)

1:40th 3D printed scale model of a Beechcraft Bonanza A36. It is easily

mounted to the C30-43 Manual Model Mount through the rear of the
aircraft and can be actuated ± 45°.
It can be used in conjunction with the C-SMOKE Probe Smoke
Generator to visualise airflow over the aircraft

C30-40 F-16 Airplane Model (requires C30-43)

1:45th 3D printed scale model of a General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon.

It is easily mounted to the C30-43 Manual Model Mount through the rear of
the aircraft and can be actuated ± 45°.
It can be used in conjunction with the C-SMOKE Probe Smoke
Generator to visualise airflow over the aircraft

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 Lift Models Applied Fluid Mechanics
C30-30-01 to 04: C30 Wing Model
(requires C30-13 or C30-16/17)

Gottingen 535 Wing model designed with a Gottingen 535 Air foil profile, as used
on a slingsby T21b glider. The high camber profile is designed into
an air foil to maximise its lift coefficient.
Wing model designed with a NACA 633-618 profile, as used on
the Schleicher Ka6b Glider. The profile is less cambered than the
NACA 633-618 Gottingen 535 allowing direct comparison.
Wing model designed with a NACA 64-212 profile, as used on the
MDM-1 Fox aerobatic glider. The profile is almost symmetrical and
cuts through the air evenly.
NACA 64-212
Wing model designed with a Fauvel F2 as used on the FV-36 Flying Wing.
The profile is a reflexed camber air foil where the camber line curves back
up near the trailing edge. Such an air foil is useful in certain situations
such as with tailless aircraft.
Fauvel F2

C30-30-6: Wing Model (requires C30-13 or C30-16/17)

Wing model designed with an asymmetric NACA 54118 profile.

C30-30-7: Wing Model (requires C30-13 or C30-16/17)

Wing model designed with a cambered NACA 4415 air foil profile, as
used on a Murphy JDM-8 ultralight aircraft.

C30-31 Aerofoil Model with Flap

(Requires C30-13 or C30-16/17)

The aerofoil is a NACA 2412 which has an symmetrical section with

adjustable flap of ± 90°. This adjustable flap allows students to inves-
tigate the effects of control surfaces such as flaps, ailerons, elevator
or rudder.
When used in conjunction with the C30-16/17 3-Component
Balance, students can study the effects of lift, drag and pitch
moment when adjusting this flap.
Adjustment of the flap is controlled manually through a hatch on
the opposite side of the wind tunnel.

C30-42 Winglets Kit (Requires C30-13 or C30-16/17)

NACA 0015 symmetric wing profile Wingtip devices (or winglets) are intended to improve the efficiency of
fixed-wing aircraft by reducing drag. Although there are several types of
wing tip devices which function differently, their intended effect is always
to reduce an aircraft’s drag by partial recovery of the tip vortex energy.
These winglets can also improve aircraft handling characteristics by
increasing the effective aspect ratio of a wing without greatly
increasing the wingspan.
The winglets kit comes with five different winglet profiles: plain, raked
winglet, car rear spoiler, wingtip fence and blended winglet. Each of these
can be secured in turn, to the NACA 0015 symmetric wing profile and
mounted to the C30-13 lift and drag or C30-16/17 three component balance.

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 Pressure Distribution Applied Fluid Mechanics
C30-18-01 Cylinder With Pressure Tapping For 3600 Drive
(requires C30-19)

Cylinder with single pressure tapping to interface with the driven

360-degree model unit enabling the study of pressure acting on a
cylinder at various velocities and angular positions.

C30-23 Pressure Cylinder (requires C30-20 or C30-22)

A plain cylinder, 30mm diameter, incorporating 10 equi-spaced pressure

tappings around half of the circumference that allow the pressure
distribution around the cylinder to be measured.
The cylinder is mounted in the horizontal plane through the side of the
working section and can be rotated through 180° to plot the pressure
distribution over the whole circumference.
The tapping points are all flush with the surface of the cylinder and
connected via flexible tubing to a multi-way quick release connector to
suit the C30-11 or C30-12 manometers.

C30-21 Pressure Wing NACA 0015 (requires C30-11 or C30-12)

A symmetrical NACA 0015 aerofoil incorporating 10 tapping points
distributed around the wing profile that allow the pressure distribution
to be measured from the leading edge to the trailing edge. The wing
is mounted in the horizontal plane through the side of the working
section, and the angle of attack is adjustable by rotating the circular hatch.
Although only instrumented on one side, the effective pressure distribution
on both surfaces can be obtained by inclining the aerofoil at positive and
negative angles of attack.
The tapping points are all flush with the surface of the aerofoil and
connected via flexible tubing to a multi-way quick release connector to suit
the C30-11 or C30-12 manometers.
The NACA 0015 is one of a standard series of aerofoils. The 00 indicates
that the two faces are symmetrical. The 15 indicates that the aerofoil has
a 15% thickness to chord (width) ratio, i.e. its thickness is 15% of its chord.
This ratio is fairly typical for low-speed aerofoils, and possible applications
include boat rudders as well as aircraft wings.
C30-32 Pressure Wing NACA 54118 Profile
(requires C30-11 or C30-12)

An asymmetric NACA 54118 and NACA 4415 aerofoil incorporating

16 tapping points distributed around the wing profile that allow the
pressure distribution to be measured from the leading edge to the
trailing edge.
The wing is mounted in the horizontal plane through the side of the
working section, and the angle of attack is adjustable by rotating the
circular hatch.
The tapping points are all flush with the surface of the aerofoil and
connected via flexible tubing to a multi-way quick release connector and
single quick release connectors to suit the C30-11 or C30-12 manometers.

C30-32 Pressure Wing NACA 4415 Profile

(requires C30-11 or C30-12)
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C30-24 Bernoulli Apparatus (requires C30-20 or C30-22)

A Venturi profile that is installed in the working section of the

tunnel via the removable floor. The Venturi incorporates 11 pressure
tappings in the floor, connected via flexible tubing to quick release
connectors to suit the C30-11 or C30-12 manometers.
The Venturi occupies the full height of the working section, and the
width varies from full width at the inlet and outlet to 209mm at the
throat. It is manufactured from clear acrylic for full visualisation.
By itself the C30-24 may be used to show the variation in static
pressure with change in cross-section, but when used in conjunction
with the Pitot Static Tube (C30-14) the Total Head and Static Head
can also be measured at three locations allowing the local velocity
to be measured and the Bernoulli equation to be fully demonstrated.

C30-25 Boundary Layer Plate (requires C30-20 or C30-22)

Note: Artificially roughened plate also included A flat plate is mounted vertically in the working section via a remova-
ble floor panel incorporating a horizontal slot. A special flattened pitot
tube mounted on a traversing micrometer allows the air velocity to be
measured at different distances from the surface of the plate. The plate
can be moved relative to the pitot tube to allow the velocity profile to be
measured at any position between the leading edge and the trailing edge
of the plate.
The special pitot tube (Total Head Tube) allows the average air velocity to
be determined over a relatively small change in height by comparing the
reading obtained with the static pressure reading in the working section.
A smooth plate and artificially roughened plate are included to show the
difference between the development of laminar and turbulent boundary
layers. The flexible tubing from the pitot tube incorporates a quick release
connector to suit the C30-11 or C30-12 manometers.

C30-26 Project Kit

The Project Kit provides a range of mountings suitable for models of the
students’ own design.
These mountings are made to fit the working section, so that students
may concentrate on the design of the model itself. The kit also includes
a selection of suitable flexible tubing for connecting tapping points to
sensors, and connectors for use with the optional manometers.

C30-34 Spring Mounted Wing Model

A symmetric aerofoil suspended on springs within a frame used to

demonstrate the principle of wing flutter. Wing flutter is a dynamic
instability of a flight vehicle associated with the interaction of
aerodynamic, elastic and inertial forces.
The suspension positions of the wing, spring rate and centre of
mass can be altered as well as the angle of attack +/-10°.

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C30-18 Driven 360 Degree Model Unit (requires C30-19)

A PC controlled driven 360-degree model interface with single

pressure tapping take off to allow test models to be fitted with
incorporated pressure tapping.
Suitable for use with C30-18-01 Cylinder With Pressure Tapping For
3600 Drive or for users to manufacture and test their own 3D printed
or fabricated samples to test and evaluate for project work.
Particularly beneficial for remote operation/ remote learning
activities and repetitious test and development.
*requires essential accessory C30-19

C30-43 Manual Model Mount

The Manual Model Mount is to be used in conjunction with the airplane

models to change the angle of attack of the aircraft whilst in operation.
The aircraft is secured onto the hex rod of the mount and rotates roughly
around the centre of the aircraft wing. The manual mount is capable of
actuating ±35° using the angle adjusment.

C30-44 Base Mount

A Base Mount used in conjunction with the C30-35 Car Model, also suita-
ble for project work.

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C30-11 Manometer Bank / C30-12 Electronic Manometer Bank C30-31 Aerofoil Model with Flap (Requires C30-13 or C30-16/17)
u To convert a head measurement using a manometer to an equivalent u Effect of Lift, Drag and Moment forces on a aircraft wing with
pressure reading change of flap angle
u To demonstrate the use of a static pressure reading to determine u To investigate the effects of control surfaces such as flaps, ailerons,
tunnel air velocity elevator, or rudder
C30-13 Lift and Drag Balance u Influence of a flap
u To measures the lift and drag forces (aerodynamic loads) C30-42 Winglets Kit (Requires C30-13 or C30-16/17)
C30-14 Pitot Static Tube u Wing Theory
u Static pressure, dynamic pressure and total pressure u Lift, Drag and Moment forces on a aircraft winglet at different
u To demonstrate the difference between Static pressure, Dynamic angles of attack
pressure and Total pressure and how Dynamic pressure can be used u Observation of eddies on winglets
to determine air velocity C30-23 Pressure Cylinder), C30-18-01 Cylinder with Pressure
u To show how velocity varies in the test section because of the Tapping for 3600 Drive
velocity profile u Flow around a cylinder
C30-15 Wake Survey Rake u To investigate the variation in Static Head resulting from a change in
u Comparison of drag for shapes of equal equatorial diameter cross-section area
u Visualisation of flow around different body shapes u The measurement of pressure distribution around a circular cylinder at
u Measurement of the wake profile behind different shapes different velocities (and Reynolds Number)
C30-16 /17-Asoft 3-Component Balance - armSOFT C30-21 Pressure Wing NACA 0015, C30-32 Pressure Wing
NACA 54118 Profile, C30-33 Pressure Wing NACA 4415 Profile
u To measure lift, drag and moment forces
u Flow and pressure distribution around a symmetrical aerofoil at
C30-20 Lift and Drag Aerofoil different angles of attack
u Lift and Drag forces on a symmetrical aerofoil at different angles of attack u To investigate the pressure distribution across the wake behind the wing
u To convert a head measurement using a manometer to an equivalent C30-24 Bernoulli Apparatus
pressure reading
u Effect of change in cross-section and application of Bernoulli equation
u To convert head and pressure readings to alternative engineering units
u To investigate the variation in Static Head resulting from a change
u To demonstrate the use of a static pressure reading to determine in cross-sectional area
tunnel air velocity
u To investigate the Bernoulli equation (if C30-14 Pitot Static Tube
C30-22 Drag Models is also available)
u Drag forces on bluff and streamlined bodies C30-25 Boundary Layer Plate (requires C30-20 or C30-22)
u Comparison of drag for shapes of equal equatorial diameter u Laminar and Turbulent Boundary Layer Development
u Visualisation of flow around different body shapes u To measure the depth of the boundary layer on smooth
u Measurement of the wake profile behind different shapes (requires C30-15) and rough flat plates
C30 Airplane Models, C30-35 Car Model C30-34 Spring Mounted Wing Model
u Visualise airflow over various aircraft at different angles of attack u Aeroelastic Flutter
u Visualise airflow over a car C-SMOKE Probe Smoke Generator
C30-30-01,02,03,04,06,07 Wing Models
u Lift, Drag and Moment forces on a aircraft wing at
different angles of attack
u To convert a head measurement using a
manometer to an equivalent pressure reading
u To convert head and pressure readings to
alternative engineering units
u To demonstrate the use of a static pressure
reading to determine tunnel air velocity
u C30-30-02 Wing Model Type 2 NACA 633-618
(Requires C30-13 or C30-16/17)

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 Technical specifications Software
u A stand-alone subsonic wind tunnel for conducting experiments in The wind tunnel incorporates a software package as standard
aerodynamics including the following features:
u The wind tunnel is mounted on a steel base on wheels for mobility u Diagram of the unit with all the sensors allocated across the diagram
u Graph plotting menu enabling data to be represented graphically in
u Clear Acrylic working section of 310mm by 310mm and 660mm long real times
u The unit operates as an open circuit system u “Insert Comment” feature for operation conditions change registration
u Inverter controlled AC suction fan to drag the air flow through the u Access to electronic version of the manual at all time
u Calibration screens to enable adjustment of individual sensor scaling
working section
u USB data interface, which can connect to a PC running Windows 7 or above
u Accurate speed control up to 40m/s u Multi-lingual interface
u The duct incorporates a honeycomb flow straightener to achieve u Remote control operation available
laminar flow
u The working section incorporates three tapping’s on its top section Requirements Scale
to incorporate pitot tubes. These are located at the start of the
working section, upstream and downstream of the model under PC USB
test location
u A honeycomb type flow straightener and a 9:4:1 contraction ratio
Electrical supply:
ensure laminar air flow through the working section.
u C30-10-C: 400V/3ph/50Hz
u An electronic pressure sensor mounted in a tapping through the u C30-10-D: 208-220V/3ph/60Hz/32A
side wall at the rear of the working section measures the static The user must have a PC with 2 x USB ports, running Windows 7 above
pressure inside the working section, allowing the instantaneous air
velocity to be calculated and displayed on the computer
Ordering codes
u The working section incorporates a simple technique for flow
visualisation around any of the optional models. C30-10-C: Computer Controlled Wind Tunnel
C30-10-D: Computer Controlled Wind Tunnel
u Optional models are mounted through a circular opening, 160mm
C30-11: Manometer Bank
diameter, in the front wall of the working section. These models are C30-12: Electronic Manometer Bank
permanently mounted on a hatch cover to seal the opening (flush C30-13: Lift and Drag Balance (requires C30-20 or C30-22)
with the inside wall of the working section to avoid disturbing the air C30-14: Pitot Static Tube (requires C30-11 or C30-12)
flow). The hatch cover is secured by quick release clamps on the side C30-15: Wake Survey Rake (requires C30-11 or C30-12)
wall of the working section allowing rapid change from one model C30-16-Asoft: 3-Component Balance - Armsoft
to another. Where necessary the hatches incorporate an angular scale C30-17-Asoft: 3-Component Driven Balance - Armsoft (requires C30-19)
allowing the model to be manually rotated to known angles. C30-18: Driven 360 Degree Model Unit (requires C30-19)
u A second, smaller hatch behind the model mounting position allows C30-18-01: Cylinder with Pressure Tapping for 360 deg drive (requires C30-19)
C30-19: Wind Tunnel Accessory PSU
the optional Wake Survey Rake to be installed downstream of the
C30-20: Lift & Drag Aerofoil (Requires C30-13 or C30-16/17)
various optional models. C30-21: Pressure Wing (requires C30-11 or C30-12)
Linear Speed 0-40m/s C30-22: Drag Models (Requires C30-13 or C30-16/17)
HOT COLD
Length: 660mm C30-23: Pressure Cylinder (requires C30-20 or C30-22)
Working Section Width: 310mm C30-24: Bernoulli Apparatus (requires C30-20 or C30-22)
C30-25: Boundary Layer Plate1Ph PC IFD
(requires 7 C30-20 or C30-22)
OT COLD Height: 310mm C30-26: Project Kit FM
USB 6X COLD

Axial Fan Power Approx. 4kW C30-30-01: Wing Model 1 Gottingen 535 (Requires C30-13 or C30-16/17)
oil
Fan Turning Speed 3000rpm C30-30-02: Wing Model 2 NACA 633-618
HEARING
PROTECTION (Requires C30-13 or C30-16/17)
DRAIN

C30-30-03: Wing Model 3 NACA 64-212 (Requires C30-13 or C30-16/17)

PC IFD Manometer: 0-250mm H20 EXTRACTOR
C30-30-04: Wing Model 4-Fauvel F2 (Requires C30-13 or C30-16/17)
Ph 7 Wind speed: 0-40m/s C30-30-06: Wing Model NACA 54118 Profile (Requires C30-13 or C30-16/17)
FM Angle of inclination: +/- 180° C30-30-07: Wing Model NACA 4415 Profile (Requires C30-13 or C30-16/17)
SB Measuring Ranges
COLD
6X C30-31: Aerofoil Model with Flap (Requires C30-13 or C30-16/17)
Lift force: +/- 10N
C30-32: Pressure Wing NACA 54118 Profile (requires C30-11 or C30-12)
Drag force: +/- 10N C30-33: Pressure Wing NACA 4415 Profile (requires C30-11 or C30-12)
RING oil
ECTION DRAIN Pitching moment: +/- 3N C30-34: Spring Mounted Wing Model
C30-35: Car Model (Requires C30-44)
Overall dimensions C30-36: Airbus A320 Airplane Model (requires C30-43)
ACTOR
C30-37: Airbus A380 Airplane Model(requires C30-43)
Dimensions C30-38: Boeing 737 Airplane Model (requires C30-43)
Length 3.835m C30-39: Beech Bonanza A36 Airplane Model requires C30-43)
C30-40: F16 Airplane Model (requires C30-43)
Width 0.990m C30-42: Winglets Kit (Requires C30-13 or C30-16/17)
Height 1.860m C30-43: Manual Model Mount
Packed and crated shipping specifications (for 2 cases) C30-44: Base Mount
C-SMOKE: Probe Smoke Generator
Volume 7.9m3
Gross weight 655kg Armfield standard warranty applies with this product

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