Measuring and testing – Wind tunnel: aerodynamic wing and propeller study
Patent
1994-01-25
1996-03-26
Chilcot, Richard
Measuring and testing
Wind tunnel: aerodynamic wing and propeller study
7317016, G01M 900
Patent
active
055011012
ABSTRACT:
A portable wind tunnel features a tubular test section which has a constant cross-sectional area. The smaller end of a diffuser, which resembles a funnel, is attached to one end of the test section. The other end of the diffuser has a larger cross-sectional area. A flow generator, such as a fan, creates an airflow through the test section. The flow generator has an air inlet and an air outlet. A flow straightener is situated upstream from the air inlet of the flow generator normal to the direction of the airflow. The smaller end of a constrictor, which also resembles a funnel, is attached to the other end of the test section. The other end of the constrictor has a larger cross-sectional area.
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Biegel Ronald
Chilcot Richard
Parker Sheldon H.
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