Flow stabilizer for flow bench

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2006-04-11

2006-04-11

Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

Wind tunnel: aerodynamic wing and propeller study

Reexamination Certificate

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07024929

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for airflow testing, especially for air testing of gas turbine components on an airflow test bench. Various embodiments of the present invention include the use of a flow-stabilizing member downstream of the component being tested. Since the flow through or over the component is subsonic, a flow-stabilizing member placed down stream of the component can have an effect on the flow conditions in or around the component being tested. In one embodiment, the flow-stabilizing member provides more consistent results during the testing of the component.

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