STEM Racing
Wind Tunnel
Everything you need to test your car designs and to teach aerodynamic principles.
Designed for benchtop use
Aerodynamic testing
An essential part of the design, test and make process.
Matrix Technology Solutions Ltd has designed a compact open circuit sub-sonic wind tunnel designed for benchtop use, complete with smoke machine. The Wind Tunnel is designed for teaching aerodynamic principles and exploration of fluid flow...perfect for STEM Racing applications.
FEATURES
Suitable for college to undergraduate teaching.
The Wind Tunnel features a computer-controlled fan, data acquisition and multiple experimental setups, controlled by a touch screen interface.
The wind tunnel has a 125mm sq. transparent test section and over 35m/s wind speed. Created with an optimal sized testing section to house STEM Racing car models, the wind tunnel enables student teams to gather real-time aerodynamic data to inform their car designs.
FEATURES
Uniform flow and clear visibility.
The wind tunnel has a honeycomb structure built into the contraction nozzle (ratio 9.2:1) which ensures uniform flow through the test section.
The clear test section allows for visibility and clear understanding of the experimental behaviour. The air exits through a variable speed-controlled fan, with a finger guard over the back.
Features
Built-in data acquisition.
Users have direct output of pressure readings from pitot static tube and pressure tappings. It also allows for real time lift and drag force components to be logged.
Different drag shapes are provided along with multiple NACA profile aero foils. Simple thread attachment allows students to design their own test pieces for analysis.
A smoke generator which is provided, can be used to create streamline smoke trails over the test objects for visualization of flow patterns.
Features
Summary of features
- Official STEM Racing wind tunnel
- STEM Racing car testing attachment
- Smoke machine and smoke fluid.
- Real-time data acquisition capabilities
- 14+ interchangeable experimental attachments in a storage solution
- Supported by a wide range of curriculum modules
- Adaptable to various teaching environments
- Compatible with 3D printed specimens for aerodynamic testing
- LED light and smoke visualisation for airflow analysis
- Integrated touchscreen interface for intuitive control
- Lightweight and portable for flexible use
- Low-power, energy-efficient operation
Technical information
Equipment as Standard
- Wind Tunnel workstation.
- U Tube and inclined manometer.
- Drag test pieces (6).
- Aerofoils (3).
- 4 Pin male cable for Wind Tunnel.
- 5 Pin male cable for Wind Tunnel.
- Pitot static tube experiment.
- Pressure tapped cylinder.
- 2 Force control box.
- Tubing, 4mm clear, 300mm length.
- Pressure tapped aerofoil.
- Smoke machine with 250ml smoke fluid.
- Deep tray with foam insert for accessories.
- Tray lid for accessories.
Optional Extras
- Custom built flight case - L185cm, W 48cm, H 69cm. (As standard the Wind Tunnel is delivered in a wooden crate, and on a pallet, suitable for initial shipping - L185cm, W 80cm, H80cm).
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