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CHAPTER NO: 1
INTRODUCTION
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1.1 Introduction
A wind tunnel is an equipment designed to generate air flows of various speed
and to visualize flow patterns on object under test. Wind tunnel is design to perform
various tests on and get the information about the performance of aerodynamically
shaped object. Wind tunnel is design for specific purpose with speed range. Wind tunnels
are typically used in aerodynamic research to analyze the behavior of flows and effect of
air resistance under varying conditions, both within channels and over solid surfaces. In
wind tunnel we use the controlled environment (i.e. speed and flow) to measure flow
pattern and forces on proposed models as they are being designed. Being able to collect
diagnostic information from models allows engineers to inexpensively tweak designs for
aerodynamic performance without building numerous fully-functional prototypes. In thecase of this project, the wind tunnel will serve as an educational and research tool to
analyze basic flow principles.
The students required to apply the theoretically developed engineering concepts to
overcome the practical problems, wind tunnel is useful for conceptualization of flow
pattern and determination of drag and lift .In this process we have an opportunity to test
the concepts by carefully designed experimental set up and various tests were carried out
by appropriate facilities. While the observing wind tunnel operation the students will becapable for understanding of practical situations and remedies over it. The best solution is
to ensure that the experimental facilities are adequate enough to test and verify basic
concepts in fluid dynamics so that the learning experience of the student leads to a good
foundation on which they build a successful engineering career.
A wind tunnel means concept of venturi for using this concept we designed the
only venturi on this we are concentrated.
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1.2 Definition of Problem:
It is difficult to understanding aerodynamics theoretically only. With only theoretical knowledge and principles it is difficult to understand actual
concepts, we require some equipment to visualized and understand the actual real
life problems.
There is no such equipments or facility available in institutes campus or innearby institute for practical demonstration of flow patterns over aerofoil shapes.
Establishing facilities like CFD softwares at the teaching institution is oftenexpensive as far as knowledge expertise and service is concerned.
Required to carry out flow visualization for demonstrations purpose and aworking knowledge of the basic flow patterns is the need of an hour for any
engineering student.
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CHAPTER NO: 2
LITERATURE REVIEW
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2.Literature Review:
Wind engineering is a field that has been evolving over centuries. The first step in
wind engineering was over 350 years ago when Torricelli invented the barometer to
measure air pressure (Cochran 4). There have been many changes over the years, but at
its core wind engineering is based on using measurements of actual wind flows to predict
the forces transferred to engineered structures and machines
At the end of 1901, the Wrights brother was frustrated by the flight test of their
1900 and 1901 gliders. The airfoils were flown frequently up to 300 feet in single glide.
In 1901 Wright brother built a wind tunnel to test their aero plane wings & Tuft
baal wind tunnel to suited classroom environment.
The Baals wind tunnel, designed by NASA Engineer Donald D. Baals, is a 4-foot
long open loop or suction wind tunnel.The Baals wind tunnel is used for this projectbecause it is simple, easy to build and operate, and is ideally suited to the classroom
environment.
Fig 1: Baals wind tunnel
A wind tunnel is a device used to producing a moving air stream for experimental
purposed. The Stevenson (1969) stated that the main purpose of wind tunnel is to provide
a uniform and turbulent free stream of air.
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Anderson (1989) stated that wind tunnel is ground based experimental facilities
designed to produce flows of air that simulate natural flows occurring outside the
laboratory.
Konstantin Tsiolkovsky also experimented with the study of fluid movement, in
1992. He developed prototypes of wind tunnels that he used to study and measure
aerodynamics concepts. His contributions helped lead to the understanding of
aerodynamics employed by race car drivers, pilots and engineers today.
In 1998, Mike Fitzgerald built a wind tunnel in small size to education purpose
Roberts (2001) describes hydrodynamics as the study of how fluids and gases
move around an object. He further states that the study of hydrodynamics is important in
that fluid movements help determine the shape and function of many vehicles.
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CHAPTER NO: 3
THEORY
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3.1 Definition of A Wind Tunnel:-
A wind tunnel is a specially designed and protected space into which air is drawn,
or blown, by mechanical means in order to achieve a specified speed and predetermined
flow pattern at a given instant. The flow so achieved can be observed from outside the
wind tunnel through transparent windows that enclose the test section and flow
characteristics are measurable using specialized instruments. An object, such as a model,
or some full-scale engineering structure, typically a vehicle, or part of it, can be
immersed into the established flow, thereby disturbing it.
The objectives of the immersion include being able to simulate, visualize, observe
or measure how the flow around the immersed object affects the immersed object.
3.2 Scope of study:
We designed wind tunnel on the basis of principle of venturi so we concentrated
on the venturi design as wind tunnel. We designed the part of venturi i.e. conversion,
diversion and throat. We considered throat as test section and did the calculations.
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3.3 Types of Wind Tunnel
The main types of wind tunnel are,
Low Speed Wind Tunnel & High Speed Wind Tunnel.
Low Speed Wind Tunnel
Open loop wind tunnel Close loop wind tunnel Subsonic wind tunnel (neglecting effect of compressibility ) Transonic(considering effect of compressibility ) Supersonic or hypersonic(consider effect of compressibility with nitrogen or
helium as working fluid)
Wind tunnel using water stream(in case of Boats and submarines) Icing tunnels (including refrigeration devices to cool air in tunnel and water spry
devices to provide liquid droplets in test section).
Both (open & close) designs have their own advantages and disadvantages. The
open system has a much lower capital investment, but requires larger more powerful fans.
The closed loop system requires a larger capital investment, but uses less powerful fans
because the loop maintains the net circuit pressure.
Subsonic or low-speed wind-tunnels are the most common type and the wind
tunnel described in this paper is of this type. Transonic wind-tunnels are common in the
aircraft industry since most commercial aircraft operate in this regime. Supersonic wind-
tunnels can be used to investigate the behavior of jet engines and military aircraft.
Hypersonic wind-tunnels find their applications in rockets and space vehicles.
A further way to categorize low-speed tunnels is by dividing them into open
circuit or closed circuit wind-tunnels. In open circuit wind-tunnels there is no use forcorners and long diffusers but the power needed to drive the wind-tunnel is high because
of the loss of energy in the out- flowing air. Closed circuit wind-tunnels reticulate the air
and thus normally need less power to achieve a given flow speed.
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3.4 Main Parts of Wind Tunnel:
The main components of the proposed wind tunnel in order from intake to outlet
are the axial fan, contraction,Honey comb section, test section and Diverging part. All
these details are shown in layout with dimensions for this project in Figure 9.
Fan:
There are many different fans that can be used in the wind tunnel to achieve the
required dimensional similarity. Electric axial fans were selected for their low cost and
efficiency in producing high wind velocities.
The cost of the added flow conditioning for the axial fan is much less than the cost
of blowers, which produce a more uniform velocity distribution. Axial fan speeds can be
adjusted by using the dimmer.
The axial fans selected are electric driven. These electric fans have the advantage
less fluctuations, lower operating costs, and have shown to be more reliable in practice.
The fan is used to create the flow. At the back side of fan smoke is generated, this
smoke is sucked by air and pass through convergent, Test and divergent sections of wind
tunnel. We can adjust the speed of air flow by dimmer.
Specification
Diameter: 420mm
Motor hp: hp
Speed: 0 to 2800 rpm
Converging part:
This is 1st
part of wind tunnel, in this the pressure drop takes place and velocity of
air increases. This air passed through the honeycomb section to get stream lines of air. Inthis we get turbulent flow so we use honey comb section after this, velocity of air
increases in this part.
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Honey comb section:
It is very essential for the testing purpose. It create different flow pattern. This
used to create laminar stream lines to pass over the model. Due to honey comb we can
see flow visualization on the model because of the clear stream lines.
Test section:
Test section is to visualize the air flow, effect of air on the model, angle of attack,
eddies formation on the model. By this we can observe the flow over the model. This is
made up of glass for transparency purpose.
The test section size was limited to minimize the fan size required the larger the
test section the larger and more powerful the fans required to create the same mean wind
speed. For the final design turntables will be used in the test section to change the
directionality of the prevailing wind on the test models.
Diverging part:
After passing flow over the model, air speed is decreased again in the diverging
part.
The wind tunnel diffuser section is used to reduce the wind speed velocity while
minimizing losses using a diffuser before the settling chamber decreases the speed of the
air flow for screens and flow strengtheners, thus minimizing the power losses because the
power losses through the wind tunnel are related to the speed of the fluid cubed.
For this wind tunnel design an equivalent conical expansion angle of six degrees
was chosen along with an area ratio of 2:1.
The most wind tunnel designs the most efficient expansion angle is five degrees.
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3.5 Theory
3.5.1 Venturi:-
The first test object created was a venturi. A venturi is defined as a short tube with
a constricted throat that is used to determine fluid pressures and velocities by
measurement of the differential pressures generated at the throat, as fluid traverses the
tube. The venturi was chosen as the first test object because it could be used to verify that
accurate data could be obtained from the tunnel. If the readings obtained from the tunnel
closely matched theoretical calculations, verification, that the wind tunnel and
instrumentation were functioning properly, would be obtained.
3.5.2 Laminar Flow
In laminar flow the motion of the particles of air is very orderly with all particles
moving in straight lines parallel to the flow direction.
Fig 2: Laminar Flow
Laminar flow (or streamline flow) occurs when air flows in parallel layers, with
no disruption between the layers. At low velocities the air tends to flow without lateral
mixing, and adjacent layers slide past one another like playing cards. There are no cross
currents perpendicular to the direction of flow, nor eddies or swirls of air. In laminar flow
the motion of the particles of air is very orderly with all particles moving in straight lines
parallel to the flow direction. In fluid dynamics, laminar flow is a flow regime
characterized by high momentum diffusion and low momentum convection.
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When a air is flowing through a closed channel such as a pipe or between two flat
plates, either of two types of flow may occur depending on the velocity of the fluid:
laminar flow or turbulent flow. Laminar flow tends to occur at lower velocities, below the
onset of turbulent flow. Turbulent flow is a less orderly flow regime that is characterized
by eddies or small packets of air fluid particles which result in lateral mixing. In
nonscientific terms laminar flow is "smooth", while turbulent flow is "rough".
3.5.3 Turbulent flow
In turbulent flow vortices, eddies and wakes make the flow unpredictable.
Turbulent flow happens in general at high flow rates.
Turbulent is Opposite of laminar, where considerable mixing occurs,
velocities are high.
Fig 3: Turbulent Flow
Turbulent flow (also called turbulence) is airflow resulting from the breakup of
laminar flow, resulting in tumbling, swirling or violently agitated motion. In a wind
tunnel using the vapor tracks, turbulence shows up when the smoke swirls or dissipates.
Turbulent flow is created when the direction of laminar air flow is changed too
drastically, and/or flows past an edge or corner of an object.
This includes low momentum diffusion, high momentum convection and rapid
variation of pressure and velocity in space and time.
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3.5.4 Force Balance:-
Besides lift, drag and pitching moment, the airplane is subject to rolling moment,
yawing moment and side force. The wind tunnel force balance is machine that separates
these forces and moments and accurately presents the small differences in large forces.
Drag:-
Drag is a force that is parallel to the motion of an object and directly opposes its
motion. In other words, drag is a force that pushed back against an object in motion.
Drag is affected by:
Shape Surface finish Body protrusions Projected frontal area Speed.
Anytime an object moves through the air, drag is generated. T he more air that is
turned and the more that the air is turned (read that again slowly) the more drag is
generated. This is because the size and shape of the object affects drag.
Figure 4:Four Forces Acting on the Plane
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Drag is the aerodynamic force that opposes an airfoil's motion through the air. It
is a mechanical force that is by the interaction and contact of a solid body with a fluid
(liquid or gas). It is not generated by a force field, in the sense of a gravitational field or
an electromagnetic field, where one object can affect another object without being in
Physical contact. For drag to be generated, the solid body must be in contact with the
fluid. If there is no fluid, there is no drag.
Drag is generated by the difference in velocity between the solid object and the
fluid. There must be motion between the object and the fluid. If there is no motion, there
is no drag. It makes no difference whether the object moves through a static fluid or
whether the fluid moves past a static solid object. Drag acts in a direction that opposes
the motion. (Lift acts perpendicular to the motion).
LIFT
An airplane in flight is the center of a continuous tug of war between four forces:
lift, gravity force or weight, thrust, and drag. Lift and Drag are considered aerodynamic
forces because they exist due to the movement of the airfoil through the air. The weight
pulls down on the body opposing the lift created by air flowing over the airfoil. During
first thrust must overcome drag and lift must overcome the weight before the airfoil can
become airborne. In level flight at constant speed, thrust exactly equals drag and lift
exactly equals the weight or gravity force. For landings thrust must be reduced below the
level of drag and lift below the level of the gravity force or weight.
Lift is produced by a lower pressure created on the upper surface of an airfoil's
wing compared to the pressure on the wing's lower surface, causing the wing to be
"lifted" upward. The special shape of the airplane wing (airfoil) is designed so that air
flowing over it will have to travel a greater distance faster, resulting in a lower pressure
area (see illustration) thus lifting the wing upward.
Lift is a force that acts 90 to the direction of travel of an object. Usually we think
of lift when we think of an airplane. T he plane travels forward (horizontally), and lift
acts 90 to that motion of travel UP!
Lift can only exist where there is laminar flow present.
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Angle of Attack:-
Fig 5: Angle of Attack
The angle of attack is the angle at which the wing is permanently inclined to the
airplanes longitudinal axis. Choosing the right angle of incidence can improve flight of
plane, enhance take-off and landing characteristics and reduce drag in level flight.
The angle of incidence that is usually chosen is the angle of attack at which the
Lift-drag ratio is optimum as shown in fig 9. In most modern airplanes, there is a small
positive angle of incidence so that the wing has a slight angle of attack when the airplane
is in level cruising flight.
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3.5.5 Air through wings
The wing is stationary in the middle of the wind tunnel; air flows past it from right
to left. A little ways upstream of the wing (near the left edge of the figure) I have
arranged a smoke injectors. The smoke is carried past the wing by the airflow, making
visible streamlines.
Figure 6: Air Flow through the Wing
For one thing, we notice that the air just ahead of the wing is moving not just left
to right but also upward; this is called upwash. Similarly, the air just aft of the wing is
moving not just left to right but also downward; this is called downwash. Downwash
behind the wing is relatively easy to understand; the whole purpose of the wing is to
impart some downward motion to the air.
The upwash in front of the wing is a bit more, air is a fluid which means it can
exert pressure on itself as well as other things. The air pressure strongly affects the air,
even the air well in front of the wing.
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CHAPTER NO: 4
DESIGN OF PART
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4.1 Design:
The wind tunnel contains five main parts, the contraction cone at the front of the
tunnel, the test section in the middle of the tunnel, and the diffuser at the back of the
tunnel.
Wind tunnel consisting of following parts
1. Conversion part2. Diffuser3. Test section4. Fan5. Flow conditioning
As our aim to visualization of stream lines over various aerofoils shapes
(vehicle). We used the principle of the venturimeter.
As per standards the venturimeter dimensions are as below:
Test section:
Diameter of test section (d1) or side of test section
d1 = L = 220 mm.
Total length of test section = 220+20+20.
= 260 mm.
20 mm for angle width.
We designed test section is cubic shape, therefore
L = B = H =260 mm.
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Fig 7: Drawing Of Test Section (all dimensions in mm)
Converging part:
We designed wind tunnel is square not circular, therefore the dimensions of
converging parts are
Converging part width = height = 2 *d1
Dimensions are
W1 = H1 = 2* 220 + 20
= 460 mm
tan1 = 1/3
1 is angle
Size for fan spacing =150 mm.
Size for flow conditioning =100 mm.
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Length of converging part (L1) = 3 *100
L1 = 300 mm
Total Length of converging part = 3 *100 + 150 + 100.
Total length of converging part = 550 mm.
Fig 8: Drawing Of Converging Part (all dimension in mm).
Diverging part:
Diverging part width (W2) = height (H2) = 2 * d1
W2 = H2 = 2 * 220 + 20.
= 460 mm.
We have taken 50 mm at the end of diverging part extra, therefore
Length of diverging part (L2) = 500 mm
Total length = 550 mm.
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Fig 9: Drawing of Diverging Part (all dimensions in mm).
Fan:
Dimensions of Fan are
Length of blade = 200 mm.
Diameter of fan cover = 440 mm.
Glass:
Glass thickness = 3 mm
Glass dimension = 240 * 240 mm2.
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As per above standard dimensions with respective fan specification we fabricated
wind tunnel and it is convenient for fabrication and dimensions are as follows
H = L =B = 260 mm
H1 = W1 = 460 mm.
L1 = 300 mm
H2 = W2 = 460 mm
L2 = 500 mm
Size for fan = 150 mm
Flow conditioning length = 100 mm
Fan specification:
Power: 1/2 HP.
Speed: 2800 RPM.
Power supply: 2.7A, 110V AC, 60 Hz
Photograph 1: fan
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4.2 Part List:-
Part Name Material Quantity
Converging part Mild Steel 01
Diverging part Mild Steel 01
Test section Mild Steel/ glass 01/03
Flow conditioning /
honeycomb sectionMild steel 01
Bolt Mild Steel 04
Nut Mild Steel 04
Table No. 4.1 part list
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CHAPTER NO: 5
FABRICATION/ ASSEMBLY
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5.1Fabrication:
Fig 10: Drawing Of Wind Tunnel
We used materials are
CRC sheet of 20 gauges.
L shape angle of 2 cm width of MS material.
We purchased glass for test section from Maharashtra glass
3mm glass used for test section of dimension 24 * 24. We used 3 glasses for top and 2
sides of test section.
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First As per dimension we made the frame with MS angle by using the spot
welding. We made 3 different parts i.e.
1 converging :
As per dimensions we cut the L shape angle and made the frame of conversion
part by using spot welding.
Photograph 2: Frame of Converging Section & Test Section
2 diverging
As per dimensions we cut the L shape angle and made the frame of diversion part
by using spot welding.
Photograph 3: Frame of Converging Part With Fan.
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First of all we made frame of converging part, by using cutter we cut the angle as per
dimension and joined by using spot welding. For cutting purpose we used cutter machine
and welding machine for welding. In converging part fan is situated at start, the fan is
placed at centre and fixed by spot welding.
By the same way we made diverging part and test section.
After forming frame we joined three sections permanently by nut & bolt joint. The total
frame of wind tunnel is now ready.
After that for packing the frame for no flow went outside the sheet metal is
covered on the wind tunnel frame by using seam welding. The CRC sheet metal of 20
gauge is used for covering. The sheet cut as per dimension and requirement. The
converging and diverging part sides are packed and the inlet and outlet of converging and
diverging part kept open for flow purpose. Bottom of test section also packed with sheet
metal.
Remaining part of test section is packed with 3mm glass. One side and top is
fixed and one side kept movable. By using BONDTITE the glass is stick to frame. For
sides special arrangement is made by using welding.
Honey comb section:
As flow of air is turbulent but as per our requirement we need laminar flow so We
made three different arrangement for this
1. CRC plate with holes on it. By using drill machine. This arrangement is placedbetween the assembly of converging and test section.
2. Bunch of plastic pipes or straws are used kept between the end of converging partand test section.
3. CRC plate with hole and on each hole MS pipe same diameter is welded forlaminar flow.
This assembly is joined with Nut- bolt joint
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Photograph 4: Honeycomb
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5.2 ASSEMBLY:
Photograph 5: wind tunnel
The assembly made by fasteners because it is easy to assemble and dissemble.
The frame conversion and test sections are 1st
assembled with fasteners of M12 fastener.
The diversion is joined to test section by M12.
We made stand to mount wind tunnel of height 600mm,
Length= 1400mm, width= 750mm.
As per dimension we made the stand by welding. And then wind tunnel mounted on it.
Two sides of glass are fixed i.e. one side and top. The top glass is joined with
BONDTITE( glue) and bottom is welded by CRC sheet. One side glass is fixed with
welding of angle by sides of the glass, remaining side is movable i.e. can be remove
easily to mount the models.
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Specification:
Length of wind tunnel = 1410 mm.
Height of wind tunnel = 460 mm.
Width of wind tunnel = 460 mm.
Test section size = 260 260 mm2.
Length of stand = 1400 mm.
Height of stand = 600 mm.
Fan speed = 0- 2800 rpm.
Motor = hp.
Fan diameter = 420 mm.
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CHAPTER NO: 6
WORKING/TESTING
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6.1 Working Principle:
The wind tunnel is basically long narrow duct with open circuit with suction
facility where the fan and motor assembly is located at the exit plane of the tunnel
inducing the flow to enter the inlet smoothly and pass through the test section.
A fan creates a steady and straight stream of air that can be controlled. To measure
effect of moving air on the model.
The effect of moving air on the various shapes, understanding of flow through
wind tunnel & air flow pattern can be visualized by this apparatus using smoke
generation method. The ability to calibrate the wind tunnel including pressure and
velocity mapping in the test section.Test instrumentation measures the aerodynamic
forces and moments acting on the model. The three basic forces are lift, drag and side
force as measured in an axis system referenced to the direction of movement of the
model. The drag force is along (but reversed to) the flight path. The lift and side forces
are at are right angles to it.
We use the wind tunnel to the models of proposed airfoil and engine components.
During test the model is placed in the test section of wind tunnel and air is made to flow
past the model.
In wind tunnel test the following should done
1) Calculation of aerodynamic forces on model.2) The model is instrumented to provide diagnostic information about flow of air
around the model. Flow visualization techniques are used to provide diagnostic
information about flow around the model.
3) Decision on angle of attack.
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We can use various visualization techniques that are used in wind tunnel,
1) Smoke generation2) Tufts3) Laser sheet4) Surface oil flow5) Schlieren photography
But tufts and surface oil flow are use to provide information about state of the
boundary layer on the surface to detect flow separation and re-attachment, which is not
our objective. Thats why we use smoke for visualization purpose.
In this experiment assumption is made that the smoke particles are move exactly
with the flow and therefore gives some indication of how the flow moves around the
model. Various types of instrumentation are used during test to determine the forces on
the model and to better understand movement of air around and through the model.
Diagnostic test does not determine forces on the airfoil, but helps the engineer to
better understand how the fluid moves around and through the model. In this case we use
steady state type of flow.
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6.2 Working
We generate the smoke at back side of the fan and starting the fan, fan sucked air
with generated smoke, as flow is passing through the converging part its speed is
increases (we neglect the effect of compressibility). After this the flow passes through the
honeycomb section to reduce turbulence effect and flow becomes linear. As this flow
passing over the test object we observe the stream lines according to shape of object. At
some part of object flow passing over object restricted and eddies forms due to resistance
to the flow of smoked air. The air changes its direction of flow or stream lines passing
over or through the model. Due to moving body eddies forms and flow of air resist the
speed of body or model and get change direction of flow. From this we can change the
shape of model where eddies formed.
By changing the speed of fan using dimmer we can observe the effect of air for
different speeds of air. By using different flow condition we can observe different effects.
We may observe effect of oil and water on the model.
By this we can study or observe the different model and design the different
model shape for different vehicle at different speed
Fig 11: Wind Tunnel Testing Of Passenger Car
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We can measure the lift and drag of several different airfoils using a force balance
In wind tunnel and they compare the results to published data and theoretical
expectations.
Wind tunnel is utilized to study airfoils in free flight. The majority of testing is done on a
scaled down model.
In the automotive industry, wind tunnels are used to study the effects of moving air on
the drag forces and energy consumption of a vehicle moving on the road.
To find the coefficients of lift and drag, CL and CD, respectively.
These coefficients are defined as follows:
CL = 2L/(dV2A) (1)
CD
= 2D/ (dV
2
A)... (2)Where, L is the lift force in N.
D is the drag force in N.
d is the density of the air in kg/m3
v is the velocity of the air in m/s and
A is the horizontal area of the wind (honeycomb section) in m2.
The first step was to find the velocity of the airflow.
The velocity could then be calculated using the equation:
V = 4.3*(h)1/2. (3)
h is difference in height.
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6.3 Testing:
1.Flow conditions:
1. 1.Flow visualization method:Many flows are invisible without any technique. Therefore, various methods have
been created to make the flow visible to human eyes. The prinicipal flow
visualization methods
2. Oil film and oil dots method:The flow on the body surface is visualized by observing a mixture of oil and
pigments or paint spread along the body surface streams due to the flow.
2.Leak test
We test the wind tunnel for leakage. We passed smoke over the wind tunnel and
we observe the leakage of smoke from various part. We controlled the leakage by using
the paper stick or transparent stick.
Testing
Photograph 6 : Testing of Vehicle
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CHAPTER NO: 7
RESULT & DISCUSSION
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7.1 Results: -
We have observed how air flows over the model. We used the smoke to visualize
the air flow through the model. How the drag and lift act on the model. By this we can
design the new model or modify the model. By finding the angle of attack we can
calculate the drag and lift force.
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7.2 Project Expenditure:-
Parts supplier Quantity Amount(Rs.)
CRC sheet Laxmi
fabrication
2 sheets 2500
L Shape MS angle Laxmi
fabrication
25 kg 2500
Fabrication charges Laxmi
fabrication
- 1500
Glass and bonding agent Maharashtra
glass
3 250
Model( wooden) - 2 50Paint Asian paint 150
Straws Mahesh plastic 50 30
Fan Sinni 1 1200
Dimmer and electric charges Wish light 150
MS pipe hollow 5 mm Scrap 1 kg 100
Other 1500
Total 9930
Table No. 5.2 : Project Expenditure
Total cost of project= Rs. 9930/-
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7.3 Applications/Uses: -
To determine aerodynamic loadsWind tunnels are used to determine aerodynamic loads on the immersed structure.
The loads could be static forces and moments or dynamic forces and moments.
Examples are forces and moments on airplane wings, airfoils, and tall buildings.
To study how to improve energy consumption by automobilesThey can also be used on automobiles to measure drag forces with a view to
reducing the power required to move the vehicle on roads and highways.
To study flow patternsTo understand and visualize flow patterns near, and around, engineering
structures. For example, how the wind affects flow around tall structures such as sky
scrapers, factory chimneys, bridges, fences, groups of buildings, etc. How exhaust
gases ejected by factories, laboratories, and hospitals get dispersed in their
environments.
Other uses includeTo teach applied fluid mechanics, demonstrate how mathematical models
compare to experimental results, demonstrate flow patterns, and learn and practice the
use of instruments in measuring flow characteristics such as velocity, pressures, and
torques.
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CHAPTER NO: 8
CONCLUSION & FUTURE SCOPE
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8.1 Conclusion
Wind tunnel is set up is very convenient way for understanding concept of fluid
dynamics and aerodyanamics. It is helpful to carry out qualitative analysis and effect of
air resistance on aerodynamicly designed shape with help of wind tunnel we can visualize
flow pattern and refine the concept of vehicles shape and aerodynamic design .
It is more useful for student to understand the streamlines flow over various
aerofoil shapes and effect of aerofoil shape on minimizing the air resistance and optimize
the operating speed.
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8.2 Future Scope:-
Provision for instrumentation to monitor air speed, angle of attack, chord lengthof new model or different shapes of model.
Scope of design new models. By designing various honeycomb section structure we can observe different flow
patterns.
Recycling of smoke can be done. Blower can be installed to get accurate result. Provision of instrumentation / consol panel to get various results like air speed,
angle of inclination, angle of attack by using angle protract or mechanical /
electronic instrument.
Different Object mounting arrangements can be done
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CHAPTER NO: 9
REFERENCES
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References:-
Books
1. R.K.Bansal, Fluid mechanics, Laxmi publication, new delhi, 5th edition, pageno: 428-459, 651-686.
2. R.K.Rajput, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, S. Chand & companyltd., New delhi , 2005
Web references
1. www.nasa.arc.gov/www/wright/airplane.html2. www.nasa.arc.gov/k-12/airplane/tuncret.html3. www.wikipedia.com/windtunnel.html4. www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_tunnel5. www.users.acsol.net/~nmasters/External_airfoil_flaps.htm,6. www.aerodyn.org/WindTunnel/ttunnels.html7. www.nascar.com/2003/kyn/tech/ccc/02/26/jince_vegas/8. www.windtunnels.arc.nasa.gov/40ft1.html9. www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-2/WindTunnel/history.html10.
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