FLOTEK 360® - Low Noise Mobile Wind Tunnel
FLOTEK® 360 is a small benchtop wind tunnel made for classrooms where space and transport is a primary concern. This low noise classroom wind tunnel can be mounted to a bench or you can utilize an optional mobile stand to move the wind tunnel to different locations. This entry level wind tunnel a great for smaller middle schools, high schools, and technical colleges.
Air is drawn through the entrance cone into the test section by a variable speed fan. A plastic honeycomb flow straightener with an L:D ratio of 10:1, ensures a laminar air flow through the test section. The entrance cone has a contraction ratio of 12:1, down to a test section measuring 6″ x 6″ x 18″ (152mm x 152mm x 457mm) long. The air velocity through the test section is variable up to 27m/s.
The test section has clear acrylic side walls and top to give a clear observation of the test in progress. The other flow sections are fabricated from 11 gauge steel formed sections.
A range of accessories are available for laboratory demonstrations. A further accessory allows the system to be connected to a user supplied computer and includes an interface card and Labview software.
In addition to the standard airfoil demonstrations and the golf ball demonstration, the larger test section allows a wider range of demonstrations to be undertaken, including a racing car demonstration and airflow patterns around buildings.
An optional 16 tube manometer bank is available
- Roll Stand
- Allows the wind tunnel to be moved from one classroom to another. The roll stand is also available with a built in computer stand.
- Computer Data Acquisition System I
- National Instruments C-Rio Integrated Controller based system with LabView Software.
- 17 pressure transducers for real-time data. Include modules to control wind tunnel motor speed and airfoil angle of attack.
- Digital RPM Readout
- Allows students to read the exact motor RPM to produce certain velocity.
- Can also read velocity of Test Section without model.
- NACA 2415 Airfoil
- Manual control or Controlled by computer with Data Acquisition option.
- Additional Airfoils (0015, 4415 and flat plane)
- Rocket Sting
- Allows students to perform flight evaluation testing on rockets to predict rocket flight pattern.
- (Rocket will spin if fins are not aligned properly) Overall drag reading on rocket can be obtained.
- Available with or without a digital scale.
- Lego Experiment
- Allows students to construct buildings and study their effect on wind velocity and air turbulence.
- NASCAR Exhibit
- Reads wind velocity and drag profile over stationary car. Allows students to evaluate the effects of race car drafting by repositioning 2 other cars. Available with or without a digital scale.
- Golf Ball Experiment
- Allows students to prove dimple effect on drag.
- Replacement 16 tube manometer – 16 tubes 0-6 Inches of water
FT-360-100 Base Price
Optional Equipment
FT-360-200 Roll Stand (Standard)
FT-360-210 Roll Stand (Computer Version)
FT-360- 310 C-Rio based Data Acquisition System
FT-360-320 Custom Instrumentation grade data sys. *
FT-360-330 Computer Control System
FT-360-350 Dell Optiplex Computer with 19” Flat Panel
Monitor Pre-Configured with Software and Hardware. Includes Microsoft Office
FT-360-400 Digital RPM Readout
FT-360-500 NACA 2415 Airfoil (Manual Control)
FT-360-510 NACA 2415 Airfoil (Computer Control)
FT-360-520 NACA 0015 Airfoil
FT-360-530 NACA 4415 Airfoil
FT-360-540 NACA Flat Plane Airfoil
FT-360-560 Computer Controlled Yarn (Visual Display)
FT-360-580 2 Component Beam With NI strain Module
FT-360-600 Rocket Sting w/ Digital Balance Scale
FT-360-610 Rocket Sting w/o Digital Balance Scale
FT-360-700 Venturi Experiment 10 deg.
FT-360-710 Venturi Experiment 15 deg.
FT-360-800 NASCAR Exhibit w/ Digital Scale
FT-360-810 NASCAR Exhibit w/o Digital Scale
FT-360-90 Golf Ball Experiment
FT-360-1000 On-Site Set up and Delivery (per day)
FT-360-1100 Delivery and Set
FT-360-1200 16 Tube Manometer
*Flotek custom Instrumentation grade data acquisition system for accurate instrumentation grade readings of air speed in test section. All components are NIST traceable certified. Includes one 0-20 Torr ( 0-10”) pressure transducer Resolution 0.01% of F.S Accuracy +/- 0.15% of reading. Monitors room RH (%), Temperature and Barometric Pressure Displayed on Data Screen. All readings displayed and logged in Graph from in LabVIEW software. Calibration Lab Logo on Screen
Developed under strict guidelines and specifications to provide straight-line (laminar) air flow, permitting true aerodynamics engineering and analysis.
- Easily accessible test section
- Aircraft quality hardware for durability and longevity.
- Industrial quality electrical components
- Data retrieval using either water manometers or an optional analog/digital, graphical interface computer program
- Industry Standard National Instruments LabVIEW Software with National Instruments Data Acquisition Hardware.
Flotek 360 Specifications
- 6″ x 6″ test section, 18″ length
- 0-65 MPH (95 FPS) test section velocity
- 21″ x 21″ inlet; 7′ overall length
- Variable speed ½ HP AC motor. The Control system uses an ABB VFD drive for regulating the motor speed.
- Designed to fit on a standard 8′ conference table
- Easily moved from site to site with optional rolling stand
- Quiet operation: Tested at 62 db (OASPL)
Safety
Safety in the classroom is a primary concern. Flotek wind tunnels feature solid construction and industrial quality components for safety and reliability. Electrical power cabling is fully encased in the frame. Flotek’s fan unit is recessed a full four inches behind the guard. And because of Flotek’s advanced aerodynamic design, its operation is quiet too.
Note: GDJ is constantly improving its products. Specifications are due to change from upgrades.
