The unit consists of a small footprint, high volume high pressure centrifugal fan with adjustable flow control, inlet and outlet couplings. The Airflow System is available with an extensive range of optional accessories that makes the unit a very flexible and economic investment

The Airflow System and its range of optional accessories enable students to safely investigate the

fundamentals of airflow and simple aerodynamic experimental procedures.

The unit provides an extensive and expandable range of studies for students in the following disciplines.

Aeronautical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Control and Instrumentation

Plant and Process Engineering

Fluid Mechanics

Nuclear Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Building Services

Experimental Capabilities

Engineering Physics

Marine Engineering.

The extensive range of optional accessories allow investigation of :-

Bernoulli’s equation

Drag forces on various shapes

Pressure distribution of flow around a bend

Fan performance characteristics

Investigation of a turbulent jet

Investigation of boundary layer development

Jet attachment

Pressure distribution around a cylinder

Air flow measurement methods.

Pressure distribution around an aero foil

Flow visualisation studies.