Wind Tunnel | FluidoSurge-X 216
A CE-certified aerodynamics laboratory unit for flow visualisation, boundary layer studies, and lift/drag measurement, manufactured by Scientico India to ISO 9001:2015 standards. Supplied with calibration certificate, operation manual, and complete export documentation. Designed for Fluid Mechanics laboratories in engineering colleges and technical institutions.
The Wind Tunnel FluidoSurge-X 216 is designed for experimental study of aerodynamic flow and force characteristics on bodies in air. It enables controlled investigation of lift, drag, pressure distribution, and boundary layer behavior. The system uses an Eiffel type open circuit configuration with a transparent measuring section. It is suitable for aerodynamics and fluid mechanics laboratory instruction.
Product Overview
The SCIENTICO Wind Tunnel FluidoSurge-X 216 is an experimental subsonic wind tunnel used to demonstrate aerodynamic principles under controlled airflow conditions. Air is drawn from the environment, accelerated through a nozzle, and guided through a closed transparent measuring section where models remain stationary. A diffuser decelerates the flow before it is discharged back to the atmosphere by an axial fan. Uniform velocity distribution with minimal turbulence is achieved using a carefully designed inlet contour, nozzle, and flow straightener. The system is equipped with an electronic two component force sensor for direct measurement of lift and drag. Air velocity is indicated using an inclined tube manometer and digital display. A sixteen tube manometer is provided for detailed pressure distribution measurements on test models.
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Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Tunnel Type | Eiffel-type open wind tunnel |
| Measuring Section Cross Section (W x H) | 300 x 300 mm |
| Measuring Section Length | 450 mm |
| Measuring Section Construction | Transparent, closed |
| Wind Velocity Range | 0 to 30 m/s |
| Axial Fan Head | 500 Pa |
| Axial Fan Max. Air Flow | 2.5 m³/s |
| Blower Wheel Diameter | 400 mm |
| Fan Speed | 0 to 2800 rpm |
| Fan Power Consumption | 2.55 kW |
| Inlet Contour, Nozzle and Diffuser Material | Metal |
| Force Measurement Range | 2 x -5 to 5 N |
| Force Resolution | 0.001 N |
| Pressure Measurement Range | 0 to 5 mbar |
| Pressure Resolution | 0.1 Pa |
| Water Manometer Bank | 16-tube |
| Manometer Range | 0 to 450 mm WC |
| Manometer Graduation | 1 mm |
| Manometer Slope Angles | 30°, 45°, 60°, 90° |
Technical Data
Measuring Section
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Flow Cross Section (W x H) | 300 x 300 mm |
| Length | 450 mm |
| Wind Velocity | 0 to 30 m/s |
Axial Fan
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Head | 500 Pa |
| Max. Air Flow | 2.5 m³/s |
| Blower Wheel Diameter | 400 mm |
| Speed | 0 to 2800 rpm |
| Power Consumption | 2.55 kW |
Water Manometer Bank
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Tubes | 16 |
| Range | 0 to 450 mm WC |
| Graduation | 1 mm |
| Multi-slope Angles | 30°, 45°, 60°, 90° |
Measuring Ranges
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Force Range | 2 x -5 to 5 N |
| Force Resolution | 0.001 N |
| Pressure Range | 0 to 5 mbar |
| Pressure Resolution | 0.1 Pa |
Key Features
- Tunnel type: Eiffel-type open circuit, transparent closed measuring section
- Measuring section: 300 x 300 mm cross section, 450 mm length
- Wind velocity: 0 to 30 m/s
- Axial fan: 500 Pa head, 2.5 m³/s max flow, 400 mm wheel, 0 to 2800 rpm, 2.55 kW
- Force sensor: electronic two-component, 2 x -5 to 5 N, resolution 0.001 N
- Pressure measurement: 0 to 5 mbar, resolution 0.1 Pa
- 16-tube water manometer: 0 to 450 mm WC, 1 mm graduation, 30°/45°/60°/90° slopes
- Air velocity: displayed on inclined tube manometer and digital display in Pascals
- Digital displays: air velocity, angle, drag, and lift
- Flow straightener: reduces turbulence in measuring section
- Nozzle, inlet contour, diffuser: metal construction
- Optional DAQ system: transfers pressure, angle, velocity, and force data to PC
- Optional software FX 216: LabVIEW-based, Windows, CSV report output
Experiments
- Determine drag and lift coefficients for different models
- Pressure distribution when flowing around drag bodies
- Boundary layer analysis
- Investigation of flutter
- Wake measurement
- Visualization of streamlines in conjunction with the Fog/Smoke Generator
Construction and Design
The FluidoSurge-X 216 is an open-circuit Eiffel-type wind tunnel. The inlet contour, nozzle, and diffuser are metal construction. The measuring section is transparent and closed with a square flow cross section of 300 x 300 mm and a length of 450 mm. A flow straightener is integrated upstream of the measuring section to minimize turbulence. The axial fan with guide vane features a 400 mm blower wheel, variable speed from 0 to 2800 rpm, maximum air flow of 2.5 m³/s, head of 500 Pa, and power consumption of 2.55 kW. An electronic two-component force sensor measures lift and drag in the range of -5 to 5 N per axis with 0.001 N resolution. A 16-tube inclined water manometer with four slope settings (30°, 45°, 60°, 90°) covers 0 to 450 mm WC at 1 mm graduation. Pressure is measured over 0 to 5 mbar at 0.1 Pa resolution. An optional DAQ system enables PC-based capture of pressure, angle, velocity, and force data.
Software
FX 216, Optional
Developed in the LabVIEW environment, operates on Windows. Provides data acquisition, processing, and reporting. Capabilities: precise measurement and calculation, data tabulation and graphing, image capture, and CSV report generation containing all measured and calculated data including graphs.
Scope of Delivery
- 1 experiment module
- 1 set of drag bodies
- 1 manometer panel
- 1 pressure distribution on aerofoil
- 1 pressure distribution on cylinder
- 2 boundary layer plates with roughness (smooth plate, rough plate)
- 1 Pitot tube probe with micrometer
- 1 smoke generator
- 1 instruction manual
Standard Supplied Models
- Drag Body Sphere
- Drag Body Hemisphere
- Drag Body Circular Disc
- Drag Body Circular Ring
- Drag Body Square Plate
- Drag Body Flag
- Drag Body Cylinder
- Drag Body Streamlined Shape
- Drag Body Aerofoil (NACA 15)
- Drag Body Paraboloid
- Drag Body Concave Shape
- 16-Tube Manometer with angle adjustment (30°, 45°, 60°, 90°)
- Pressure distribution on aerofoil
- Pressure distribution on cylinder
- Boundary layer plate
- Two plates with roughness (smooth plate, rough plate)
- Pitot tube probe with micrometer
- Smoke generator
Optional Accessories
- Flutter Wing
- Aerofoil with Slot and Flap
- Wake Measurement
Q1. What is the maximum air velocity achievable in the measuring section?
0 to 30 m/s.
Q2. What are the force sensor specifications?
Electronic two-component sensor, range 2 x -5 to 5 N, resolution 0.001 N. Lift and drag are displayed digitally.
Q3. What manometer is used and what are its measurement ranges?
A 16-tube inclined water manometer, range 0 to 450 mm WC, graduation 1 mm, with four slope settings: 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°.
Q4. What drag body models are supplied as standard?
Sphere, hemisphere, circular disc, circular ring, square plate, flag, cylinder, streamlined shape, aerofoil (NACA 15), paraboloid, and concave shape.
Q5. What does the optional FX 324 software provide?
LabVIEW-based DAQ software for Windows. Performs data acquisition, processing, tabulation, graphing, and generates a CSV report with all measured and calculated data.
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