Smoke Tunnel | FluidoSurge-X 388
Product Overview
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.
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Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Tunnel Orientation | Vertical, upward airflow |
| Tunnel Type | Open wind tunnel with radial fan |
| Working Section Width | 180 mm |
| Working Section Depth | 100 mm |
| Working Section Height | 240 mm |
| Air Velocity Range | 0 to 5 m/s |
| Comb Smoke Filaments | 23 |
| Filament Spacing | 7 mm |
| Sound Level | Lower than 70 dB(A) |
| Smoke Fluid | Non-toxic, water-soluble glycol mixture |
| Working Section | Transparent, removable with black background |
| Illumination | Lamps on both sides of working section |
| Mounting | Mobile metal frame with castors |
| Fan Controls | Control unit attached to frame |
| Angle of Attack | Adjustable, aerofoil and guide vane profile |
| Angle of Attack Display | Scale included |
Technical Data
Working Section
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 180 mm |
| Depth | 100 mm |
| Height | 240 mm |
| Construction | Transparent, removable |
| Background | Black |
| Illumination | Lamps on both sides |
Airflow
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Air Velocity | 0 to 5 m/s |
| Flow Type | Low-turbulence via stabilization chamber with flow straightener |
| Fan Type | Radial, variable-speed, mounted at top |
Smoke Comb
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Filaments | 23 |
| Filament Spacing | 7 mm |
| Comb Movement | Side to side, manually by student |
| Smoke Injection | Via distributor with nozzles |
Fog Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Glycol mixture |
| Smoke Properties | Non-toxic, water-soluble |
| Distribution | Through filter for consistent airflow |
Acoustics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sound Level | Lower than 70 dB(A) |
Key Features
Key Features
- Tunnel type: vertical open wind tunnel, upward airflow, radial variable-speed fan
- Working section: 180 mm x 100 mm x 240 mm, transparent, removable, black background
- Air velocity: 0 to 5 m/s, adjustable
- Smoke comb: 23 filaments, 7 mm spacing, side-to-side movement
- Fog generator: glycol mixture, non-toxic and water-soluble smoke
- Flow quality: low-turbulence via stabilization chamber with flow straightener
- Illumination: lamps on both sides of working section
- Angle of attack: adjustable on aerofoil and guide vane profile, scale displayed
- Sound level: lower than 70 dB(A)
- Mounting: mobile metal frame with castors
- Fan controls: control unit attached to frame
- 11 standard models included
Experiments
- Visualization of streamlines
- Flow around or through differently shaped models
- Flow separation and turbulence
- Stall as a function of the angle of attack
Construction and Design
The FluidoSurge-X 388 is a floor-standing vertical open wind tunnel mounted on a mobile metal frame with castors. A variable-speed radial fan is mounted at the top and generates vertical upward airflow. A stabilization chamber with flow straightener upstream of the working section ensures low-turbulence flow. The working section measures 180 mm x 100 mm x 240 mm and is transparent and removable, with a black background and lamps on both sides for smoke trail visibility. The front wall accepts optional model attachments. A movable comb below the working section injects smoke via a distributor with nozzles across 23 filaments at 7 mm spacing. Smoke is produced by evaporating a glycol mixture in the fog generator and distributed through a filter for consistency. The fog fluid is non-toxic and water-soluble. Aerofoil and guide vane profile angle of attack are adjustable with a scale. Fan speed controls are located on a control unit fixed to the frame. Sound level is lower than 70 dB(A).
Scope of Delivery
- 1 experimental unit
- 1 instruction manual
- 1 set of models
Standard Model Set (Included)
- Aerofoil
- Sphere
- Disc
- Cylinder
- Semi-Sphere
- Orifice Plate
- Rectangular Plate
- Hatch-Back Car
- Van
- Slotted Plate
- ISA Nozzle
Standards & Compliance
- Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
- CE Marking - European Conformity where applicable
- Supplied with calibration certificate, operation manual, and experiment guide
- 12-month manufacturer's warranty (parts & labour from installation)
Ordering & Delivery
- Incoterms: CIF to destination seaport, FOB Mundra/Nhava Sheva, or Ex-Works Ambala
- Lead time: 3–5 weeks production + sea transit to destination
- Payment: LC (Letter of Credit) or T/T bank transfer against proforma invoice
- Documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, insurance certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the air velocity range of the FluidoSurge-X 388?
0 to 5 m/s, adjustable via the variable-speed radial fan.
Q2. What type of smoke fluid is used and is it safe?
A glycol mixture is evaporated in the fog generator to produce smoke that is non-toxic and water-soluble.
Q3. How many smoke filaments does the comb produce and at what spacing?
23 filaments at 7 mm spacing. The comb can be moved side to side by students.
Q4. What is the working section size and how is visibility ensured?
180 mm x 100 mm x 240 mm. The section is transparent with a black background and lamps on both sides for clear smoke trail visibility.
Q5. What models are included as standard?
Aerofoil, sphere, disc, cylinder, semi-sphere, orifice plate, rectangular plate, hatch-back car, van, slotted plate, and ISA nozzle, 11 models in total.