The GUNT HM 170.28 Wake Measurement experimental unit is designed for use in the HM 170 wind tunnel to study the wake behind a cylinder immersed in a flow. Boundary layer flows from drag bodies interact in the wake, forming turbulence that reduces velocity and dynamic pressure. The unit includes a wake rake with 15 Pitot tubes, each fitted with a hose connection, to record total pressures. The wake rake can be mounted at two different distances from the cylinder. Total pressures are displayed using tube manometers HM 170.50 or via electronic pressure measurement HM 170.55. The resulting pressure curve highlights the wake depression, allowing determination of the drag coefficient from pressures or by measuring the drag force.
Product Features
- Used in the HM 170 wind tunnel for wake studies behind cylindrical drag bodies
- Wake rake with 15 Pitot tubes fitted with hose connections
- Wake rake adjustable to two distances from the cylinder
- Displays total pressures via tube manometers HM 170.50 or electronic measurement HM 170.55
- Enables visualization of wake depression and turbulence behind the body
- Supports calculation of drag coefficient from pressures or drag force
Benefits
- Provides precise measurement of wake effects in wind tunnel experiments
- Supports aerodynamic research and fluid mechanics education
- Adjustable setup for different experimental conditions
- Enables determination of drag coefficient accurately
Why Choose GUNT HM 170.28 - Wake Measurement?
The GUNT HM 170.28 Wake Measurement unit allows detailed investigation of wake turbulence behind cylinders in the HM 170 wind tunnel, supporting research, teaching, and precise drag coefficient analysis.
