The GUNT Potential Flow Trainer simulates laminar, two-dimensional flow approximating ideal fluid behavior described by the Laplace equation. It demonstrates physical systems including current, thermal flows, and magnetic flux using potential flow principles.
Product Features
- Laminar, two-dimensional flow created by water flowing at low velocity in a narrow gap between two parallel glass plates
- Classic Hele-Shaw cell with eight water connections in the bottom glass plate generating sources and sinks
- Non-vortical parallel flow representing potential flow conditions
- Streamlines visualized by injecting contrast medium (ink) onto the glass plate
- Interchangeable models including cylinder, guide vane profile, and nozzle contour to demonstrate flow around bodies
- Ability to overlay parallel flow, sources, sinks, and dipoles without models to demonstrate Rankine half-bodies formation
- Adjustable water flow rate and contrast medium injection controlled by valves
- Valve-controlled water connections allowing flexible combination and activation
Benefits
- Provides hands-on visualization of ideal fluid flow and potential flow phenomena
- Facilitates study of flow patterns around different bodies and flow manipulation techniques
- Enables practical understanding of fundamental fluid mechanics concepts
Why Choose the GUNT Potential Flow Trainer?
This trainer offers an effective way to explore potential flow concepts and fluid mechanics principles through practical experiments and visualization. Its versatile setup makes it suitable for academic and research purposes.
