THE INSTALLATION AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A SMALL SUPERSONIC WIND TUNNEL SYSTEM
Abstract
This report describes the procedure utilized in the assembly and evaluation of a small intermittent blowdown supersonic wind tunnel. The tunnel proper was fully constructed and nozzle blocks for attainment of a Mach number of 1.5 or 2.37 in the 0.5 by 1.718 in. test section were available. The basic schlieren system was purchased complete. An attempt was made to use or convert readily available materials for all components. It was expected that the results of this project would be of a permanent nature and would be utilized as a laboratory installation. The installation is suitable for the study of compressible fluid flow and the phenomenon of normal shocks but is not suitable for the study of the performance of shapes or models in the fluid flow. The tunnel installation operates satisfactorily with a maximum Mach number of 2.29 with approximately 0.28 lbm of air per second. Schlieren photographs of the flow field may be taken in either black and white or in color.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0482809
Entities
People
- Charles O. Brown
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School