The Design, Construction and Commissioning of a Magnetic Suspension and Balance System for the Princeton/ONR High Reynolds Number Testing Facility (HRTF)
Abstract
Princeton University has constructed a specialized wind tunnel, the Princeton/ONR High Reynolds number Testing Facility (HRTF) to be used for aero/bydrodynamic testing of submersible shapes. The facility is capable of operation at very high pressures, up to around 230 atmospheres, with relatively low test velocities. Old Dominion University is responsible for the design and commissioning of a Magnetic Suspension and Balance System (MSBS) for use with the HRTF. The design task encompasses configuration definition, detail design and documentation. Initial commissioning was undertaken at NASA Langley Research Center, with subsequent relocation to Princeton and installation in the HRTF.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA416684
Entities
People
- Colin P. Britcher
- Oscar González
- Steven Gray
Organizations
- Old Dominion University