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Design and Fabrication of Low-Speed Wind Tunnel (LSWT)

The design and fabrication of a low-speed wind tunnel (LSWT), which is a critical component for testing and comprehending aircraft aerodynamics, is presented in this study. Despite the increasing prominence of computational fluid dynamics (CFDs) in manufacturing engineering, wind tunnels remain esse...

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Published in:Pakistan Journal of Engineering & Technology 2024-02, Vol.6 (4), p.23-32
Main Authors: Asghar, Umair, Wazir, Muhammad Anas, Wazir, Muhammad Kaleem, Khan, Abbas, Usama, Muhammad, Subhan, Osama
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Language:English
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Summary:The design and fabrication of a low-speed wind tunnel (LSWT), which is a critical component for testing and comprehending aircraft aerodynamics, is presented in this study. Despite the increasing prominence of computational fluid dynamics (CFDs) in manufacturing engineering, wind tunnels remain essential for the intricate development of aircraft and automobile designs with complex flow interactions. Using SolidWorks, we focused on controlling flow turbulence approaching the test section, emphasizing performance and quality parameters. The construction of the wind tunnel used plywood with an axial fan regulating the airspeed, and Arduino facilitated data acquisition. The drag and lift on the Y Clerk Airfoil were quantified by two load cells along the XY-axis, complemented by a Pitot Static Tube and a multitube inclined plane manometer for pressure and velocity calculation. Fusion 360 simulation software was used to analyze pressure and velocity profiles at speeds ranging from 10 to 20 m/s, providing a comprehensive quantitative evaluation of the wind tunnel’s capabilities. By emphasizing both design innovation and quantitative performance metrics, this study underscores the continuing significance of wind tunnels in engineering.
ISSN:2664-2042
2664-2050
DOI:10.51846/vol6iss4pp23-32