9 Flow visualization Apparatus oa Aim ; different flow patterns us w Visualizati study differe patterns using Flow Visualization Apparatus, 92 Introduction “The unit uses water a8 the flow medium. A watersupply and drain is requi ‘tin is required for Otherwise it can be operated independently. A contrast mediw Ti nezzles into the flow area between two parallel glass ae =e ie glass lent means of observing the flow configurations. ties can be placed in the area of flow. In addition, sources and sinks eight additional openings inthe flow area. heuni smal operation of tl injected enroue? SM rovide an exct plates PI rious drag bod Vari i ed and iltustrated using can be simula ualization Ay Figure 9-1Flow Visi pparatus. 9.3 Operations 9.3.1 Bleeding the unit Before experiments can be carried out, all hoses and valves must be bled; ‘Seanneé wih CamScaneta chusitie 1) Open the cower plate and secure against eippng with che cate THE CARRS A acho to She hook an the cower plate. 3) Shut discharge valve, 3) Open valves for sourees and sinks flow through the unt 4) Open supply valve and aliow water 10 i 5 . Vater s vec will be flushed by 2 SOME flow of © 2 te over © that the water jevel on the base plate would — {) Adjust the overfiow of the cir 5° high as the bottom of the cover plate (§ mm). If necessary the wy, approximately a flow can be changed using the SUPPLY valve. 9.3.2. Assembly of the cover plate 1) If desired. insert a drag model and fasten 10 2) Slowly lower the cover plate. , 3) Remove the chains from the hook. while holding the cower plate secure’ 4) Ensure that no air bubbles have been trapped 5) Repeat procedure if necessary. formation of bubbles. the base plate. ‘Adding a small amount of detergent may help avoid g 9.3.3. Filling and injecting the dye For good results, iis sufficient to dilute the dye to the rat0 | ‘ 1) Shut contrast medium valve 2) Fill supply tank 2/3 full with diluted dye 3) Open the contrast medium valve slightly and nozzle. 4) Install the distributing tube to the unit so that cover plate and base piste 1 every injection between the 9.4 Flow configuration ~ Cylinder Figure illustrates the circulation sround the cylindes the body is smooth. The panem of the streamlines is s s the he flow around ows no turbulence stalling. The approximation of the streamlines indicat 1 velocities. Figure 9-2Cvlinder ‘Scanned wth Camscanetan aero foil Onfiguration is relatively Figure 9-3Aerofoil | ‘Seanneé wih CamScanet‘Scanned wth CamScanet