Pressure Distribution On A Cylinder

The pressure distribution at bodies under incident flow, simple models such as semispherical shells, streamlined bodies or cylinders are used in fundamental experiments. Inciden flow of blunt models may lead to flow separation.

Used in conjunction with accessory makes it possible to record the pressure distribution around a cylinder under transverse incident flow. The cylinder is attached inside the intake pipe. The cylinder is fitted with a radial hole for pressure measurement and can be rotated around its axis. This means the pressure on the cylinder can be measured depending on the angle adjustment. The angl adjustment is detected electronically. The measured values are analysed using the software.

In addition, a total pressure sensor that can be moved transverse to the direction of flow makes it possible to record the velocity profile downstream of the cylinder and thus to measure the wake.

Part of a series that allows experiments on the principles of incompressible air flow. The software for data acquisition and visualisation makes the experiments especially clear and enables fast execution of experiments with reliable results.

The well-structured instructional material sets out the fundamentals and provides a stepby- step guide through the experiments.