Set of Two NACA0012 Aerofoil models
Model Number: AF1600D
Compare the performance of full-width and half-width NACA0012 aerofoils in subsonic wind tunnel experiments.
Overview
This set of two NACA0012 aerofoils allows students to compare the results from a full-width aerofoil with a half width aerofoil.
A set of two aerofoils. One aerofoil has a span that extends the full width of the working section of the Subsonic Wind Tunnel (AF1600S). This model has the characteristics of a two-dimensional aerofoil. The other aerofoil has a span that extends for half of the working section of the wind tunnel. This model has the characteristics of a three-dimensional aerofoil. Comparing the measured lift and drag of the two aerofoils shows the differences between two-dimensional and three-dimensional aerofoils.
Using a Pitot tube, students can traverse the aerofoil wake of the full-width aerofoil. This gives them the downstream pressure distribution to find the drag on the aerofoil. They can compare their results to direct measurements from a balance. Students can compare the results from the full-width aerofoil with the tapped aerofoil model (AF1600b) as it has the same NACA0012 section. TecQuipment’s Smoke Generator (AFA11) increases the educational value of the experiments by showing the flow of air around the model.
Features
- Set of two NACA0012 aerofoils
- Includes a full-width aerofoil with two-dimensional characteristics
- Includes a half-width aerofoil with three-dimensional characteristics
- Enables comparison of measured lift and drag between two-dimensional and three-dimensional aerofoils
- Supports wake traverse measurements using a Pitot tube
- Provides downstream pressure distribution data for drag calculation
- Allows comparison with direct drag measurements from a balance
- Compatible with the AF1600S Subsonic Wind Tunnel
Specifications
- Aerofoil section: NACA0012
- Quantity: Set of two aerofoils
- Full-width aerofoil span: Extends the full width of the working section of the Subsonic Wind Tunnel (AF1600S)
- Half-width aerofoil span: Extends for half of the working section of the wind tunnel
- Aerofoil characteristics: Two-dimensional and three-dimensional comparison
- Compatible equipment: Subsonic Wind Tunnel (AF1600S)
Learning Outcomes
- Comparison of two-dimensional and three-dimensional aerofoils
- Measurement of lift and drag
- Aerofoil wake traverse using a Pitot tube
- Downstream pressure distribution
- Determination of drag from wake measurements
- Comparison of wake-based drag results with direct balance measurements
Add On Products
Items Included
- Full-width NACA0012 aerofoil
- Half-width NACA0012 aerofoil
Requirements
- Subsonic Wind Tunnel (AF1600S)
- Pitot tube for aerofoil wake traverse measurements