Setup of a 3D printed wind tunnel: Application for calibrating bi-directional velocity probes used in fire engineering applications.

ABSTRACT: The research presented here focuses on the development of a 3D printed wind tunnel and the relevant equipment to be used for calibrating bi-directional velocity probes (BDVP). BDVP are equipment to be used for measuring velocity flow by determining the pressure difference of hot gases generated during fires. The manufactured probes require calibration to determine the calibration factor. The calibration is usually performed in wind tunnels which can be difficult to access due to costs, complexity and the various pieces of equipment required. The aim of the current study is to develop and assemble an inexpensive and easy-to-build bench-scale wind tunnel, with a data-logging system and fan control functionalities for fast and effective calibration of BDVP. A 3D printer with a PET-G filament

SUBMITTER: Smolka J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10314287 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature