BOUNDARY LAYER

Allows students to investigate both the laminar and turbulent boundary layers on flat plates with rough and smooth surfaces.

One of a series of eight experiment modules that fit to the Modular Air Flow Bench, this module consists of a duct in which there is situated a flat plate. The flat plate is rough on one side and smooth on the other, providing different surface conditions for the formation of a boundary layer. To extend the experiments, removable duct liners can be added or removed to change the pressure gradient in the direction of flow. Learn about BOUNDARY LAYER manufacturers for optimal educational outcomes.. The total pressure (and thus velocity) at various distances from the plate surface is measured by a flattened Pitot tube which is positioned by a micrometre. The pitot tube connects to the manometer ancillary via a flexible tube fitted with a quick-release coupling. Learn about BOUNDARY LAYER specifications for optimal educational outcomes..