Computer Controlled Closed Hydrodynamic Tunnel for Low Speed, 150X150 mm

The Computer Controlled Closed Hydrodynamic Tunnel for Low Speed, 150 x 150 mm, "ATENG 11801", allows to test the hydrodynamics of bodies designed to work submerged in water and, with a correct design of the experiment, to study the aerodynamics of objects flying in air.

ATENG 11803 — Computer Controlled Closed Hydrodynamic Tunnel for Low Speed, 150X150 mm

(for main items)

• With this unit there are several options and possibilities:
• Main items: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• Let us describe first the main items (1 to 6):
• 1 ATENG 11803. Unit:
  Hydrodynamic tunnel in closed water circuit flowing in the vertical plane.
  Made of high quality material.
  Steel suport frame.
  Panels made of painted steel.
  Main metallic elements in stainless steel.
  Diagram in the front panel with distribution of the elements similar
  to the real one.
• Tunnel:
• Working area of 150 x 150 mm and 3000 mm in length (consult
  other measures) to assemble and perform tests with the different
  ATENG 11803. Unit
  models.
  Fused silica (quartz) windows on the front, back and top face for optical tests.
  Honeycomb flow straightener before the working section.
• Pumping system:
• Variable speed, computer controlled axial propeller pump: Power: 10 – 20 kW.
• Instrumentation:
  Temperature sensors along the work area.
  Temperature sensors at the inlet and outlet of the cooling coil.
  Pressure sensors at key points.
  Different additional recommended elements are available, allowing a complete study of the
  hydrodynamics.
• The complete unit includes as well:
  Advanced Real-Time SCADA.
  Open Control + Multicontrol + Real-Time Control.
  Specialized Control Software based on LabVIEW.
  National Instruments Data Acquisition board (250 KS/s, kilo samples per second).
  Calibration exercises, which are included, teach the user how to calibrate a sensor and the
  importance of checking the accuracy of the sensors before taking measurements.
  Projector and/or electronic whiteboard compatibility allows the unit to be explained and
  demonstrated to an entire class at one time.
  Capable of doing applied research, real industrial simulation, training courses, etc.
  Totally safe, utilizing 4 safety systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic & Software).
  Designed and manufactured under several quality standards.
• Recommended additional elements (Not included):
• HTLS1/150. Single-Bladed Propeller Model.
• HTLS2/150. Two-bladed propeller Model.
• HTLS3/150. Three-Bladed Propeller Model.
• HTLS4/150. Four-Bladed Propeller Model.
• HTLS5/150. Five-Bladed Propeller Model.
• HTLS6/150. Six-Bladed Propeller Model.
• HTLS7/150. Sphere Drag Model (requires element HTLS150/150C-TARC).
• HTLS8/150. Hemisphere Drag Model (requires element HTLS150/150C-TARC).
• HTLS9/150. Circular Plate Drag Model (requires element HTLS150/150C-TARC).
• HTLS10/150. Ring Drag Model (requires element HTLS150/150C-TARC).
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Complete Technical Specifications (for main items)

• HTLS11/150. Square Plate Drag Model (requires element HTLS150/150C-TARC).
• HTLS12/150. Cylinder Drag Model (requires element HTLS150/150C-TARC).
• HTLS13/150. Paraboloid Drag Model (requires element HTLS150/150C-TARC).
• HTLS14/150. Dimpled Sphere Drag Model (requires element HTLS150/150C-TARC).
• HTLS15/150. Wing Drag Model (requires element HTLS150/150C-TARC).
• HTLS16/150. Airplane Drag Model (requires element HTLS150/150C-TARC).
• HTLS17/150. Pitot tube.
• HTLS18/150. Wake Survey Rake.
• HTLS150/150C-HS. Heating System.
  Heating elements on the lower face with variable and independent power for each one computer
  controlled.
• HTLS150/150C-CS. Cooling System.
  Water cooling coil before passing through the pump and the working section.
• HTLS150/150C-FCP. Filter for the Collection of Study Particles.
• HTLS150/150C-TARC. Force Measurement Interface and Sensors.
• HTLS150/150C/CIB. Control Interface Box:
  The Control Interface Box is part of the SCADA system.
  Control interface box with process diagram in the front panel and with the same distribution that
  the different elements located in the unit, for an easy understanding by the student.
• All sensors, with their respective signals, are properly manipulated from -10V. to +10V. computer output.
  Sensors connectors in the interface have different pines numbers (from 2 to 16), to avoid connection
  errors.
  Single cable between the control interface box and computer.
  The unit control elements are permanently computer controlled, without necessity of
  changes or connections during the whole process test procedure.
  Simultaneous visualization in the computer of all parameters involved in the process.
  Calibration of all sensors involved in the process.
  Real time curves representation about system responses.
  Storage of all the process data and results in a file.
  Graphic representation, in real time, of all the process/system responses.
  All the actuators’ values can be changed at any time from the keyboard allowing the
  analysis about curves and responses of the whole process.
  All the actuators and sensors values and their responses are displayed on only one screen in the
  computer.
  Shield and filtered signals to avoid external interferences.
  Real time computer control with flexibility of modifications from the computer keyboard HTLS150/150C/CIB
  of the parameters, at any moment during the process.
  Real time computer control for pumps, compressors, heating elements, control valves, etc.
  Real time computer control for parameters involved in the process simultaneously.
  Open control allowing modifications, at any moment and in real time, of parameters involved in the
  process simultaneously.
  Three safety levels, one mechanical in the unit, another electronic in the control interface and
  the third one in the control software.
• 3 DAB. Data Acquisition Board:
  The Data Acquisition board is part of the SCADA system.
  PCI Express Data acquisition board (National Instruments) to be placed in a computer slot. Bus
  PCI Express.
• Analog input:
  Number of channels= 16 single-ended or 8 differential. Resolution=16 bits, 1 in 65536.
• Sampling rate up to: 250 KS/s (kilo samples per second).
• Input range (V)=±10 V. Data transfers=DMA, interrupts, programmed I/0. DMA channels=6.
• Analog output:
  Number of channels=2. Resolution=16 bits, 1 in 65536.
• Maximum output rate up to: 900 KS/s.
• Output range (V)=±10 V. Data transfers=DMA, interrupts, programmed I/0. DAB
• Digital Input/Output:
• Number of channels=24 inputs/outputs. D0 or DI Sample Clock frequency: 0 to 100 MHz.
• Timing: Number of Counter/timers=4. Resolution: Counter/timers: 32 bits.
  The Data Acquisition board model may change at any moment, providing the same or better
  features than those required for the unit.
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Complete Technical Specifications (for main items)

• 4 ATENG 11803. Computer Control + Data Acquisition + Data Management Software:
  The three softwares are part of the SCADA system.
  Compatible with actual Windows operating systems. Graphic and intuitive simulation of the process in
  screen. Compatible with the industry standards.
  Registration and visualization of all process variables in an automatic and simultaneous way.
  Flexible, open and multicontrol software, developed with actual windows graphic systems, acting
  simultaneously on all process parameters.
  Management, processing, comparison and storage of data.
  Sampling velocity up to 250 KS/s (kilo samples per second).
  HTLS150/150C/CCSOF
  Calibration system for the sensors involved in the process.
  It allows the registration of the alarms state and the graphic representation in real time.
  Comparative analysis of the obtained data, after the process and modification of the conditions during
  the process.
  Open software, allowing the teacher to modify texts, instructions. Teacher’s and student’s
  passwords to facilitate the teacher’s control on the student, and allowing the access to different work
  levels.
  This unit allows the 30 students of the classroom to visualize simultaneously all the results
  and the manipulation of the unit, during the process, by using a projector or an electronic
  whiteboard.
  5 Cables and Accessories, for normal operation.
• 6Manuals:
• This unit is supplied with 8 manuals: Required services, Assembly and Installation, Interface and Control Software, Starting-up, Safety,
  Maintenance, Calibration & Practices manuals.
• References 1 to 6 are the main items: ATENG 11803 + HTLS150/150C/CIB + DAB + HTLS150/150C/CCSOF + Cables and
  Accessories + Manuals are included in the minimum supply for enabling normal and full operation.
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