Visualization of Streamlines Teaching Equipment

The laminar, two-dimensional flow in this experimental unit provides a good approximation of potential flow of ideal fluids. The unit is designed to visualize streamline fields for flow around drag bodies and flow through changes in cross-section.

Streamlines are displayed using a contrast medium (ink) injected into the flowing water. Sources and sinks are generated through four water connections located in the bottom plate. The flow patterns can be clearly observed through the glass plate during flow around different bodies and through different cross-sections.

The water flow rate and quantity of contrast medium can be adjusted using valves. The water connections for sources and sinks can also be individually controlled and combined as required. Different drag bodies and changes in cross-section are included, while a rubber plate allows users to create their own models.

The experimental unit can be positioned easily and securely on a suitable base module work surface. Water can be supplied through the base module or alternatively through a laboratory water supply.

Manufactured by Atico Export with quality-focused production and attention to engineering specifications for teaching and training purposes.

Specifications :

• Visualization of streamlines in laminar two-dimensional flow
• Water used as the flowing medium and ink as the contrast medium
• Hinged upper glass plate for easy model replacement
• Bottom plate with water connections for generating sources and sinks
• Sources and sinks can be combined as required
• Different drag bodies and changes in cross-section included
• Rubber plate for creating individual models
• Adjustable flow velocity, water supply, drainage and contrast medium dosage using valves
• Water supply through the base module or laboratory supply

Technical Details :

Flow Chamber :

• Construction: Two plates
• Distance between plates: 2 mm
• Upper plate: Glass
• Bottom plate: Glass with 4 water connections for sources and sinks
• Experiment area length × width: 400 × 280 mm

Models :

• 10 drag bodies and changes in cross-section

Rubber Plate for Custom Models :

• Length × Height: 300 × 400 mm
• Thickness: 2 mm

Contrast Medium Injection :

• Number of holes: 15
• Contrast medium tank capacity: 500 mL