Water Tunnel
About
The SAFL water tunnel is a specialized facility, used to study cavitation and other high-velocity flow problems. The water tunnel is a closed jet arrangement with absolute pressure regulation capabilities. In addition to a high velocity flow, this facility is equipped with high-speed photography and video apparatuses for capturing experimental runs. Available instrumentation also includes laser-based optical techniques, hydrophones, and force balances.
Specifications
- Test section: 18.9 cm wide x 18.9 cm deep (0.62 ft x 0.62 ft)
- Maximum velocity in excess of 20 m/s (65.6 ft/s)
Measurement Capabilities
- Laser-based optical instrumentation, such as PIV, high-speed PIV, LDV, and PDA
- Hydrophones
- High-speed photography and video
- Force balances