Setup of a 3D printed wind tunnel: Application for calibrating bi-directional velocity probes used in fire engineering applications
Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE Jazyk angličtina Země Anglie, Velká Británie Médium electronic-ecollection
Typ dokumentu časopisecké články
PubMed
37396413
PubMed Central
PMC10314287
DOI
10.1016/j.ohx.2023.e00440
PII: S2468-0672(23)00047-0
Knihovny.cz E-zdroje
- Klíčová slova
- 3D printing, Arduino, Bi-Directional Velocity Probe, Fire Engineering, Velocity, Wind Tunnel,
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
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 is used, able to produce parts for the wind tunnel system which are durable and easy to handle and assemble. The system additionally includes an Arduino-based measuring unit with a hot-wire anemometer and temperature correction: Rev. P. This takes precise measurements; continuously logging data on a computer through a USB interface and capable of saving data on an SD card. This design provides users with parameters of velocity flow up to 4 m/s with standard deviation of 1.2 % and turbulence intensity of 1 %. The main advantages of this wind tunnel are its simplicity to build and portability.
Majaczech z s Bile Policany 1 544 52 Czech Republic
Occupational Safety Research Institute Jeruzalemska 1283 9 Praha 1 Nove Mesto 110 00 Czech Republic
University of Central Lancashire School of Engineering Fylde Rd Preston PR1 2HE UK
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