Flow visualization technique using the air bubbles method and a special induction-return flow water tunnel
Abstract
This article introduces an air bubble method for low speed flow visualization in a water tunnel. An induction-return flow water tunnel is adopted; air is compressed into the induction tube by a compressor, and good air bubble visualization can be obtained in the test section. Some test results with this visualization method are given.
- Publication:
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Acta Aerodynamica Sinica
- Pub Date:
- September 1986
- Bibcode:
- 1986AcAer...4..320W
- Keywords:
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- Bubbles;
- Compressed Air;
- Flow Visualization;
- Water Tunnel Tests;
- Subsonic Flow;
- Instrumentation and Photography