Human-flow Interaction Wind Tunnel
University of Manchester
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- Location:
- Manchester
- Owner(s):
- British Cycling working in partnership with University of Manchester
- Test Section 1 size:
- 2m x 2m x 5m
- Operational Status:
- Operational.
- Number and Type of Staff:
- Scientific: 4
Technical Support: 2
- Test support:
- Model design, installation and testing.
- Designation:
- Human-flow Interaction Wind Tunnel
- Performance:
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Maximum Flow Speed: 22 m/s
Reynolds No: 1.5 x 106 /m
Total Pressure: 1 atm
Pressure: Up to 300 Pa
Temperature: Room temperature
Turbulence intensity: ~ 0.2%
Run Time: Continuous
Typical Recharge Time: N/A
- Testing Capabilities:
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Flow visualisation: Thermography
Aerodynamic loads: six-component force balance
Laser Measurements: PIV
- Specialist Rigs:
- Measurements of aerodynamic drag of a manikin or a cyclist on bike or wheel chair and real-time imaging of rider posture.
- Equipment:
- Six-component under floor force balance on a rotating turntable, Streamwise ProCap Professional, PIV, Thermography, hot-wire anemometry.