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System Components - Omega WT-3100 User Manual

Controlled open loop wind tunnel

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The WT-3100 can be used for the following applications:
Heat Sink Testing- Characterize a variety of heat sink sizes for natural and forced
convection cooling.
Heat Sink Comparison- Test two heat sinks side by side and compare their thermal
performance in the same environment.
Component Testing- Test vehicle for component characterization.
PCB Testing- Test actual or simulated PCBs for thermal and flow distribution.
Flow Visualization- Observe flow distribution when a PCB or test object is placed in the
tunnel by smoke or buoyant bubbles through the all Plexi-glass™ test section.
Variable Speed- Change the flow rate by controlling the fan RPM.
Flow Direction- Test the effect of flow direction (fan failure simulation) by controlling the
fans (either variable RPM or on/off).
Quick Access- Quickly change the test specimen through the side panel.
Sensor Port- Measure pressure, velocity and temperature through the ports at the entrance
and exhaust of the test section.
Data
Center-
View data and monitor events at the data center (optional accessory)

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

The part numbers identified in Figure 1 show the system components of the WT-3100.
These part numbers are described below:
1.
Test Section
2.
Instrument ports
3.
Fan tray
4.
Diffuser section
5.
Fan box (on/off)
6.
Nozzle section
7.
Controller
8.
Fan connector
9.
Test door
10.
Stands
11.
Honeycomb
12.
Screens

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