FLOTEK® 1440 - Research Grade Educational Wind Tunnel
The research grade FLOTEK® 1440 educational wind tunnel has become our most popular model for university engineering and technology programs. This provides a full 12″ x 12″ (300mm square) cross section in the working area over 36″ (900mm) in length. It also has a higher air velocity capacity. This extra flexibility, coupled with the excellent flow patterns obtained, make the 1440 particularly suitable for research use as well as laboratory teaching. The standard model 1440-90 includes a 5 HP motor with wind speeds up to 90 MPH. Optional upgrades are available with max speeds up to 180 MPH.
It is a floor standing unit with its own integral support structure. The 1440 allows larger models with more data points.
Air is drawn through the entrance cone into the test section by a variable speed fan. A plastic honeycomb flow straightener with an L:D ratio of 10:1, assures a laminar air flow through the test section. The entrance cone has a contraction ratio of 12:1, down to a test section measuring 12″ x 12″ x 36″ (305mm x 305mm x 914mm) long. The air velocity through the test section is variable up to 132 fps (40m/s).
The test section has clear acrylic side walls and top to give a clear observation of the test in progress. The other flow sections are fabricated from 11 gauge steel formed sections.
A range of accessories is available for laboratory demonstrations. A further accessory allows the system to be connected to a user supplied computer, and includes an interface card and Labview software.
Flotek 1440-90 Wind Tunnel, 5HP AC motor- 90 MPH test section velocity.
Lesson Plans and Lab Manual. Requires 208/220 volt Three phase AC power or
380/460 VAC 3 Phase power. Please specify preferred voltage
Flotek 1440-135 Wind Tunnel, 7.5 HP AC motor- 135 MPH test section velocity.
Lesson Plans and Lab Manual. Requires 380/460 Volt Three Phase AC power Standard
Can be configured for other voltage requirements at additional cost.
Flotek 1440-180 Wind Tunnel, 15 HP AC motor- 180 MPH* test section velocity.
Lesson Plans and Lab Manual. Requires 440/ 460 Volt Three Phase AC power Standard
Can be configured for other voltage requirements at additional cost.
*Maximum test section velocity for 30 sec. 160 MPH continuous
- Computer Data Acquisition System I
- National Instruments C-Rio Integrated Controller based system with LabView Software
- 17 pressure transducers for real-time data. Include modules to control wind tunnel motor speed and airfoil angle of attack.
- Digital RPM readout
- Allows students to read the exact motor RPM. Can also read velocity of Test Section without model.
- NACA 2415
- Airfoil with 16 pressure taps controlled by computer with optional Data Acquisition system.
- Airfoil with manual control.
- Additional Airfoils (0015, 4415 and flat plane).
- 2-Component Balance Beam
- NASCAR Exhibit
- Reads wind velocity and drag profile over stationary car.
- Allows students to evaluate the effects of race car drafting by repositioning 2 other cars.
- Venturi Fluid Flow Studies Option
- Two sets of plates available. Each with an upper and lower section.
Option A – illustrates continuity law – Laminar Flow (10 degree divergent angle)
Option B – illustrates continuity law – with Flow Separation (15 degree divergent angle)
- Two sets of plates available. Each with an upper and lower section.
- 20 Tube Manometer
- For enhanced visual reference.
Delivery and setup @ $1.50 / mile. $550.00 per-day on-site fee for setup and training.
FT-1440-90 Base Price Flotek 1440-90 90 MPH
(5 HP AC motor) 208 /220VAC Three phase or 440/480 VAC 3 Phase Power
FT-1440-125 Base Price Flotek 1440-125 125 MPH
(7.5 HP AC motor) 380-460 VAC 3 Phase (optional 208 / 220 VAC 3 Phase)
FT-1440-185 Base Price Flotek 1440-185 185 MPH
(15 HP AC motor) 380-460 VAC 3 Phase
FT-1440-100 Manufacture the Wind Tunnel in 3 Section
Optional Equipment
FT-1440-200 C-Rio based Data Acquisition System
Computer Control System
FT-1440-220 Custom Instrumentation grade data system*
FT-1440-250 Dell Optiplex Computer with 22” Flat Panel
Monitor
FT-1440-300 Digital RPM Readout
FT-1440-400 NACA 2415 Airfoil w/ Data Control
FT-1440-410 NACA 2415 Airfoil w/ Manual Control
FT-1440-420 NACA 0015 Airfoil
FT-1440-430 NACA 4415 Airfoil
FT-1440-440 NACA Flat Plane Airfoil
FT-1440-450 NACA Airfoil to Mount on Beam
FT-1440-460 Computer Controlled Yarn (Visual Display)
FT-1440-500 2-Component Balance Beam
FT-1440-600 NASCAR Exhibit w/ Digital Scale
FT-1440-610 NASCAR Exhibit w/o Digital Scale
FT-1440-700 Venturi Fluid Flow Studies Option A
FT-1440-710 Venturi Fluid Flow Studies Option B
FT-1440-800 20 Tube Manometer
FT-1440-900 Golf Ball Experiment
FT-1440-950 Golf Ball Experiment to mount on Beam
FT-1440-1200 Flow around Buildings Experiment
FT-1440-1300 Rocket Experiement with digital scale
FT-1440-1400 DRY ICE Flow visulation system
FT-1440-1000 On-Site fee for Setup and Training (per day)
FT-1440-1100 Delivery In GDJ Truck
*Flotek custom Instrumentation grade data acquisition system for accurate instrumentation grade readings of air speed in test section. All components are NIST traceable certified. Includes one 0-20 Torr ( 0-10”) pressure transducer Resolution 0.01% of F.S Accuracy +/- 0.15% of reading. Monitors room RH (%), Temperature and Barometric Pressure Displayed on Data Screen. All readings displayed and logged in Graph from in LabVIEW software. Calibration Lab Logo on Screen
