Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA
Date of Award
8-2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mechanical Engineering
First Advisor
Dr. Isaac Choutapalli
Second Advisor
Dr. Horacio Vasquez
Third Advisor
Dr. Robert Freeman
Abstract
When it comes to designing products that will be highly subjected to the aerodynamics of the atmospheric freestream, it’s vital to take into consideration parameters such as geometry and surface smoothness. The optimization of the performance of certain products may be done so with the usage of wind tunnel testing. In order to utilize this tool to its full potential, the flow quality must be pre-determined before running tests. In determining the flow quality there are two main parameters needed to obtain this value. These parameters are referred to as the Turbulence Factor (TF) and Turbulence Intensity (TI). To calculate these values the following methods are options to help determining the unknowns. Hot Wire Anemometry, Laser Doppler Velocimetry [LDV], Turbulence & Pressure Spheres. For this report the method of Turbulence Spheres will be used for the determination of the flow quality of the UTPA’s sub sonic, open circuit wind tunnel.
Granting Institution
University of Texas-Pan American
Comments
Copyright 2015 David Omar Cano. All Rights Reserved.
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