Fc-9 Streamline flow
Published: Tuesday 05 June 2007 - Updated: Tuesday 05 June 2007
Aim
To demonstrate the streamline flow around various objects.
Apparatus
- Streamline flow apparatus
- Portalab
Diagrams
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Description
The Streamline flow apparatus consists of 3 separate areas, a central large viewing area for the placement of models to be investigated , a motor driven fluid circulator and a storage well which for the Styrofoam cells . A series of gaps on the side wells induces laminar flow and the interaction of the water made visible by the beads with the plastic model shapes is clearly demonstrated.