Windtuner supports clients in pressure measurement applications through a combination of specialized hardware, software, and data processing workflows. The aim is to deliver accurate, reliable, and automated data, even in complex flow environments, because pressure and velocity information is especially critical there.
A Windtuner Ethernet Intelligent Pressure Scanner
In our various cooperation cases with universities and corporations, we’ve helped establish and improve all kinds of modern wind tunnel laboratory experiment environments. Engineers require synchronized acquisition of static pressure, dynamic pressure distribution, flow velocity, and three-dimensional flow direction—often under demanding spatial constraints. Windtuner introduces an integrated system with pressure scanners and other instruments built around the Windtuner pressure scanner to help synchronize complicated data acquisition.
Out of the many core client needs we’ve fulfilled, 1.accurate pressure and velocity measurement, 2.dependable three-dimensional flow direction analysis, and 3.automated high-density data acquisition are particularly worth elaboration.
Accurate Pressure and Flow Velocity Measurement
Clients ask for accuracy and validity:We ensure data accuracy throughout our entire measurement process. Our pressure measurement architecture is built upon the Windtuner Ethernet Intelligent Pressure Scanner, an ideal core component for high-performance flow field testing systems, such as engines, compressors, gas turbines, and wind tunnels. With an accuracy of ±0.05% FS and 24-bit A/D resolution, our pressure scanners acquire stable static/dynamic pressure parameters.
Our pressure scanner is paired with customized, configured multi-hole probes. Five-hole, seven-hole or other designs of probes help capture total pressure, static pressure, and derived flow velocity across flow fields. Both are calibrated in our wind tunnel test centers.
Performing 3D Flow Direction Analysis with Multi-Hole Probes
The flow direction in 3D environments can only be discovered by covering many key points around the test subject. Our five-hole probe and seven-hole probes are designed specifically for 3D measurement, precisely capturing incoming flow angle and spatial velocity components within complex flow fields.
Furthermore, Windtuner probes are produced through micron-level 3D metal printing, giving them more consistent hole positioning and stronger structural integrity. The improved angular sensitivity and calibration stability of these probes result in more reliable flow direction reconstruction, across a defined Mach and angular range.
Through the intelligent functions of our pressure scanners, probe signals are directly input into WindLabX measurement and control software, where embedded algorithms convert multi-channel pressure data into yaw angle, pitch angle, and velocity vectors. As the three-dimensional flow field is visualized into mapped formats, engineers can begin their work at ease.
Introducing Automation and Efficiency Into Data Acquisition
Modern testing programs demand automation as their measurements usually include hundreds or thousands of spatial points. We complete the requirement to measure multiple points or moving flow fields by coordinating electric actuator systems and motion controllers:These position probes accurately within a three-dimensional coordinate framework.
Systems focused on digital automation and software development makes fully automated 3D flow field data collection possible. Complex spatial measurement tasks can be turned into repeatable, programmable procedures through the combination of correctly automated equipment.
Integrated Measurement Architecture for Demanding Applications
At Windtuner, our complete measurement system works as such: The pressure scanner acts as the 'mother' of the air tubes and gathers high-accuracy pressure data. Multi-hole probes(design chosen according to specific real situation) are placed inside the flow field and collect what the fluid is actually doing via measurable signals. Electric actuators then precisely move the probes through the test section as programmed. Finally, after the raw collection is completed, our WindLabX measurement and control software ties everything together, providing autonomous support in scans. Raw pressure numbers turn into clear flow maps that engineers can review, compare, and interpret without omitting important information.
Windtuner delivers a coherent and trustworthy pressure measurement solution for advanced flow field research. We apply differentiated and carefully calculated designs and strategies on different clients cases to optimize their respective flow field measurement capabilities and efficiency
