A centrifuge for studies of fluid dynamics phenomena in a rotating frame of reference
A centrifuge for the study of fluid mechanics phenomena in a rotating frame has been constructed at the Center for Energy Research at the National University of Mexico (UNAM). The centrifuge has a 1.5 m long arm and is designed to rotate at a maximum rate of 86 rpm which corresponds to a maximum centrifugal acceleration of 13 g. This paper describes the mechanical characteristics of the centrifuge and its instrumentation. The potential of the system for performing fluid mechanics experiments in a rotating frame of reference is also discussed and sample results of natural convection in a cavity are presented.
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedad Mexicana de Física
2002
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0035-001X2002000300013 |
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