Measurement of Boundary Layers
Product Code : JA-FMAHLE-10013
The Measurement of Boundary Layers accessory (SKU JA-FMAHLE-10013) is used to investigate the boundary layer on a flat plate placed in an air stream. A vertically sliding Pitot tube measures total pressure at three positions along the plate, with an extra point for static pressure. JaincoLab supplies this boundary layer accessory to engineering colleges for fluid mechanics and aerodynamics practicals, where students plot velocity profiles and see the layer thicken along the plate.
Specifications
The flat plate measures 420 x 80 x 8 mm with a 15° chamfer facing the flow; the Pitot tube slides vertically over 0 to 18 mm, has a 0.6 mm inner diameter and can be set 10 mm, 210 mm and 410 mm from the leading edge, with pressures shown on a tube manometer.
| Product | Measurement of Boundary Layers |
| SKU | JA-FMAHLE-10013 |
| Flat plate | L x W x H 420 x 80 x 8 mm |
| Leading edge | 15° chamfer facing the incident flow |
| Pitot tube | Vertically sliding, 0-18 mm; inner diameter 0.6 mm; measures total pressure |
| Measuring positions | 3 positions: 10 mm, 210 mm and 410 mm from the leading edge |
| Static pressure | Additional measuring point |
| Pressure display | Static and total pressure on a tube manometer |
| Type | Accessory for an experimental plant |
Applications of the boundary layer accessory
The boundary layer accessory lets students measure how velocity rises from zero at the plate surface to the free-stream value and how this layer grows along the plate, a basic practical in boundary layer theory for fluid mechanics and aerodynamics courses.
- Investigating the boundary layer on a flat plate
- Measuring velocity profiles at 10, 210 and 410 mm from the leading edge
- Comparing boundary layer thickness at the three positions
- Fluid mechanics and aerodynamics practicals in mechanical and aeronautical engineering courses
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the flat plate, sliding Pitot tube and static pressure point as an accessory. The base experimental plant is not part of this listing; the tube manometer used for display and any connecting hoses are confirmed on the quotation. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
Minimum order quantity, lead time and packing are confirmed on each quotation for the number of units and the delivery destination. The accessory is supplied by JaincoLab on its own or with the base air flow plant for colleges and tender orders.
Frequently asked questions
At which positions can the Pitot tube be set?
At 10 mm, 210 mm and 410 mm from the leading edge of the plate.
What is the travel of the Pitot tube?
It slides vertically over 0 to 18 mm and has an inner diameter of 0.6 mm.
Is the base plant included?
No. This is an accessory for an experimental plant; the base plant is confirmed on the quotation.
Related products
- Air Flow Studies Apparatus
- Venturi Tube
- Air Flow Experimental Plant
- Pressure Distribution on a Cylinder
The base air flow plant and related accessories are listed in the JaincoLab fluid mechanics lab equipment range.
Request a quote
To order the Measurement of Boundary Layers accessory, send the quantity and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected]. Tender and project enquiries can be sent through the tenders page.
