Alternate Definitions for closed circuit wind tunnel

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Term: closed circuit wind tunnel
Definition:

a wind tunnel where air is recirculated in a circuit from the fan, through the test section, and back to the fan

Examples:

A closed circuit wind tunnel typically requires less power and produces higher quality flow than an equivalent flow rate open circuit wind tunnel.

Created 2016.05.10
Last Modified 2023.03.27
Contributed by Fred Haan
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