OMNIPROBES

Omniprobes used in a wind tunnel test

OMNIPROBES

For flows with high amounts of swirl, such as in the wake behind automobiles, our 12-hole Omniprobe is an ideal measurement choice. A micro-machined spherical tip accommodates 12 pressure ports that allow for measurement of +/- 150 degrees of flow angle.

Omniprobes are frequently used for high-angularity wake measurements around automobile wheels, wake measurements behind automobiles and rolling-road wind tunnels. Omniprobes are also ideal in applications where the predominant direction of the flow is not known in advance or where the probe may see a complete reversal of the flow during testing, such as in wind engineering or combustor swirl flows.

Omniprobe

OMNIPROBE FEATURES:

  • 12-hole
  • Spherical tip geometry
  • Standard tip diameter starting at 6.35mm
  • Capable of measuring flow vectors up to ±150 °
  • Temperature ratings up to 500° C
  • High accuracy NIST traceable aerodynamic calibrations
  • Up to 9000 discrete aerodynamic calibration points per speed
  • 303, 304 Stainless steel construction; Optional nickel based super alloy for high strength
  • Custom engineering solutions available
  • Available in Straight and L-shaped geometries
  • Standard media: non-reactive gases, air, water, and other fluids
  • Angle error less than ±2°
  • Velocity error less than ±3% or ±0.005 m/s (whichever is larger)

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