Trun Wide Boundry Layer Wind Tunnel

About Trun Wide Boundry Layer Wind Tunnel

A compact, wide-section boundary layer wind tunnel engineered for flexible aerodynamic testing where space efficiency and moderate-to-high wind speeds are required.

 Facility Overview

• Type: Truncated Wide Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel (WT4)
• Application: Structural aerodynamics, localized urban studies, infrastructure testing
• Flow Condition: Simulated atmospheric boundary-layer with compact footprint

 Test Section Dimensions

• Height: 1.7 m
• Width: 7.5 m
• Length: 9.0 m
• Configuration: Shortened test section with wide cross-section for versatile model setups

 Aerodynamic Performance

• Maximum Wind Speed: up to 12 m/s
• Flow Control: Adjustable velocity for varied test scenarios
• Flow Characteristics: Stable turbulent boundary-layer suitable for scaled studies

Testing Capabilities

• Wind loading on buildings and medium-scale structures
• Localized urban wind flow and interference effects
• Pedestrian wind comfort assessments
• Parametric and rapid testing of multiple configurations
• Infrastructure components and faade performance studies

 Key Features

• Compact design with wide test area for flexible use
• Higher wind speeds compared to large-area low-speed tunnels
• Efficient setup for iterative and parametric testing
• Balanced capability between speed, size, and spatial coverage