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Figure 1 : A Windtunnel

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Figure 2 : Schematic of a Open-return Windtunnel

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Figure 3 : Schematic of a Closed-return low speed Windtunnel

Formula 1 Windtunnels

Leading teams in Formula 1 have their own windtunnels. Wind tunnels in general are used for testing purposes and aerodynamical optimization. They are specially designed to simulate airflow like in open air and flow velocity as close as possible to reality. Diligent attention is given so that the conditions in the windtunnel match the conditions on the track in every aspect.

Figure 1 below shows a Wind tunnel.

There are two major types:

Open circuit Windtunnel

If the tunnel discharges its flow to the atmosphere (or laboratory, or pressure vessel, or other unprepared environment) it is called an open-circuit Windtunnel. The Open Circuit Windtunnel has a centrifugal blower upstream or downstream of the test section.

Figure 2 below shows the schematic of a Open return wind tunnel.

Closed circuit Windtunnel

Closed-circuit tunnels have more uniform flow, in principle, than type (ii), and are the usual choice for large tunnels, but care is needed to maintain good flow at the entrance to the contraction. The flow at exit from the fourth corner (counting from the test section) is typically not much better than the exit flow from a centrifugal blower, although the corner vanes themselves have some effect in reducing turbulence (they can be regarded as honeycombs with walls in one direction only).

Figure 3 below shows the Schematic of a Closed return Wind tunnel.



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