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Howden's engineered axial fans provide the wind

Wind tunnels play an important role in aerodynamic developments and can also deliver the thrill of flying! Whatever the demand, Howden's fans ensure highly reliable and efficient air flows.

Wind tunnels for research and design

Wind tunnels are essential in understanding aerodynamic effectiveness and the impact of wind noise and temperature variations on test objects.

Air is moved past the object/wind tunnel model by a powerful Howden fan and the effects can be measured and studied, allowing the researchers to view aerodynamic forces, pressure distribution or other aerodynamic-related characteristics.

Our fans deliver high efficiency air movement with the right volume of air flow relative to power consumption. Our fans can quickly achieve the necessary flow, operate at low temperatures and with minimised noise output.

Applicable Products:
  • Axial fans
Download the brochure for more information

Wind tunnel fans

Leisure - body flying

Bodyflying or indoor skydiving is becoming increasingly popular as a leisure activity. It operates as a vertically positioned wind tunnel, with fans driving air upwards, maintaining the flow necessary to keep the 'flyer' suspended.

Howden fans are designed according to the specific needs of each site, providing the best efficiencies for ongoing operations.

Applicable Products:
  • Axial fans

Axipal

Wind tunnels are essential in understanding aerodynamic effectiveness and the impact of wind noise and temperature variations on test objects.

Air is moved past the object/wind tunnel model by a powerful Howden fan and the effects can be measured and studied, allowing the researchers to view aerodynamic forces, pressure distribution or other aerodynamic-related characteristics.

Our fans deliver high efficiency air movement with the right volume of air flow relative to power consumption. Our fans can quickly achieve the necessary flow, operate at low temperatures and with minimised noise output.

Applicable Products:
  • Axial fans
Download the brochure for more information

wind tunnel fans

Bodyflying or indoor skydiving is becoming increasingly popular as a leisure activity. It operates as a vertically positioned wind tunnel, with fans driving air upwards, maintaining the flow necessary to keep the 'flyer' suspended.

Howden fans are designed according to the specific needs of each site, providing the best efficiencies for ongoing operations.

Applicable Products:
  • Axial fans

Axipal

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Custom designed fans with turnkey delivery

Project delivery is provided on a scalable basis with full turnkey provision available to reduce project complexity, cost and management during design and installation stages.
 
Our global service network means we can provide full lifetime support.

 

Why Howden?

  • Ability to quickly ramp up speed to reach conditions required for the test with acceleration to 100% in 15 seconds and deceleration back to 0% in 15 seconds
  • Lowest noise to support acoustic testing from fans engineered with low noise blades
  • Ability to operate in temperatures as low as -55oC in line with the demands of climatic wind tunnels
  • Flexible fan range to meeting every volume requirement (typically up to 4000 m3/s, but more can be achieved if required)
  • High availability from fans proven to deliver reliable performance backed up with Howden Uptime
  • Long service life with expected life span of at least 30 years

 
 

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