UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON · Awarded contract
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Supply of Six Modular Moveable Wind Tunnels for Fluid Mechanics Teaching at University of Southampton

Awarded 02 Feb 2017

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Awarded02 Feb 2017
Value£56,000.00
RegionSouth East
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 4y 9mo ago5y term
Awarded 2 Feb 2017Expired 1 Feb 2022

The University of Southampton awarded a contract to TecQuipment Ltd for the provision of six modular low-footprint moveable wind tunnels for teaching purposes, valued at £56,000.

The wind tunnels will be used to teach fluid mechanics principles and experimental techniques, including laminar/turbulent boundary layer measurements and force and surface/wake pressure measurement on a cylinder.

Each unit features quick setup and change-over, modular design for easy experiment switching, minimal floor space usage, and easy access during use.

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