A centrifuge for studies of fluid dynamics phenomena in a rotating frame of reference

Authors

  • M. Vargas
  • E. Ramos
  • G. Ascanio
  • R. Espejel
  • G. Esquivel
  • G. Hernández-Cruz

Keywords:

Centrifuge, fluid dynamics, microgravity, natural convection, Coriolis force

Abstract

A centrifuge for the study of fluid mechanics phenomena in a rotating frame has been constructed at the Center for Energy Research at the National University of Mexico (UNAM). The centrifuge has a 1.5 $m$ long arm and is designed to rotate at a maximum rate of $86$ $rpm$ which corresponds to a maximum centrifugal acceleration of $13$ $g$. This paper describes the mechanical characteristics of the centrifuge and its instrumentation. The potential of the system for performing fluid mechanics experiments in a rotating frame of reference is also discussed and sample results of natural convection in a cavity are presented.

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Published

2002-01-01

How to Cite

[1]
M. Vargas, E. Ramos, G. Ascanio, R. Espejel, G. Esquivel, and G. Hernández-Cruz, “A centrifuge for studies of fluid dynamics phenomena in a rotating frame of reference”, Rev. Mex. Fís., vol. 48, no. 3, pp. 255–0, Jan. 2002.

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Vol. 48 No. 3 (2002): Revista Mexicana de Física.

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