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PIV/PLIF

PIV/PLIF
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The integrated PIV/PLIF system from TSI is a unique, on-line diagnostic tool that lets a TSI system simultaneously measure global scalar property fields (e.g., temperature, concentration) along with the two- or three-component velocity field.

A laser sheet illuminates the measurement region and the PIV camera captures Mie-scattered light to determine the velocity field. Fluorescence is collected on a dedicated PLIF camera. The relationship between fluorescence intensity and scalar properties obtained from calibration is used to convert the PLIF image field into the scalar quantity of interest.

Simultaneous PLIF and PIV measurements can be used to evaluate mass transfer rates, heat transfer rates, and mixing processes. Dynamic links to MATLAB® and Tecplot® software packages provide a higher level of capability and flexibility in data analysis and display. Other features of the integrated PLIF/PIV package include a dual camera housing, complete software control of all hardware components, image processing, field alignment, just to name a few. For more information, please see the attached literature or contact a TSI representative.

 

Features & Benefits

  • Measures flow velocity and global scalar property fields simultaneously
  • Choice of different cameras for PIV and PLIF imaging
  • Simultaneous or sequential PIV and PLIF measurements
  • Use of INSIGHT™ 3G Data Acquisition, Analysis and Display Software affords maximum flexibility in data acquisition and display
  • Unique, in-situ PLIF calibration process can be performed under actual experimental conditions
  • Choice of lasers to match the application
 

Applications

  • Combustion diagnostics
  • Mass and heat flux measurements
  • Contaminant transport
  • Mixing processes

Included Items

  • Double pulse Nd:YAG laser (50 mJ/pulse standard, higher pulse energy available as upgrade option)
  • Additional PLIF laser (required for PLIF measurements not using YAG harmonic)
  • CCD camera for PIV with frame-straddling (specific model depends upon application; includes camera lens, all interface cables, camera frame grabber)
  • CCD camera for PLIF (specific model depends upon application; includes camera lens, all interface cables, camera frame grabber)
  • INSIGHT™ 3G-PIVLIF Data Acquisition, Analysis and Display Software Package with PLIF and PIV capabilities
  • Light sheet optics (and optional Laser Light Arm)
  • Optical filters (PIV filter, specific PLIF filter depends on species being measured)
  • LASERPULSE™ Synchronizer (Model 610035)
  • All associated manuals

Literature

Accessories

POWERVIEW Cameras

  • High speed image capture for PIV and PLIF applications
  • Frame rate from 200 to 500 fps with Camera Link output
  • Protective mask prevents fatal damage to the CCD array by laser light
  • 12-bit intensity dynamic range
  • Single and dual (stereo) camera configurations
  • Option to be used with the HyperStreaming™ Image Transfer System
More Information

POWERVIEW Plus Cameras - 2MP

  • Very high spatial resolution, up to 11 million pixels
  • Low noise characteristics
  • Frame-straddling capability
  • Up to 32 frames per second framing rate

Seeding Particles

  • Full range of particle materials
  • Full range of particle sizes
  • Fluorescent particles for micro PIV experiments

Rails for PIV - Rails for PIV

TSI Rails provide the flexibility in a sturdy support system needed for any PIV system. Various lengths are available, to customise the system to the cameras and light sheet optics used.

Mount Kits for PIV

  • Quick setup time
  • Long term stability
  • Ease of use
  • Simple adjustments
  • Rugged but precise
  • Rotates to any angle

PIV System Global Sizing Velocimeter (GSV) - GSV

  • Single camera operation simplifies measurements and improves accuracy
  • Simultaneous measurements of droplet Size and Velocity
  • Unique hardware configuration for higher accuracy, even in high-concentration or varying droplet refractive index situations
  • Inhomogeneous, reacting, and even absorbing droplets can be measured with no additional corrections required
  • Patented processing algorithms have been theoretically and experimentally validated
  • Simple system setup and turn-key operation using stored hardware parameters
  • Simple upgrade from PIV Systems to perform GSV measurements

Fog Generator - 9308

  • High capacity
  • Quick warmup time
  • Seeding oil is non-toxic
  • Remote control included

Oil Droplet Generator - 9307

The Oil Droplet Generator (TSI Model 9307) is used to produce large quantities of oil droplets for seeding flows when making PIV or LDV measurements. The large droplet output is especially useful for seeding high-speed flows.

POWERVIEW Cameras - HS-200

  • High speed image capture for PIV and PLIF applications
  • Frame rate from 200 to 500 fps with Camera Link output
  • Protective mask prevents fatal damage to the CCD array by laser light
  • 12-bit intensity dynamic range
  • Single and dual (stereo) camera configurations
  • Option to be used with the HyperStreaming™ Image Transfer System

Six-jet Atomizer - 9306

  • External control for selecting up to six atomizer jets
  • External control of dilution air flow rate to adjust output concentrations and dry solid particles
  • Generates and expels particles into pressurized
  • Generation of polydisperse aerosols in high concentrations environments 

Filters

  • Full range of transmission wavelengths
  • Long wave pass, short wave pass, and band pass filters
  • Built in threaded mounts for direct attachment to camera lens

Remote Focus Mechanism - 640050/1-R

  • Precise remote control of the camera lens focusing to the particle images
  • Coarse and fine controls with stepper motor
  • Applicable for all Nikon F-mount camera lenses (or equivalent)
  • Applicable for all the TSI POWERVIEW Plus and PIVCAM series of PIV/PLIF cameras
  • Applicable for all POWERVIEW series of high frame rate PIV cameras
  • Upgradeable to aperture control for camera lenses

Synchronizer - 610034

  • External trigger option for phase-locked velocity measurements
  • Automates control of laser pulses, cameras, and timing to external signals

  

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