Model 88 Scientific Effective Flow Area Test Machine

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Model 88

The Model 88 is an accurate and stable EFA instrument for area Effective airflow measurements of vane rings, combustors, segments and diffuser rings. These EFA machines can also be multipurposed for your testing requirements. CCDI is the leader in Effective Flow Area (EFA) measurement.

Flow Capabilities

  • Area: 0.425 to 30 Square Inches EFA (40 Sq. In. Optional)
  • Pressure: 0″ to 20″ Water Column gauge
  • Pressure or (Vacuum, optional) Measurement
  • Equipment Turn-down ratio 110:1

Model 88 Technical Specifications 

Specifications

  • NIST Traceable EFA (traceable orifice plates available)
  • All air density parameters are measured
  • Room and Plenum Temperatures
  • Barometric and Plenum Pressures
  • Dew Point (Humidity)
  • No reference blower needed
  • 30 H.P. AC Blower Motor – Optional Blower Range Configuration (40 H.P. with 40 Sq. In. EFA Option)
  • AC Motor – No brushes to wear out, uses sealed encoder
  • Vector Motor Controller with 1.0 to 4,999.9 RPM
  • Automatic Software Controlled Clutch Mechanism for choosing single or dual blower operation
  • Large blower can be disengaged by clutch, this allows the small blower to measure small parts like vane segments without buying a second machine
  • Less Than One Minute per EFA Measurement
  • Test sequencing programmable for multiples runs and average flow
  • NIST Traceable Calibration Orifice Plates and ASME Subsonic Area Masters
  • Customer Correlation Table for Each Part or correlation table can be shared with other parts.
  • Four QC Reports and Data Acquisition File
  • Windows based report generation
  • Automatic Data Acquisition, can be transferred over network
  • Free Operator Training, Testing and Certification
  • Shipping weight without crate is 3000 lbs.
  • One Year Warranty on Parts and Labor

Noise Levels with Both Blowers Engaged

  • 40 SQ IN 5 IN H2O, 4200 RPM 110.0 DB at 10 FT
  • 40 SQ IN 1 IN H2O, 1896 RPM 86.3 DB at 10 FT
  • 30 SQ IN 5 IN H2O, 3163 RPM 93.6 DB at 10 FT
  • 30 SQ IN 1 IN H2O, 1424 RPM 78.0 DB at 10 FT
  • 20 SQ IN 5 IN H2O, 2160 RPM 92.4 DB at 10 FT
  • 20 SQ IN 1 IN H2O, 970 RPM 71.6 DB at 10 FT
  • 10 SQ IN 5 IN H2O, 1175 RPM 71.6 DB at 10 FT
  • 10 SQ IN 1 IN H2O, 514 RPM 75.0 DB at 10 FT

Need more accuracy? CCDI can offer Digital Transducers.