Accession Number:

AD0743263

Title:

Experimental Investigation of an Air Curtain for Protection of an Outdoor Power Installations from Salt Spray.

Descriptive Note:

Technical note,

Corporate Author:

TORONTO UNIV (ONTARIO) INST FOR AEROSPACE STUDIES

Personal Author(s):

• Allen,G. A. S.

Report Date:

1971-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

41.0

Abstract:

An experimental investigation was carried out in the UTIAS SUBSONIC WIND TUNNEL OF THE APPLICABILITY OF AN AIR CURTAIN TO PROTECT OUTDOOR ELECTRIC POWER INSTALLATIONS FROM WIND-BORNE SALT SPRAY. The salt emanates from an elevated roadway that is salted in the winter, being thrown up by passing traffic. The salt was simulated by a tracer gas Helium, the concentrations of which were measured in the region to be protected. The investigation, although not definitive, indicates that reductions of the order of 70 in contamination can be achieved. Additional design studies and experimental work would be needed to arrive at firm conclusions concerning cost and performance. Author

Descriptors:

• *AIR POLLUTION
• *POWER EQUIPMENT
• PROTECTION
• JET FLOW
• AIR
• MASS TRANSFER
• CANADA

Subject Categories:

• Fluid Mechanics
• Air Pollution and Control

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE