Wind Tunnel and Jet Engine Research Lab
Location
Measurement & Control Engineering Research Center,
Idaho State University
Pocatello, Idaho
Lab Director
Dr. Marco P. Schoen
schomarc@isu.edu
208-282-4377
Expertise & Research
The Wind Tunnel and Jet Engine Research Laboratory at ISU’s MCERC houses a Westinghouse J-34, 11 stage axial compressor, single spool jet engine as well as a Lycoming T53 5-stage axial compressor/1 stage centrifugal compressor jet engine. In addition to the two jet engines, a 2 feet diameter 10 hp wind tunnel is available for testing. The wind tunnel features a variable speed drive. Current research at this laboratory address issues in flow control of axial compressors, flow analysis and modeling, rotating stall and surge characterization, prediction, and control in axial compressors, as well as overall control of jet engines. Along with the other MCERC research laboratories, we welcome new academic and industrial projects.
Scheduling & Contracting Work
If you would like to conduct work at this laboratory or collaborate with current projects and faculty, please contact us.
Lab Equipment Table
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| Asset | Field | Application | Lab Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westinghouse J-34 Jet engine | Propulsion | Control, fluid dynamics | Wind Tunnel and Jet Engine Research Lab |
| Lycoming T53 | Propulsion, Energy | Control, fluid dynamics | Wind Tunnel and Jet Engine Research Lab |
| Wind Tunnel | Flow Analysis | Experimental flow analysis and visualization | Wind Tunnel and Jet Engine Research Lab |
| High Speed Camera System | Measurement | Visualization | Wind Tunnel and Jet Engine Research Lab |