Dummy Static Tube
Item Name Code (INC) 22311
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An item designed to occupy the space of a STATIC TUBE without having the functions of a STATIC TUBE.
Additional Information for Dummy Static Tube
A dummy static tube, also known as a pitot-static tube, is a device used in aerodynamics and fluid mechanics to measure the static pressure and total pressure of a fluid flow. It consists of a small tube with two openings: one facing directly into the flow (total pressure port) and the other perpendicular to the flow (static pressure port).
The total pressure port measures the dynamic pressure of the fluid flow, which is the pressure exerted by the fluid due to its motion. The static pressure port measures the static pressure of the fluid, which is the pressure exerted by the fluid when it is at rest.
By comparing the readings from the total pressure and static pressure ports, the velocity of the fluid flow can be determined using Bernoulli's equation. This information is useful in various applications, such as aircraft instrumentation, wind tunnel testing, and fluid flow analysis.
Dummy static tubes are often used in calibration or testing scenarios where a standard or reference measurement is needed. They are designed to mimic the behavior of a real pitot-static tube but may not have the same level of accuracy or precision.
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NATO Stock Numbers with Item Name 22311 Dummy Static Tube Page 1 of 1
- 319A83-10-560
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2