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Old 11-04-2013, 05:55 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by sheepdog 44 View Post
We should take time to note that thrust/wind coming off of an axial fan is in a swirling motion, not straight back and straightened - even with those modest vane guards.

If in doubt, I'll let anyone stand behind my hovercraft and experience the flow; downward on the left side, and upward on the right side.

I've designed my splitter and diverter accordingly.

That table top fan is no substitute for a wind tunnel.
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