{"product_id":"particle-image-velocimetry-piv-systems","title":"Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) Systems","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Accuracy, Non-Intrusive Flow Field Measurement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) Systems provide advanced, non-intrusive measurement of fluid flow, enabling researchers and engineers to analyse velocity fields with high spatial and temporal resolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing laser illumination and high-speed imaging, PIV systems track the movement of tracer particles within a fluid to calculate velocity and flow patterns without disturbing the flow itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur integrated PIV solutions combine scientific high-speed cameras, lasers, synchronisation controllers and proprietary RFlow measurement software to deliver accurate 2D and 3D flow field data, including time-resolved measurements of complex and rapidly changing flows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom conventional planar measurements to advanced volumetric analysis, Hylec Controls offers a range of PIV configurations to suit different research and testing requirements. Options include 2D2C PIV, Stereo PIV, Tomographic PIV, Time-Resolved PIV and Micro-PIV for applications ranging from fluid mechanics and aerodynamics to microfluidics and thermal sciences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Does a PIV System Work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticle Image Velocimetry uses sequential images of illuminated tracer particles to calculate fluid velocity and visualise flow behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small tracer particles, typically around 1–10 μm in size, are introduced into the fluid. These particles are selected to follow the flow as accurately as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllumination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A laser sheet illuminates the particles within the measurement area. Multiple illumination planes can be used for volumetric measurements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage capture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Synchronized cameras capture images of the illuminated particles at precisely controlled time intervals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage analysis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e RFlow software divides the images into small interrogation regions and uses cross-correlation algorithms to determine the average particle displacement within each region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVelocity calculation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The measured particle displacement is divided by the known time interval to calculate velocity vectors, generating a detailed representation of the flow field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting data provides valuable insight into fluid velocity, flow patterns, turbulence and other dynamic flow characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypes of PIV Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer a range of PIV measurement systems to accommodate different measurement dimensions, flow conditions and research requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2D2C PIV – Planar Flow Measurement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures two velocity components within a single plane using a high-speed camera and laser. Suitable for conventional flow visualisation and velocity analysis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStereo PIV (2D3C) – Three-Component Planar Measurement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses two cameras to measure all three velocity components within a measurement plane, including the out-of-plane velocity component.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomographic PIV (3D3C) – Volumetric Flow Measurement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses multiple cameras to reconstruct the three-dimensional distribution of tracer particles and calculate all three velocity components throughout a measurement volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime-Resolved PIV – Dynamic Flow Analysis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptures rapidly changing flow phenomena at high frame rates, enabling the analysis of transient events, turbulence and unsteady flow behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicro-PIV – Microscale Flow Measurement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for small-scale flow analysis in microchannels, microfluidic systems and lab-on-chip devices, where detailed velocity measurements are required at microscopic dimensions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEducational PIV – Practical Flow Visualisation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn integrated solution for teaching and laboratory demonstrations, allowing students to explore fluid flow principles and velocity measurement through practical experiments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features and Advantages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-intrusive measurement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides flow field data without the need for physical probes that can disturb the fluid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-speed imaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Captures rapidly changing flow behaviour using synchronised scientific cameras and laser illumination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2D and 3D measurement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supports planar and volumetric velocity measurements to suit different experimental requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced image processing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Proprietary RFlow software uses cross-correlation algorithms to calculate velocity vectors from captured particle images.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCUDA-accelerated processing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supports faster image processing and flow field analysis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-calibration technology:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps simplify system calibration for surface and volumetric measurements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated hardware and software:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combines cameras, lasers, synchronisation hardware and measurement software into a coordinated solution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile configurations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offers a range of systems for applications from conventional fluid mechanics to advanced microfluidic and volumetric research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePIV Systems and High-Speed Camera Integration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-speed cameras are a critical component of PIV measurement, particularly when investigating rapid flow changes, turbulence and other transient phenomena.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurate synchronisation between the camera and laser ensures that particle images are captured at precisely controlled intervals. 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