Fluid Measurement Probes

K-Tec Systems provides Vectoflow customizable probes for measuring the angle of attack, pressure, velocity, and temperature in flows.

Vectoflow’s additive manufacturing approach ensures durable and robust devices capable of providing highly accurate measurements of the complex flow environments found in automotive engines, turbomachinery, wind tunnels, wind energy systems, aerospace applications, and more. Vectoflow utilizes 3D printing technology to produce probes in one piece so as to minimize manufacturing imperfections and create stable, long-lasting, highly customizable devices.

The multi-hole probes come in standard 3-, 5-, and 7-hole probe configurations as well as fully customized probe heads. Standard multi-hole probes are available in straight, L-shaped, cobra, and drilled elbow geometries.

Vectoflow multi-hole probes can measure a wide range of flow characteristics:

Maximum angle of attack of ±160°
Flow velocities of 5 m/s (16.5 ft/s) up to Mach 2
Response frequency of 10 Hz to 20 kHz
Temperatures of -50°C to 2000°C

K-Tec Systems’ thermocouples can also be incorporated into Vectoflow’s devices for simultaneous flow and temperature measurement. Thermocouple wire is carefully selected to meet your application requirements and is integrated into your probe.

For more information on Vectoflow probes, contact us at (248) 414-4100 or orders@k-tecsystems.com.

Vectoflow Probes Portfolio

Multi-hole Probes

Advanced Aerodynamic Measurements
Determination of velocity and angle of attack, total pressure, and static pressure

3-hole probe, yaw angle
5-hole probe ±60°angular performance (depending on the geometry)
7-hole probe ±70°angular performance
Miniature variants available

Download Standard Multi-hole Probe Datasheet (PDF)
Download AirDataBoom Datasheet (PDF)

Omniprobe

Omnidirectional Flow Measurement
The omniprobe can be used to determine the angle and velocity of a probe even in reverse flow conditions. This 14-hole probe has a ±160°angular performance.

Download Omniprobe Datasheet (PDF)

Radiator Probes

Removable Kiel Causing Minimal Blockage
An easy way to equip a radiator consisting of a Kiel probe for total pressure measurement and integrated pressure ports for a static pressure equivalent.

Calculation of mass flow with calibration possible
Total pressure distribution (distortion detection)
Optional thermocouple integration

Download Radiator Probe Datasheet (PDF)

Prandtl (Pitot-Static) Probes

Standard Velocity Measurement
To determine static and total pressure (and calculate velocity from it) or air speed and elevation. Airspeed probes for wind tunnel and on-track or in-air vehicle applications.

Kiel Probes

Non-zero Angle of Attack Flow Measurement
To determine the total pressure of a flow with an angle range of ± 60°. The probes can be equipped with Thermocouples or RTDs to measure total pressure and total temperature at the same location.

Total pressure
Total temperature
Calibration of recovery factor

Download Kiel Probe Datasheet (PDF)

Probes for High Temperatures

Aerothermodynamic measurement in extreme environments (combustion or turbine application): High temperatures >1000°C / Oxidation / Creep / Small residual strength

Superalloys meet Additive Manufacturing:

Co-based alloys, Inconel 625, Inconel 718, Hastelloy X, Ceramics >1800°C
Aerodynamically optimized shapes
One-piece solid part solutions
Strength calculations
Optimized designs with Integration of cooling channels

iProbe

Easy to Use Digital Multi-hole Probe

Onboard data processing and direct output of engineering units
Slim and robust design
Individual selection of calibrated pressure sensors and calibration speeds
Plug ‘n’ Play data acquisition and power via USB
5 and 14-hole version available

Download Omni iProbe Datasheet (PDF)
Download iProbe Datasheet (PDF)

iProbe with optical tracker

Compatible with streamwise ProCap system

Closing a gap between qualitative techniques and optical measurements/point measurements on traversing units
Real-time processing and visualization of 3D flow data
Same day optimization and modification
Export for documentation and CFD comparison

RAKES

Multi Point Measurement Solution
Customized rakes allow for simultaneous multipoint measurements in regions with difficult access like engine ducts. Our rakes can be outfitted with four different measurement types: