Konstruktion av testanordning för optisk mätning av turbulent vätskeblandning : Utvecklat vid Cytiva Sweden AB

This study explores the development of a test rig for optical measurement of turbulent fluid mixing, conducted in collaboration with life science company Cytiva Sweden AB in Uppsala. The goal was to design and create a test rig for measuring and quantifying the mixing of water-like fluids in turbulent flow. Most of the rig's components were manufactured using additive manufacturing, which proved to be a time-efficient and flexible method that greatly simplified the prototyping phase.The test rig was designed with a modular design to allow the exchange of components and equipment, allowing for a wider range of applications. The project began with extensive data collection to develop a list of requirement specifications for all of the requirements for the rig. An iterative work method was applied to optimize the components, with prototypes continuously evaluated and improved. Methods used to evaluate components was testing prototypes with insights from the supervisor and the person responsible for data collection.The project resulted in a test rig that met all specified requirements and allows collection of data for analyzing turbulent fluid mixing. Further improvements are recommended to enhance user-friendliness and ensure the quality of data collection. The study confirms that additive manufacturing is a highly suitable method for developing complex test rigs similar to this one.