Delivery types
Match the outlet to the question
| Accessory | Best use | Control risk |
|---|---|---|
| Flexible hose | Reach a defined point or route fog around equipment. | Long, restricted or dirty hoses can reduce output and alter velocity. |
| Curtain wand / rake | Create a broad sheet to visualize a plane or opening. | Can average over local detail and may require lower source velocity. |
| Y adapter | Split one outlet into two delivery points. | Flow may not divide evenly; added restriction changes output. |
| T adapter | Feed two branches or curtain sections. | Geometry can create unequal pressure loss and source momentum. |
| Nozzle / reducer | Focus a localized stream or fit a constrained opening. | Can accelerate the tracer and disturb low-velocity airflow. |
| High-contrast light | Improve video visibility without increasing fog output. | Placement and reflections can hide important structures. |
| Remote control | Operate behind a wall, barrier or controlled boundary. | Confirm range, fail state and protocol control. |
| Transport case / cart | Protect equipment and manage setup logistics. | Weight, tipping and contamination-control procedures still apply. |
Engineering rule
Every accessory changes the system
Do not assume published output at the machine equals output at the end of a long hose, splitter or narrow nozzle. Validate the complete delivery configuration in the required operating condition.
Lowest-disturbance principle: improve contrast and source placement before increasing velocity or reducing outlet area.
Cleanliness
Accessory control can determine whether the setup is acceptable
- Approved material and cleanability.
- Defined storage and transport method.
- Inspection for residue, water, damage and biological growth.
- Dedicated use where cross-contamination is a concern.
- Documented assembly and orientation.
- No unapproved tape, adapters or field restrictions in critical work.
Frequently asked questions
Questions this page should settle
Does a Y adapter double the study area?
Not automatically. It divides available flow and adds restriction. Confirm visibility and balance at both outlets.
When should I use a curtain wand?
When a broad plane is more useful than a point stream, such as across an opening or work zone. Confirm that the curtain itself does not distort the pattern.
Applied Physics equipment pathway
Turn the airflow question into an equipment specification.
Send the environment, scale, purity constraint, target visibility, delivery geometry, runtime and operating restrictions. Applied Physics can compare current ultrasonic and LN₂ platforms without treating one model as a universal answer.