Detailed flow field data comparisons give an additional level of depth to the validation of the CFD model. Fig. 30 compares the CFD results and experimental data at 12,500 rpm for absolute flow angle (measured relative to the radial direction) and tangential velocity at the outer fan diameter location. The data are plotted versus angular location around the fan, measured counter-clockwise from the horizontal (as in Fig. 29). The experimental data taken from Harloff [41] was acquired by direct measurement of the flow properties (e.g. pressure, velocity, temperature). Probes were placed throughout the flow field, and data were taken at discrete time intervals. The data were then time-averaged, and the mean value used in the subsequent calculations. The results show very good agreement between experiment and simulation in the through-flow region. The first stage through-flow region in Fig. 30 spans the range from about 30° to 130°, and the second stage through-flow lies between approximately 220° and 300°. The only sector with significant discrepancy is near the eccentric vortex, between about 300° and 30°. This is not surprising, since the blade flow in the vortex region is highly separated, and both experiment and computation become difficult. In particular, Harloff [41] stated that, “flow angle measurements were less accurate near the vortex center than elsewhere due to large static pressure gradients,” and in general probe interference can lead to experimental errors in vortex and other complex flow fields. Finally, it is noted that comparisons between CFD and test data of other flow quantities at different locations and fan rpm can be found in [30].