Towing Tank
The Towing Tank is equipped with advanced experimental procedures and facilities, it enables a wide range of testing, including ship resistance, seakeeping, flow visualization, laser velocimetry, model tracking, maneuvering, and hydrodynamic load distribution reconstruction.
TANK DIMENSIONS
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ENVIRONMENT
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Tank Length | 109.7 meters (360.0 feet) |
| Tank Width | 6.5 meters (21.3 feet) |
| Tank Height | 3.05 meters (10.0 feet) |
| Carriage Type | Manned bridge and unmanned trailer |
| Carriage Drive System | Computer control for optimum speed regulations |
| Carriage Drive Total Power | Four 5kW brushless servo motos |
| Carriage Speed | 0.08 to 6.10 meters/second (0.25 to 20.0 feet/second) |
| Wavemaker Type | Plunger type capable of generating regular and irregular waves |
| Wave Period | 0.5 to 2.0 seconds |
| Wave Length | 0.39 to 6.24 meters (1.3 to 20.5 feet) |
| Wave Height (Max) | 0.46 meters (1.5 feet) |
| Runtime Cycle | 15 to 45 minutes *model and test type will determine time* |
CAPABILITIES
Please contact MHL for all test inquires and facility limitations.