The MHL Towing Tank at the University of Michigan is a leading facility for hydrodynamic model testing, accommodating both small and large models at varying speeds. With decades of experience, it offers top-quality testing using advanced experimental equipment to ensure precise and reliable results
SPECIFICATIONS
Item
Description
Tank Length
109.7 meters (360.0 feet)
Tank Width
6.5 meters (21.3 feet)
Tank Water Depth
3.5 meters (11.5 feet)
Carriage Type
Manned bridge and unmanned trailer
Carriage Drive Total Power
Four 5kW brushless servo motors
Carriage Speed
0.08 to 6.70 meters/second (0.25 to 21.98 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 determines wait time)
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