Small towing tank
Towing tank II
The department operates the Small towing tank, which is primarily intended for student use. It is equipped with a wave maker and a towing carriage. The relatively small size means that it is quick and easy to do tests here, and students are allowed to operate the tank without supervision.
Dynamometers:
- 6-component dynamometer, forces and moments in 3-dimensions
- Modular force gauges for special requirements
- Qualisys motion capture cameras measuring 3D or 6DOF marker position.
| Tank II | |
|---|---|
| Length | 26.5 metres |
| Width | 2.5 metres |
| Maximum water depth | 1.0 metre |
| Total Weight carriage | 0.2 ton |
| Carriage type | Open Bay |
| Wheelbase | 3 metres |
| Speed range | 0.5-2 m/sec |
| Maximum acceleration | 1 m/sec^2 |
| Driving motors | Servo motor, remotely controlled |
| Power system | 230 Volt 3-fase, power chain. |
| Model size range | 1 metre |
| Wave maker | Flap or piston type. Regular and irregular Waves |
| Maximum wave height | 0.3 metres |
| wave period range | 0.25-3 sec. |
| Maximum wave steepness | Wave height/wave length = 1/10 |
| Wave spectra | Computer generated |
| Pit | 1m x 1m x 1m, 15m from wavemaker |