Shallow water basin
We use this basin (220 x 15.8 x 1.1 m) to optimise the performance and behaviour of a ship or operation in shallow water. With a depth adjustable from 0 to 1.15 m the basin can be used as input for simulations to help optimise nautical strategies. This includes factors like proximity of quays and bank suction. This facility is also used for Concept Development and Design Support for operations and new ship and offshore designs in shallow water.
model size range
This basin is particularly equipped for inland waterways push-boat and tow configurations up to an overall length of 26 m and total beam of 5.5 m. It can also be used for manoeuvring tests with a model length up to 8 m. and for floating structures and mooring arrangements depending on water depth and wave conditions. Objects are tracked by an optical system.
SPECifications
- Carriage Manned, motor-driven. Maximum carriage speed 4 m/s
- Wave generator capability: regular and irregular waves, wave period 0.5 - 5 s, wave direction 0 - 180 deg, wave height up to 0.25 m (significant)
- Wave maker type and extent: Piston type, on short side
- Beach type: adjustable in height, lattice type
- Wind generated by portable fans
- Water depth: adjustable, maximum 1.15 m for calm water, 1.0 m for wave tests
- Instrumentation: MMS (measuring frequency up to 10,000 Hz)., number of channels 40 (extendable)
Contact
Jan de Boer
Senior Project Manager
Test capabilities
- Manoeuvring tests, zig-zag tests, stopping tests;
- Resistance and self-propulsion tests especially for shallow water and/or narrow channels for ships and large push-tow fleets;
- Seakeeping tests with measurements of motions, wave loads and added resistance in waves for self-propelled ships;
- Behaviour of vessels in waves during beaching;
- Tests for moored and fixed objects to determine the motions, mooring forces and loads due to waves and wind in shallow water.
Shallow water basin
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