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With its strong carriage and long length (220 m), the High Speed Basin is an ideal test facility for testing high-speed vessels but also for testing risers at high Reynold’s numbers. The performance of high-speed vessels with conventional propellers, water jets or hybrid solutions can be optimised. Tests are conducted in ahead and in astern wave conditions. A special set-up is available for forced oscillation tests to study vortex-induced vibrations (VIV).
With its strong carriage and long length (220 m), the High Speed Basin is an ideal test facility for testing high-speed vessels but also for testing risers at high Reynold’s numbers. The performance of high-speed vessels with conventional propellers, water jets or hybrid solutions can be optimised. Tests are conducted in ahead and in astern wave conditions. A special set-up is available for forced oscillation tests to study vortex-induced vibrations (VIV).
Specifications
| Dimensions | 200 m × 4 m, 4 m deep |
| Carriage | Carriage Manned, motor-driven main carriage |
| Maximum carriage speed | 10 m/s |
| Type of drive system and total power |
Thyristor power supply, 210 kW Driven by water jet released from pressure vessel at 350 bar |
| Other capabilities | Forced oscillation equipment |
| Wave generator capabilities |
Regular and irregular waves Wave period 0.3 - 5 s Wave direction 0 - 180 deg Wave height up to 0.4 m (significant) |
| Wave maker type and extent | Hydraulic flap type, on short side |
| Beach type | Lattice on circular arc plates |
| Wave measurements | Portable electric resistance type wave probes and servo-controlled wave probes |
| Water depth | Adjustable between 3.5 and 4.0 m |
| Instrumentation |
MMS (measuring frequency up to 10,000 Hz 40 channels (extendable) High speed film and video recording equipment available |
| Model size range | Ship model length 2 - 5 m, floating structures ranging from 0.2 to 3 m |
| Model tracking techniques |
Air-lubricated bearings with potentiometers for resistance tests on fast displacement ships Model fixed to high speed carriage for very fast (planing) hulls Optical tracking systems for moored objects or self-propelled ships |
Instrumentation .
Test capabilities
- Resistance and self-propulsion tests in calm water and in waves of models of ships and high speed craft
- Testing of hydrofoils at high speed
- Seakeeping tests on high speed ships
- Launching, up-ending, installation, template mating and critical wave tests for offshore platforms
- Stability tests for offshore structures
- VIM tests (forced oscillation)
Contact
For more information on the High Speed Basin, please contact the Ships Powering department or Offshore department.
For more information on the High Speed Basin, please contact the Ships Powering department or Offshore department.