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Hydrodynamic Test Facilities Database: Facility Profile for OTRC Wave Basin

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Measurements

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Basic Specifications

Facility Name:OTRC Wave Basin
Organization Name:Texas A&M (OTRC)
Facility Type:Wave Basin
Dimensions:
  • Length[f]: 149.93
  • Beam[f]: 100.07
  • Depth[f]: 19.03
Water Type:Freshwater
Cost [day]:$300/hour (excludes labor)
Special Physical Features:4.6m wide x 9.1m long x 16.8m deep pit with adjustable depth floor in test area


Towing Capabilities

Towing Capability: Yes
Maximum Velocity [m/s]: 0.6
with Constriction[m/s]: NA
Length of Effective Tow[f]: 89.90
Volume Flow[m3/s]: NA


Wavemaking Capabilites

Wavemaking Capability: Yes
Maximum Wave Height [f]: 2.95
at Wave Period [s]: 4.0
Maximum Wave Length [f]: 82.02
Wave Period Range [s]: 4.0
Current Velocity Range [m/s]: 0.6
Programmable Wavemaking: Yes
Description: GEDAP 3D wave generation software, 48 hinged flap wave generator
Wave Direction: Both
Simulated Beach: Yes
Description of Beach: Progressive porosity vertical expanded metal wave absorber over 38 ft length of basin


Channel/Tunnel/Flume

Velocity(m/s): NA
Volume(m3/s): NA
Recirculating: No
Pressure Range[Psi]: NA - NA


Wind Capabilites

Wind Capability: Yes
Wind Velocity Range[m/s]: 12.2
Other Characteristics: Bank of 16 fans with variable speed control for low frequency gustiness.


Control and Data Acquisition System

Description:Neff Series 100 data acquisition system; Neff Series 300 signal conditioning units; GDAC data acquisition software
Number of channels:96
Bandwidth[KHz]:100 kHz
Cameras:Yes
Number of color:6
Number of B/W:0
Description of Types:6-camera Qualisys optical tracking system, surface & underwater video
Available Sensors:
  • Acceleration
  • Acoustics
  • Thermal
  • Flow
  • Pressure Range [psi]
  • Velocity
  • Turbulence
  • Displacement
  • Wave Probe
  • Load Cells


Data Generation Capability

Real-Time:Yes
Data Comparison to Computational Models:Available upon request
Integrated Display/Graphics:GEDAP data analysis sofware
Other Data Capabilites:Statistical/spectral data analysis for quality control. Secure data archival and transfer to client in near real-time.


Test Services

Available Personnel Types Number Available
Diver
TOTAL≤12
Test Engineer
IT Technician
Electronic/Mechanical Technician
Project Manager

Utility Services Available:Model design and fabrication; material procurement and assembly; instrumentation design, fabrication, procurement and deployment; model installation with diving support
On-Site fabrication capability/equipment:Machine shop on site for fabrication of moorings, fixtures, etc.; five-ton capacity bridge crane; model hull fabrication out-sourced
Past Pertinent Test Experience:Over 85 commercial projects conducted from 1991 to 2008; TLPs, spars, semisubmersibles, FPSOs, drillships, wave energy buoys


Special Characteristics

Types of Co-located facilities:Access to Haynes Coastal Engineering Lab and Oran W. Nicks Low Speed Wind Tunnel
Specializations, Capabilities, and Key Facility Attributes Not Covered Elsewhere:NA