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Hydrodynamic Test Facilities Database: Facility Profile for MHL Tow Tank

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Basic Specifications

Facility Name:MHL Tow Tank
Organization Name:University of Michigan
Facility Type:Tow Tank
Dimensions:
  • Length[m]: 109.7
  • Beam[m]: 6.7
  • Depth[m]: 3.7
Water Type:NA
Cost [day]:$2000/day (+ Labor/Materials)
Special Physical Features:NA


Towing Capabilities

Towing Capability: Yes
Maximum Velocity [m/s]: 6.7
with Constriction[m/s]: NA
Length of Effective Tow[m]: 103.6
Volume Flow[m3/s]: NA


Wavemaking Capabilites

Wavemaking Capability: Yes
Maximum Wave Height [m]: 0.5
at Wave Period [s]: NA
Maximum Wave Length [m]: NA
Wave Period Range [s]: 0.0
Current Velocity Range [m/s]: 0.0
Programmable Wavemaking: Yes
Description: Regular and irregular wave spectrum
Wave Direction: Uni-Directional
Simulated Beach: Yes
Description of Beach: Concrete beach


Channel/Tunnel/Flume

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


Wind Capabilites

Wind Capability: No
Wind Velocity Range[m/s]: NA
Other Characteristics: NA


Control and Data Acquisition System

Description:Custom Data Acquisition System using National Instruments hardware; system compatible with Planing Hull and Floating Beam Dynamometers
Number of channels:16
Bandwidth[KHz]:20 kHz
Cameras:Yes
Number of color:0
Number of B/W:0
Description of Types:Wide variety of analog & digital surface cameras; high speed above and underwater cameras
Available Sensors:
  • Acceleration
  • Displacement
  • Velocity
  • Thermal
  • Acoustics
  • Flow


Data Generation Capability

Real-Time:Yes
Data Comparison to Computational Models:Custom MHL Data Acquisition System includes graphical displays for the results of each sampling channel.
Integrated Display/Graphics:NA
Other Data Capabilites:NA


Test Services

Available Personnel Types Number Available
Administration3
Mechanical Technician4
Degreed Personnel (Bachelors - PhD)6
Electrical Technician2

Utility Services Available:Electrical -120VAC - 208VAC 3-Phase - 480VAC 3-Phase; pressurized air service - 80 psi; city water service - 60 psi
On-Site fabrication capability/equipment:Machine shop including lathe, mill, TIG/MIG/ARC welding, plasma cutter, vertical/horizontal band saw; wood shop including lathe, table/band saw, wide variety of power tools; access to 3+ axis routers
Past Pertinent Test Experience:The MHL has been in continuous operation since 1904 as the largest academic physical model basin in the United States. The MHL has designed many custom testing dynamometers to accommodate many complex testing scenarios. The MHL has the experience and ability to fabricate, instrument, and execute many types of data collection platforms.


Special Characteristics

Types of Co-located facilities:NA
Specializations, Capabilities, and Key Facility Attributes Not Covered Elsewhere:NA