TOWING TANK WITH CARRIAGE SYSTEM
Booking Details
 


Name of the equipment:

TOWING TANK WITH CARRIAGE SYSTEM

 

Make & Model:

Allied Engineering company

 

I-Stem Registration ID-

3222331

 

Category of Instrument

Testing

 

Types of Analysis / Testing

Fabrication

 

Application:

·         Wave Behaviour: Reflection and transmission analysis.

·         Model Testing: Scale models of wave energy converters and coastal protection structures.

·         Structural Impact: Pressure and force studies on coastal structures.

 

Description of Instrument

Wave flume dimensions 40m*2m*2m , Paddle unit holding frame , Plunger unit height maintain unit ,Capable of generating regular waves with wave height from 3 to 8 cm and period ranging between 0.7 to 1.4 s

 

Book through I-STEM:

https://www.istem.gov.in/

 

Slot Booking Link

I-STEM Slot Booking link for External User

 

Booking available for

Internal and External Both

 

Requisition form for

Internals

Externals



 

 

Faculty In-charge:

Dr Anand K.V

 

Email ID:

kvanand@nitc.ac.in

 

Phone number:

 +91-9940084140

Contact Details

Technical Staff:

Sharafudheen CT (TA) Sharafudheenct@nitc.ac.in

9847696031

 

 

 

 

Department

CED

 

Office Email ID

cedoffice@nitc.ac.in

 

Location

Offshore lab, Department of Civil Engineering

 

Lab Phone No

0495-2286246

 

Features, Working Principle and Specifications  

 

 


Features of the equipment

 

Large Towing Tank (100m × 4m × 4m) for hydrodynamic testing
Robust Carriage System (4.3m × 3m) with precision wheels on a round track
Dual Siemens Motors ensuring smooth operation
Variable Speed Control up to 3.5 m/s

 

Unique features/Measurement capabilities, if any

Ship manoeuvring & stability studies
Hydrodynamic performance analysis
Propeller model testing

Instrument Technical Description and Major Specifications (This Specifications Limited to Major 5)

·         Tank Size: 100m × 4m × 4m

·         Carriage Frame: 4.3m × 3m

·         Drive System: Siemens IE2 series TEFC motors

·         Max Speed: 3.5 m/s

 

Measurement/Sample specifications:

Ø  Testing Capability: Scale model testing

Ø  Instrumentation Setups: Must be arranged based on testing requirements

Type of Sample Required for Analysis / Testing (Quantity, Pre-Preparation, State etc.) Guidelines for Sample Submission – User Instructions

 

·         Sample Type: Scaled hydrodynamic models

·         Pre-preparation: Must be structurally stable

·         User Instructions: Submit instrumentation plans before testing

User Charges Rs. (GST Extra)

 



Sl no

Type of Analysis / Testing

Internal

External Academic Institutes

National R&D Lab

Industry

1

Testing

2000/day

Rs 1500/hr

Rs 2000/hr

Rs 5000/hr

2

Pre-testing installations

NA

Rs 2000/day

Rs 5000/day

Rs 10000/day

3

Post testing removal of models and other setup (no charge for first 3 working days)

Rs 2000/day

Rs 5000/day

Rs 5000/day

Rs 10000/day