By controlling flow speed, pressure, etc., the cavitation tunnel is used for such tests as cavitation testing of propellers and thrusters for ships and offshore structures, and cavitation noise measurement tests.
Cavitation Tunnel
There are two measurement sections, section No. 1 (wire mesh/screen method) and section No. 2 (Smart Wake Ship (SWS)), which can be selected depending on the objectives of the tests. Results for routine tests are automatically generated.
| Dimensions | Type of circulation: Vertical Length: 13.5m Height: 7.0m |
|---|---|
| Maximum/Minimum Pressure | 2.0/0.1bar |
| Drive System | Thyristor controlled, axial flow impeller type |
| Model Propeller | Diameter: 250mm (Standard) |
| Measuring Sections and their max. flow speed | Test Section No. 1: 600mm x 600mm, 14m/s Test Section No. 2: 850mm x 1200mm, 5m/s |
| Major Measuring Equipments | ・Main Propeller Dynamometer ・Propeller Dynamometer for Dummy Hul. ・Wake Measurement Instrument ・LDV ・Hydrophone ・Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) system |
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