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EXPERIMENTAL FACILITIES

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Full scale sea-trials

Real system (Full Scale)

Physical model

Ship Hydrodynamics Laboratories

Conceptual design

Model manufacturing
Validation

Validation

Mathematical model

Specific software Conceptual design structure Basic preliminary design TRAINING Detail design, production and technological data

Shipyard

Finished product

Class design according to Classification Rules

Approved Class design

Structural analysis

Facilities

New shipbuilding technologies and prototype manufacturing

END USERS

ACTIVITIES :

Model Tests, Power Estimation, Full Scale Prediction and Theoretical and Experimental Investigations of Hydrodynamic Problems acc. to ITTC methods.

- Preliminary Project Investigations; - Propeller Design and Power Estimations; - Model Experiments and Flow Studies; - Advice and Assistance for improvements on the model tests results; - Trials and Service Measurements and Analyses.

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1. Large towing tank 2. Towing carriage 3. Wave maker flap 4. Wave maker hydraulic power unit 5. Wave maker control desk 6. Wave absorber (Beach) 7. Trimming tank 8. Small towing tank 9. Instruments room 10. Model workshop

4mx3m 12 m x 6 m

MAIN EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTS

- SMALL TOWING TANK (4m x 3m x 120 m)

- LARGE TOWING TANK (12m x 6m x 280 m)

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- INVESTIGATIONS, TESTS PERFORMED AND PREDICTIONS

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- Theoretical

and Experimental Studies, Analysis of Model Tests and Ship Maneuvering Trials; - Model Tests in Regular and Irregular Waves; - Calculation of Motions, Wave Exciting Forces on Floating/Fixed Bodies; - Model Test of all kinds of Offshore Constructions, Predictions of Sea Loads and Motions.

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1. Office 2. Workshop 3. Instruments room 4. Wave generator remote control room 5. Transformer room 6. Maneuvering and offshore engineering tank 7. Beaches 8. Snake type wave generator 9. Hydraulic power unit

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40m

MAIN EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTS

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INVESTIGATIONS, TESTS PERFORMED AND PREDICTIONS

Free Running Models equipped for Maneuvering Tests Maneuvering Tests with Free Running Remote Controlled Ship Model

Path Determination of Ship Model

Model Control Room for Radio Remote Control of Maneuvering Tests with Free Model

Maneuvering Predictions (Full Scale)

ACTIVITIES - Calculations and Model Tests for all kinds of Propellers ; - Theoretical and Experimental Investigations, including Effects on Propeller Efficiency (Pressure Pulses Induced by Propeller and Bearing Forces on Propeller Shaft) ;

The Cavitation Tunnel with four interchangeable measuring sections has been equipped by Kempf&Remmers - Germany. The propellers are tested both in simulated wake field with whirl mesh and behind ship dummy models.

Working section 600 mm x 600 mm

Working section 850 mm x 850 mm

Working section 850 mm x 850 mm with free surface

Working section 1450 mm x 700 mm

MAIN EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTS

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INVESTIGATIONS, TESTS PERFORMED AND PREDICTIONS

Development of calculation methods and computer programs on propellers

Ship Propeller Project

Pressure Coefficients on nozzle

- Theoretical and experimental investigations of cavitation and problems caused by cavitation as influence on dynamic forces and propeller efficiency.

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Axial and transversal wake chart

- Wake distribution measurements (simulation); - Influence of appendages upon the wake and cavitation; - Forces and moments on rudders, fins, hydrofoils and submerged bodies; - Pressure fluctuation measurements;

Dummy Model, Propeller and Pressure Transducers arrangement in 1450x700 mm measuring section

- Model tests of fixed and controlled pitch propellers, ducted propellers, non-cavitation propellers for special applications, high speed propellers, contra-rotating propellers, overlapping propellers, interlocking propellers, surface piercing propellers, water-jets, axial pumps. - Thrust-torque fluctuation measurements;
- Propellers characteristics in inclined flow; - Influence of free surface on propellers characteristics.

Ducted Propeller Test

Azimuth Thruster with Propeller Nozzle and Stator Blades

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- Open water characteristics

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- Bow-thruster characteristics
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ACTIVITES
The Wind Laboratory has a consultative function, offering technical advice in many practical applications.

Large Wind Tunnel

Small Wind Tunnel

- Streamline Observations; - Wind Pressure Distribution; - Aerodynamic Forces and Moments Measurement ; - Smoke Tests with Ship Funnels;

LARGE WIND TUNNEL

Working section 1600 mm x 1200 mm

6,5 m SMALL WIND TUNNEL Working section 820 mm x 580 mm

2,5 m

MAIN EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTS

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INVESTIGATIONS, TESTS PERFORMED AND PREDICTIONS

A tracer-oil paints technique for the streamline flow on the aft part of the ship.

Test of smoke dispersal from the funnel

Wind coefficient for the above part of the passenger ship

Wind coefficient for the above part of the passenger ship

ACTIVITIES
- Manufacturing of Ship Models; - Manufacturing of Propeller Models; - Non-standard Equipment; - Manufacturing of Exhibition Ship Models.

WORKS AND EQUIPMENT

MANUFACTURING OF SHIP MODELS

Ship model milling machines and moment of inertia adjustment device.

Ship Models ready for testing

Modelul utilizat de ITTC n cadrul unui exerciiu cooperativ propus de Resistance Committee

MANUFACTURING OF PROPELLER MODELS

NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Planar motion mechanism (horizontal / vertical plan)

Large amplitude Planar Motion Mechanism (horizontal plan)

Automatic System for Wake Measuring and Processing

Azimuth Propeller Dynamometer for Open Water Tests