Feature 4 | CFD & HYDRODYNAMICS
vortex induced motions of floating off shore structures. Over the long term, the installation of
modern control systems will signifi cantly enhance research productivity with the ability to carry out autonomous operations of repetitive tests and provide a data rich test environment ideal for computational analysis validation studies. For over 45 years the Wolfson Unit,
which is an integral part of the University, has conducted towing tank tests by hiring the facilities most appropriate or convenient for each specifi c project. Principally the facilities at Southampton Solent University, Haslar and Cowes have been used, but occasionally other tanks around the world have been hired and equipped by the Wolfson Unit for their clients’ tests. T e Wolfson Unit will be the main commercial user of the new facility, their engineers have assisted in the design, and it is the aim that most of their hydrodynamic testing will be conducted there.
Completion of the tank concrete base and walls The building construction is complete
and outfitting with the rails, carriage and wave makers is progressing. There remains a substantial amount of development and commissioning
work to do, but the tank will become operational this year, when the Wolfson Unit looks forward to being able to offer an even more flexible and efficient model testing service. NA
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