The Ocean Basin Laboratory is used for basic as well as applied research on marine structures and operations. A total environmental simulation including wind, waves and current offers a unique possibility for testing of models in realistic conditions. With a depth of 10 metres and a water surface of 50x80m the Ocean Basin Laboratory is an excellent tool for investigation or existing of future challenges within marine technology.
Applications
- Seakeeping
- Ship manoeuvring
- Fixed offshore structures
- Shallow water problems
- Mooring and DP systems
- Offshore floating production
- Offshore loading systems
- Offshore marine operations
- Subsea systems and operations
- Risers and pipelines
- Energy production from the sea
- Aquaculture
Ocean basin laboratory data
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Length: 80 m
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Width: 50 m
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Depth: 0-10 m
Maximum current velocity in wave surface:
Double flap wave maker
Hinged double-flap type.
Regular waves.
Maximum wave height: 0.9 m
Wave periods: 0.8 s and above.
Wave spectra: Maximum HS: 0.5 m
TP from 0.8s and above
Multiflap wave maker
Hinged single-flap type. 144 individually controlled flaps.
Regular waves: Maximum wave height: 0.4 m
Wave periods: 0.6 s and above.
Wave spectra: Shortcrested or longcrested waves of specified direction.
Maximum HS 0.2 m
TP from 0.7s and above.
The carriage system follows free running models with no constraints at speed up to 5 m/s, at any heading to the waves.
