Technical University of Madrid
Naval Architecture Department - Model Basin -
Calm water basin
Inaugurated in 1967 with dimensions of 56 meters in length, 3.8m. wide, and 2.2m. of depth, its length was later increased to 100m. It was projected by Luis de Mazarredo in order that students of naval architecture would be put in contact with the methods of experimentation in hydrodynamics. In addition to academic labour it is also used for the optimization of ship hull design and forward resistance asessment.
Wave generator
There is a screen type wave generator. It allows to generate regular waves of up to 0.2m height and periods of waves ranging form 0.5 to 2 seconds. With these waves it is possible to make studies of seakeeping of ships, mainly with forward and stern seas.
Towing carriage
In order to pull the model there is a car made of a steel structure, that rolls on two lines of tracks anchored in the lateral parapets of the channel. The alignment and leveling of these tracks have taken place with great precision to avoid alterations of the speed of the car during the tests. The car can reach a speed of up to 4,5 m/s which allows to carry out tests for high speed vessels.
CNC 5-axis Machining Centre
Performs plastic, wood and aluminium machined and milled ship models. It is able to machine any shape of every single piece of those materials.
Bench for testing passive anti-roll tanks
It is aimed at testing passive anti-roll tanks, in order to obtain ther characteristics and define their optimal point of operation.
Computer network
There is a network of 15 high capabicity PCs in which CFD, seakeeping calculations and the analysis of the various experimental measures are performed.
Model Basin - Naval Architecture Department (ETSIN)
Technical University of Madrid (UPM)
Avda. Arco de la Victoria s/n - 28040 Madrid
Tel : +34913367154, +34913367155, +34913367156, Fax : +34913367154