Case Study: Tank Testing Models in China
December 5, 2008
World class towing tank at the Shanghai Ship & Shipping Research Institute (SSSRI)
Responsible: Bobby Kleinschmit, Morrelli & Melvin Design & Engineering Inc.
Client: Neil Clarkson, Windcat
Location: Hangzhou Sino Eagle & Leopard Co. Ltd
Fuyang/Hangzhou, P.R. China and SSSRI Shanghai, P.R. China
Project: Assisting Model Boat Builder, Hangzhou Sino Eagle & Leopard Co. Ltd and Tank Testing 24m power catamaran at SSSRI
Duration: Nov 08-Dec 08
“We found a world class towing tank at the Shanghai Ship & Shipping Research Institute (SSSRI). The tow tank was not far away from Hangzhou Sino Eagle & Leopard Company where we had built the 1/12th scale model of our 24-meter power catamaran. The tank was long and wide, could create accurate wave profiles and it had a fast carriage. It was perfect for the tests that we were conducting, because testing with a faster carriage gave us more accurate results for the high-speed power catamaran.”
Bobby K, Naval Artchitect setting up the test model
“We ran the test under the worst scenario for the boat, which meant trimming the boat to compensate for a lot of heavy cargo on the bow. The engineers at the tank were really interested in our project and made some recommendations about how to trim the boat differently and shift the cargo around. We did some more tests based on their recommendations and incorporated the improved results into our final design.”
“The test reports were similar to ones that we receive from other tanks around the world and they were delivered in the same time frame. The extra service and attention made the difference. I am sure that we will use SSSRI again, especially for projects with limited time and limited budgets.”- Bobby Kleinschmit – Engineer Morrelli & Melvin Design & Engineering
