Towing Carriages
The wide range of Towing Carriages available represent the best in the world today, having been developed from Kempf & Remmers proven designs. They are suitable for a range of hydrodynamic research functions, from current meter calibrating to large ship model testing at speeds of up to 20m/s. Towing Carriages are manufactured from modern high-grade materials offering rigidity and strength, but where necessary manufactured in suitable lightweight materials for high-speed applications. All carriages are designed such as to cope with steady state and dynamic model testing, whilst ensuring smooth running at constant speeds. Our ranges of Towing Carriages often incorporate four quadrant systems for smooth acceleration and retardation. Software control maximises test duration in calm water and with links to wavemakers can maximum test duration in waves. Drive trains, electrical systems, control equipment and other important key components are selected such as to reduce overall maintenance costs and down time during routine maintenance. Towing Carriages are available in a wide range of sizes and shapes but can also be especially developed to meet our customers' precise hydrodynamic research requirements.
Examples of the range available :
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Research |
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| Item | Gauge | Speed |
| C136 | 1.8m | 5m/s |
| C141 | 2.3m | 5m/s |
| C150 | 3m | 5m/s |
| C102 | 3.5m | 10m/s |
| C143 | 4.4m | 4m/s |
| C126 | 5m | 6m/s |
| C140 | 7m | 8m/s |
| C148 | 8.5m | 20m/s |
| C127 | 9m | 10m/s |
| C147 | 14.5m | 7m/s |
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Educational |
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| C210e | 1.0m | 2m/s |
| C215e | 1.5m | 2m/s |
| C220e | 2.0m | 4m/s |
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Towing Carriages can be supplied to meet virtually any range combination |
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Channels and Tunnels
Circulating Water Channels and Cavitation Tunnels have been developed utilising modern design techniques and technological innovation. Tunnels are manufactured from high grade materials to resist corrosion and fouling. The range of equipment available is diverse and designs are capable of customisation. Channels are design specifically to provide steady speed running while including facilities to adjust surface depth and uniform characteristics. Cavitation tunnels can incorporate interchangeable working sections, accurate pressure control, de-aeration filtration and capability for steady speed running. Each channel and tunnel produced will incorporate clients individual specification and requirements.
Cavitation Tunnel in use on the QinetiQ Haslar site.
Examples of the range available:
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| University Research | ||
| Item | Size | Speed |
| K28 | 0.12m X 0.12m | 13.5m/s |
| K14 | 0.23m X 0.23m | 8m/s |
| K26 | 0.3m X 0.3m | 16m/s |
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| Item | Size | Speed |
| K40 | 0.4m X 0.4m | 10m/s |
| K16A | 0.75m Diameter | 20m/s |
| K16B | 0.85m X 0.85m | 12m/s |
| K29-1 | 1m Diameter | 22m/s |
| K29-2 | 2.6m X 1.5m | 4.5m/s |
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