FLUME* – Recirculating Water Tank

Authors

Thibaud Le Merdy, Florida Institute of Technology
Savanna Bennett, Florida Institute of Technology
Shane Dembinski, Florida Institute of Technology
Joseph Gencarelli, Florida Institute of Technology
Shaun Searcy, Florida Institute of Technology

Document Type

Poster

Abstract

All objectives were successfully achieved and even more. It was seen that the model flume could simulate vessel going up to 22 knots instead of 12 knots. Laminar flow was visually observed over time. Then, by increasing the water velocity, the flow became turbulent.

Publication Date

2015

Comments

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Wood

Recommended Citation

Le Merdy, Thibaud; Bennett, Savanna; Dembinski, Shane; Gencarelli, Joseph; and Searcy, Shaun, "FLUME* – Recirculating Water Tank" (2015). Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Student Publications. 30.
https://repository.fit.edu/oems_student/30