Long flume

The long flume is equipped with four large flap type wave paddles. It is 1.2(1.25)m deep, 2.6(2.8)m wide and 55(62)m long. The digitally controlled wave paddles operate with active force-feedback absorption, allowing for the generation of large, high quality, unidirectional regular and random wave fields. The comparatively large size of the flume makes it ideal to undertake experiments on wave energy devices and other floating structures – such as offshore wind turbines – at scales of approximately 1:60. Furthermore, a rail-mounted carriage is installed above the flume and can be used to tow objects – this is particularly valuable when examining effects such as the wake developed behind a moving body.