Tank test definition

Tank test means model towing tests, model self-propulsion tests and model propeller open water tests. Numerical calculations may be accepted as equivalent to model propeller open water tests or used to complement the tank tests conducted (e.g. to evaluate the effect of additional hull features such as fins, etc., on ship's performance), with approval of the verifier.
Tank test has the meaning given that term in Section 5.3.(e).

Examples of Tank test in a sentence

  • D4.0 Tank test related instrumentation and best practice Marine energy devices are still at development stage and many models are being tested in the different hydrodynamics facilities.