Method and apparatus for fluid flow testing
US7540200B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M10/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates generally to testing apparatus and methodology for measuring fluid dynamic properties of structures within fluid flows. One embodiment includes a fluid induced motion testing apparatus of the type which includes a test rig suitable for holding a test body in a fluid body. The apparatus may include any of an actuator suitable for producing a force upon the test body; a turbulence generator located in the fluid body up current from the test body suitable for generating a turbulent flow field with uniform turbulence intensity across the fluid body-test body interface, the turbulent flow field including dominate vortical structures, the axis of the vortical structures about parallel to the longitudinal axis of the test body; or a test body adjuster suitable for adjusting the test body relative to the fluid current in four or more increments, thereby enabling multiple headings of the test body to be tested against the current of the fluid body. This invention also relates to designing and constructing offshore structures and to producing hydrocarbon resources using offshore structures designed using the testing apparatus and methodology.
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