
Florida Atlantic University - Hydrodynamics Laboratory at Florida Atlantic University
Facility Overview
FAU’s Hydrodynamics Laboratory houses a wave/towing/flume tank and a low-turbulence water tunnel. The laboratory is equipped with optics, cameras, load cells and flow measurement equipment.
A glass-walled wave/towing/flume (18.3 x 1.2 x 1.2 m) can also be used to generate waves, and for towing physical models. The flow in the flume can obtain velocities up to 0.5 m/s. In addition, the towing carrier can reach a velocity of 1.0 m/s.
A recirculating water tunnel (2.5 x .25 x .25 m) was specially constructed for PIV measurements and flow visualization. The test section has sides and bottom walls made of glass, an optical table as a base, vibration-damping supports and aluminum railings to facilitate the mounting of optical and experimental equipment.




Facility Capabilities
Capabilities include: • Tow tank testing • PIV measurement • WEC and TEC hydrodynamics Dimensions: Length: 18m Width: 1.2m Height: 1.2m Max depth: 1.5m
2 Facility Capabilities
- Flume
- Tank






















































