Oceanography Test Tank at University of Washington

Support Types:
Non-Open Water, Tunnel, Flume, Tank & Basin

Application Areas:
Hydrodynamics

Technology Relevance:
OTEC

Location: 1501 NE Boat St, Seattle, WA

Facility Overview

The UW School of Oceanography’s test tank is a 23,283 gallon, room-temperature salt water tank covered by 9 large heavy lids that allow for forklift traffic across the top. Access to the tank is achieved by lifting off each lid with a 5 ton overhead hoist. The hoist can also be used for loading and unloading equipment in the large indoor staging area. Viewing the inside of the tank from below is possible from 8 large windows accessible through the basement.

Dimensions:
Length: 7.3 m, Width: 3 m, Height: 3.6 m
Max Depth: 3.6 m

Facility Capabilities

1501 NE Boat St, Seattle, WA