A vertically oriented closed-circuit flume, equipped with one test section for two test plates, is designed for testing test plates and assessing the effect of the quality of the coating on the surface of the tested plate on its hydromechanical properties. The working medium is fresh water or sea water in the range: 15 ° C ÷ 50 ° C. Range of the flow velocity in the test section: 2 ÷ 10 m/s.
The equipment of the stand enables the measurement of the pressure drop along the test plates and the use of LDA or PIV measurements.