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Cussons Technology founded in 1872 inManchester, England is an organisationwith a proven record of design andmanufacture of equipment used inResearch, Development and Education.Today, the company offers a wide range ofproducts and services to an internationalcustomer base.

The Cussons Technology MarineHydrodynamic Research Systems Divisionwas founded following the acquisition ofKempf and Remmers.

Kempf and Remmers commanded universalrecognition for excellence in the design andmanufacture of a wide range of specialisedforce measurement instrumentation andtest facilities systems for the marinehydrodynamic research sector. Thesefacilities are principally employed in theevaluation of hull designs,propulsionsystems and sea-keeping characteristics of awide range of surface and sub-surfacevessels and other marine structures.

Combining the skills and experience ofCussons Technology in design,manufacture, installation and operation ofprojects with the Kempf and Remmersbusiness, created the world's mostformidable force to serve the MarineHydrodynamic research establishments.

Cussons are able to provide clients with allof the requirements for MarineHydrodynamic Research and Developmentfrom spare parts to facility upgrades; frominstrumentation to complete turnkey facilities.

This Specialised division based within theUK's key hydrodynamic research facility atQinetiQ Haslar, Portsmouth. Our officesare located within Froude’s original Haslartank on the site that is now part of theHaslar Marine Technology Park. At thislocation Cussons have access to the most upto date Marine Hydrodynamic Researchfacility and have access to the researchteams who are continually evolving newtechniques, product ideas and moving thesubject area forward, all of which is ofbenefit to Cussons' clients.

The team at Haslar and Manchester workclosely with former employees of Kempfand Remmers who are employed asconsultants to work with our design andproduct development teams.

Over the years Cussons have establishedclose relationships with many leadinghydrodynamic facilities around the worldallowing us to work closely with SeniorPersonnel to develop our range of productsto suit the needs of specific research for theshipbuilding industry. This cooperation alsoextends to major project work whererequired, ensuring that any new facilitiesare provided with the latest ‘state of the art’technology, thus enabling the industry tomove forward.

The Marine Hydrodynamics Divisionsupports its clients across the spectrumof requirement.

● Towing Carriage and Ocean BasinCarriages

● VPMM, HPMM Systems and CPMCCarriages

● Cavitation Tunnels, Circulating WaterChannels and Flume

● Model and Open Water PropellerDynamometers

● Resistance Dynamometers and Forceand Moment Balances

● Wake measuring equipment andinstruments.

● Wave makers and Wave MeasuringEquipment

● Propeller and Ship ModelManufacture and Measurement.

● Control and Data acquisitionupgrading and facilities

✍ Project Task ad Facilities Management.

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Cussons Technology remain the drivingforce behind innovative products requiredby hydrodynamic’s worldwide. Theseinclude control and data acquisitionsystems, radical design PropellerDynamometers, Digital Cavitation ViewingEquipment and Force MeasurementDevices. Our team of engineers areavailable to offer help and assistance to ourcustomers and has the ability to developnew products for new challenges in thehydrodynamic research and developmentsector. Whatever your requirements are inthe field of Marine Hydrodynamics, theCussons team can evolve a solution.

Cussons Technology Ltd continues tosupport both past and present customerswith both new and existing equipment. Weare able to offer new replacements, as wellas the servicing and refurbishment ofexisting equipment, technical support forsourcing and manufacturing spare partsacross the vast range of traditional K & RHydrodynamic research equipment fromcarriages, milling machines to balances anddynamometers.

The UK based operations are linked on aworld wide basis through over 100 Cussonsagency offices established over many yearsproviding clients with local support and afast line of consultation.

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cussonsPhotos Above: Cussons Manchester & Entrance to Haslar.Right: Cussons Haslar Office / Froude‘s Haslar Ship Tank.

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TOWING TANK &OCEAN BASINCARRIAGESThe wide range of Carriages availablerepresent the best in the world today, havingbeen developed from Kempf & Remmersproven designs. They are suitable for a rangeof hydrodynamic research functions, fromcurrent meter calibrating to large ship modeltesting at speeds of up to 20m/s. TowingCarriages are manufactured from modernhigh-grade materials offering rigidity andstrength, but where necessary manufacturedin suitable lightweight materials for high-speed applications. All carriages are designedsuch as to cope with steady state anddynamic model testing, whilst ensuringsmooth running at constant speeds. Ourrange of Carriages often incorporate fourquadrant systems for smooth accelerationand retardation. Software control maximisestest duration in calm water and with links towavemakers can maximise test duration inwaves. Drive trains, electrical systems,control equipment and other important keycomponents are selected in order to reduceoverall maintenance costs and down timeduring routine maintenance.

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TOWING CARRIAGES

TYPE GAUGE SPEED

C102-1 3.55m 10m/sC105-1 2.28m 5m/sC119-1 9m 10m/sC123-1 5.3m 6m/sC136-1 1.8m 5m/sC137-1 16m 6m/sC140-1 7m 8m/sC144-1 4.88m 5m/sC147-1 14m 8m/sC148-1 HSTT 8m 20m/sC150-1 3m 8m/sC153-1 8.6m 12.5m/s

EDUCATIONAL TOWING CARRIAGES *NEW

C15e 1.5m 2m/sC20e 2m 3m/sC30e 3m 3m/sC40e 4m 4m/s

Examples of Towing Carriages with specification from existing designs are shown below.

Photos Bottom right: 3D High Speed Carriage Design,Bottom middle: C131 CPMC.

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Carriages are available in a wide range ofsizes and shapes but can also be especiallydeveloped to meet our customers' precisehydrodynamic research requirements.From small educational carriages for usein University laboratories through to highspeed towing carriages for ship designevaluation research even ManoeuvringBasin CPMC carriages with integratedsub-carriage for model tracking andcaptive model sea keeping tests.

We can also offer a full range ofinstrumentation for use with existingcarriages including resistance dynamometer,

guiding arms, self-propulsion dynamometer,as well as carriage mounted Vertical PlanarMotion Mechanisms (VPMM) andHorizontal Planar Motion MechanismsHPMM).

PhotosTop right: LAHPMM mounted to C148High Speed Towing Carriage,Middle right: C144 Towing / Currentmeter rating carriage,Bottom right: C131 CPMC,Bottom middle: C108 Towing Carriage.Bottom left: C133-1 CPMC Carriage,

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OCEAN BASIN CARRIAGES / CPMC

TYPE GAUGE SPEED

C131-1 CPMC 18m 3m/sC133-1 CPMC 30m 4m/sC149-1 CPMC 35m 5m/s

Carriages can be supplied to meet customer specification and requirements

Examples Basin Carriages with specification from existing designs are shown in the table below.

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CARRIAGES CUSTOMISED TO REQUIREMENTS


CIRCULATING WATERCHANNELS &CAVITATION TUNNELSCussons K&R Circulating Water Channelsand Cavitation Tunnels have beendeveloped utilising modern designtechniques and technological innovation.Tunnels are manufactured from highgrade materials to resist corrosion andfouling. The range of equipmentavailable is diverse and designs arecapable of customisation. Channels aredesigned specifically to provide steadyspeed running while including facilitiesto adjust surface depth and uniformcharacteristics. Cavitation tunnels canincorporate interchangeable workingsections, accurate pressure control,de-aeration filtration and capability forsteady speed running. Each channel andtunnel produced will incorporate client’sindividual specification and requirements.

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CAVITATION TUNNELSTYPE SECTION W x H SPEED

K15 600mm x 600mm 12m/s850mm x 850mm 6m/s1450mm x 700mm 4.3m/s850mm x 850mm free surface 6m/s

K16 750 diameter 20m/s850mm x 850mm 12m/s2000mm x 880mm 6m/s

K22 500mm x 500mm 11m/s

K26 300mm x 300mm 16m/s425mm x 425mm 13.5m/s

K29 750 diameter 22m/s2600mm x 1500mm 4.5m/s

K30 800mm x 50-800mm 12m/s

EDUCATIONAL CAVITATION TUNNEL *NEW

K14 230mm x 230mm 8m/sK14E 230mm x 230mm 5m/sK17E 200mm x 200mm 4m/sK23 300mm x 300mm 9m/s

425mm x 425mm 5m/s630mm x 350mm 4m/s

CIRCULATING WATER CHANNELS

F10 1500mm x 700mm 2.5m/s

F11A 1400mm x 840mm 5.5m/s2000mm x 1000mm 3m/s

Cavitations Tunnels & Channels can be supplied to meet customer specificationand requirements

Photos Bottom right: K23 with H29 Dyno,Bottom middle: K16 High Speed Tunnel

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WAVE MAKERS

W1 to Designed to suit facilities andW62 wave specification required.

WAVE PROBES

R23 Designed for mounting oncarriages - measuring rangesfrom 250mm up to 800mm.

WAKE RAKES

TYPE DESCRIPTION

N07 Standard Ship model wakerake fits in place of R25type dyno to measure wake.

N08 High specification 5 hole 6probe wake rake for use inTunnel or tanks suppliedwith specified pressuretransducers and automatedpurging.

K-Series Standard Cavitation TunnelWake rake.

EDUCATION WAKE RAKE *NEW

N10E Simplified educational rangeof ship model wake rake.

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WAKE MEASUREMENTCussons has a range of wake measuringinstrumentation designed to suit ourcustomer’s requirements for standard Pitottube type with manometer to advance5-hole Pitot-tube systems with pressuretransducers.

WAVE MEASUREMENTAs well as wave generation we also have arange of wave probes and instrumentationdesigned for measuring waves eithermounted in fixed position with in OceanBasin or wave tanks or specifically designhydrofoil section composite probesdesigned to be mounted on high speedtowing tanks or from Ocean basincarriages, with limited wake and deflectionthat can be present with standard probes.

specifically to meet our customers' uniqueexperimental objectives. Cussons Technologywave makers incorporate proven softwaretechniques for wave generator control andcan include software links to towingcarriages to optimise test duration.

Wave Technology is a rapidly advancingscience - new or modified products arecontinually being developed to meetunique experimental needs, including thoseassociated with the offshore industry'sdeep-sea exploration research programmes.

WAVE GENERATORSWave Makers are available in a widenumber of sizes and types incorporatingnormal or absorbing features, capable ofproducing regular or random long or shortcrested waves in deep or shallow water. Tosupport this extensive range ofrequirements, our wave maker designsinclude piston, plunger, hinged flap andsliding wedge types, or can be developed

Photos Top right: Model in towing tank waves,Middle right: duplex hinge flap wavemaker,Bottom right: Educational type hingeflap wavemaker,Bottom middle & left: N08 five holepitot wake rake.

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PROPELLERDYNAMOMETERSPropeller Dynamometers are based onoriginal Kempf & Remmers designs andhave a reputation for reliability andaccuracy. Using modern rotating andnon-rotating transducer technologyincorporating compensation for bothzero drift and sensitivity to measuretorque and thrust, these instruments arethe workhorses of modern hydrodynamiclaboratories. Many hundreds arecurrently in use worldwide. Our single andcontra-rotating Propeller Dynamometerscan be supplied in a number of differentconfigurations, which include integralmotors and angled drives. They aresuitable therefore for use within modelships (unsealed designs) and on TowingCarriages and pressurised CavitationTunnels (waterproof designs). OurPropeller Dynamometer range isdesigned to permit experiments over awide range of speeds, thrusts, and torques,although non-standard requirements caneasily be accommodated.

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SELF PROPULSION SHIP MODEL PROPELLER DYNAMOMETERS

TYPE TORQUE THRUST SPEED

R25-1 10Nm 250N 3500RPMR31-1 4Nm 100N 3500RPMR33-1 15Nm 400N 3500RPMR42-1 0.5Nm 30N 3500RPMR43-1 1Nm 60N 3500RPMR69-1 20Nm 600N 3500RPMR73-1 30Nm 600N 3500RPM

WATER & PRESSURE TIGHT MODEL PROPELLER DYNAMOMETERS

R45-1 10Nm 250N 3000RPMR46-1 40Nm 700N 3000RPMR51-1 80Nm 2.2kN 4500RPMR51(S)-1 QUIET TELEMETRY 60 OR 80Nm 1.2kN OR 2.2kN 4500RPMR58-1 200Nm 4.4kN 3600RPMR62-1 & 6-COMP. BALANCE 20Nm 400N 2000RPM

EXTERNAL INLINE CAVITATION TUNNEL PROPELLER DYNAMOMETERS

R52-1 150Nm 4.4kN 5000RPMR53-1 80Nm 2.3kN 5000RPMR59-1 250Nm 4.4kN 5000RPM

PODDED PROPELLER DYNAMOMETERS (see product description for full details of range)

H101-1 30Nm 600N 3000RPM

H105-1 10Nm 250N 2000RPM

Photos Bottom right: R51(s) Low noise telemetry,Bottom middle: H39-27 Open water Dyno

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Photos Top right: R25 Range of Ship model Dyno, Middle right: H160 CRP Dyno 3D Design, Bottom right & Middle: H101 Podded Dyno,Bottom left: R51(s) Low noise telemetry design.

TOWING TANK OPEN WATER PROPELLER DYNAMOMETERS

TYPE TORQUE THRUST SPEED

H29-1 15Nm 400N 3000RPMH39-1 55Nm 1000N 3000RPMH49-1 8Nm 200N 3000RPMH290-1 INTEGRAL MOTOR 20Nm 400N 3000RPMH390-1 INTEGRAL MOTOR 55Nm 1200N 3000RPM

CAVITATION TUNNEL OPEN WATER PROPELLER DYNAMOMETERS

H33-1 150Nm 4.5kN 6000RPMH34-1 150Nm 4kN 4000RPMH39-27 55Nm 1kN 3000RPMH41-1 100Nm 2kN 3000RPMH44-1 150Nm 3kN 4000RPMH45-1 150Nm 4.5kN 4000RPM

CONTRA-ROTATING MODEL PROPELLER DYNAMOMETERS

R40-1 7Nm 250N 1800RPMR48-1 3Nm 30N 1800RPMR65-1 24Nm 700N 1800RPMR70-1 watertight 24Nm 700N 1800RPM

CONTRA-ROTATING OPEN WATER PROPELLER DYNAMOMETERS

H47-1 INTEGRAL MOTORS 180/250Nm 1.8/3.6kN 3500RPMH50-1 24Nm 700N 3000RPMH150 INTEGRAL MOTORS 30Nm 700N 3000RPMH160 INTEGRAL MOTORS 50Nm 1.2kN 3000RPM

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RESISTANCEDYNAMOMETERS& BALANCESSingle and multi-component Balances areavailable in a wide range of configurations,suitable for the measurement of steadystate and dynamic forces and moments.The devices are therefore suitable for usein association with experiments beingcarried out in a diverse range ofapplications, such as for appendage, ship,and submarine model applications intowing tanks and in circulating waterchannels and cavitation tunnels. Therange includes sealed and unsealeddesigns, each built with a stiffness to suitthe virtual mass of tested bodies in water.

Our design team is available, as with allother Cussons Technology products todevelop unique designs for ourcustomers' specific applications.

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OFF-SHORE BASIN BALANCE

TYPE DESCRIPTION

R67 6 - Component Balance for installation in a recess at the bottom of awave tank for use measuring the forces enacted by waves on modelsof offshore structures in Ocean Laboratories.

SHIP MODEL RESISTANCE DYNO & BALANCES

R28 Basic resistance dyno for use in circulating water channel or smalltowing tanks

R35 Mounting frame for use with R35 single component balance asresistance dynamometer for ship models or underwater models

R38A 6 component balance designed for tests of small ship models or otherbodies

R47-I Traditional 3 component Resistance Dyno for use in wave –Resistance, Pitch and Heave. (200N)

R50 CPMC and LAHPPM large size Ship Model six component balancesfor captive manoeuvring tests

R55 Trim and Draft measurement equipment for use with R56 / R63R56 Large model resistance dynamometer for use in towing tanks

(exchangeable loadcells 200N to 1500N)R57 Model Guiding arms with side force measurement.R63 Large model resistance dynamometer for use in towing tanks

(exchangeable loadcells 50N to 500N)R64 CPMC and LAHPPM Medium sized Ship Model six component

balances for captive manoeuvring testsR74 / R75 Resistance Dyno with model clamp for use with small models R100 Yacht balance designed for carrying out towing tests with sailing

yacht models.

Photos Bottom right: R102 with H101 podded Dyno,Bottom middle: Captive test with R50 with G08 & C131

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Photos Top right: R56 / R63Dyno with model clamp Middle right: G07’s driven via G06, Bottom right: R64 6 component balance,Bottom middle– G08 Rudder balance,Bottom left: R102 Balance

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TYPE DESCRIPTION

R35-I Single component balance for use in water 200N.R35-X Single component balance for use in water 500N.R37-I Six Component Balance for use in place of measuring section

window of medium size tunnels.R41-I Six Component Balance for use in place of measuring section

window of large size tunnels.H47-3 Six component balance with H47 CRP dyno for testing submerged

models in large tunnels.R62-3 Six component balance with water tight propeller dynamometer for

testing submerged models in large tunnels or tanks.R102 Multi-component Balance used in conjunction with our podded

dyno in medium / large tunnels.R370 5-component hydrofoil balance for use on a towing carriage.H390-HUB 6-component hub balance for use with H390 open water dyno for

testing surface piercing and controllable pitch propellers.

RUDDER DYNAMOMETERS & STEERING MECHANISMS

G06 Dynamic Steering mechanism for use with GO7.G07 Traditional 3 component rudder balance measuring resistance, lift

and torque.G08 Integrated Steering and 3 component rudder balance measuring

resistance, lift and torque for use in both tanks and large tunnels.G09E Integrated Steering and 3 component rudder balance measuring

resistance, lift and torque for use in small models.G10E Integrated Steering and 1 component rudder balance measuring

torque, for use in small models.G102 Water Tight Integrated Steering and multi (3 or 6) component

rudder balance measuring resistance, lift and torque for use in largeCavitation Tunnels.

Balances can be designed to meet customer specification and requirements.


MARINE RESEARCHTOWING TANKMODERNISATIONA typical project for Cussons wasconducted at the National TechnicalUniversity of Athens to upgrade their 30year old towing tank control equipment -to improve the accuracy and repeatabilityof hull, propeller and propulsion tests.Based around Cussons Autotest IV, theresultant modernised system combinedCussons extensive experience of drivesystems with a computer system bristlingwith advanced features. Utilising someexisting carriage based equipment thenew control system was integratedseamlessly and efficiently at the clientstest facility. The modernised system wasable to satisfy and exceed therequirements for accurate and stablespeed control, high acceleration, swiftcontrol action, measurement accuracy &repeatability and system safety. Thecombination of improvements inperformance and technology translatedinto greater saving of time and resourceover the previous control system,opening new avenues of research in theMarine Hydrodynamics Laboratory.

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Photos Below: C100 Autotest Carriage control & Data Acquisition.Bottom: K100 Autotest Cavitation Tunnel control & Data Acquisitions.

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AUTOTEST CONTROL& DATA ACQUISITIONCussons Autotest IV is the current versionof a family of computer based control anddata management systems which have beenspecifically designed to meet the complexand demanding requirements typical of awide range of current industrial testapplications. First introduced in 1984,Cussons Autotest has evolved through anumber of versions, adhering to the originaldesign ethos of uncomplicated yet powerfuloperation, culminating in the incrediblypowerful Autotest IV

Autotest IV derives its power and flexibilityfrom established VME computertechnology - for true analogue and digitalreal time performance - and a PC for theoperator interface, data processing andnetworking. Networking Autotest intoestablished LANs allows complete systemintegration - essential for today's ITrequirements.

With Autotest IV's inherently modulardesign it may also be tailored to thespecific applications 1/0 requirementswith the addition of standard 'off-the-shelfcomponents.

Using Windows platform, AutotestDefinition and Test software presents a clearand structured programming interface withbuilt in security, while utilising a RelationalDatabase for data storage and management.Its combination of user friendly interface,powerful adaptability, data acquisition andcontrol ability makes Cussons Autotest IVthe essential tool for Industrial Test andResearch applications

Photos Below: Multi Autotest Facility Control RoomRight: Autotest Controlled Cavitation TunnelFacility at Sharif University Autotest Management Control and DataAcquisition Facility at PTT Thailand

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MODEL PRODUCTIONModel production is a major aspect ofthe overall operation of hydrodynamicsresearch facilities. Machine tools withproven designs have been available fromKempf and Remmers over many years.Today these are upgraded by CussonsTechnology to suit current demands forcomputer control. Accurate and rapidproduction of hulls, propellers and othercomponents required for test operationscan be achieved using the wide range ofproduction machines available.

Our modern range of CNC Ship ModelMilling Machines come in a wide rangeof sizes as well as configurations fromSmall 3 to 5m model version based onthe traditional twin spindle 3-axisconfiguration to large version for modelsupto 14m with single or twin spindle5-axis, that can be either supplied in railgantry or bed and gantry configuration.

To accompany these milling machineswe also have a range of sterntube drillingdevices based on traditional K&R designs.

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cussons Photos CNC B5000 Twin Spindle 3-axis.

SHIP MODEL MILLING MACHINES

B3000 3m CNC Twin spindle 3 axis Ship model milling machinewith working envelope suitable for models upto 3m inbed and gantry configuration.

B5000 5m CNC Twin spindle 3 axis Ship model milling machinewith working envelope suitable for models upto 3m inbed and gantry configuration.

B10000 10m CNC Twin spindle 5-axis Ship model milling machinewith working envelope suitable for models upto 10m inbed and gantry configuration.



B5000TSM 5m CNC Single or Twin spindle 5-axis Ship model millingmachine with working envelope suitable for modelsupto 5m in rail and gantry configurations.

B10000TSM 10m CNC Single or Twin spindle 5-axis Ship model millingmachine with working envelope suitable for modelsupto 10m in rail and gantry configuration.

B14000TSM 14m CNC Single or Twin spindle 5-axis Ship model millingmachine with working envelope suitable for modelsupto 14m in rail and gantry configuration.

EDUCATIONAL SHIP MODEL DRILL POINT MACHINE *NEW

B20E / B40E 2m Small Educational 3 axis CNC ship model milling machine

Milling Machines can be supplied to meet customer specification and requirements

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MODEL PROPELLERMANUFACTURE &MEASUREMENT

TYPE DESCRIPTION

D24 Upto 600mm Model -available in PreciseMeasuring Version, CNCor with digital readout.

D25 Upto 250mm Model available in CNC, withdigital read out andprecise measurementapparatus.

FULLSCALE PROPELLERMANUFACTURE &MEASUREMENT

D30 Upto 1m DiameterD32 Upto 2m DiameterD34 Upto 4m DiameterD35 Upto 7m DiameterD38 Upto 8m DiameterD40 Upto 10m Diameter

PROPELLERMANUFACTURE &MEASUREMENTAs with all instrumentation and modelsused with in Hydrodynamics researchaccuracy is vital. To compliment ourrange of instrumentation cussons offer arange of high accuracy modelmanufacture and measuring machine.These are available in two standardmodel however, can be offered withprecision measurement, Digital readoutor CNC.

We also supply a range of proven robustfull scale precision propeller pitchingarm measuring machines based ontraditional K&R designs that are still inservice and used through out the worldsshipyards today.

Photos Top right: D25 measuring a propeller, Middle right: Ship Model twin screwPropulsion test in cavitation tunnel, Bottom right & Middle: D40 Full ScalePitching Arm.Bottom left: Ship Model Propulsion testin cavitation tunnel

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STERN TUBE DRILLING MACHINES

B2-1 Small Drilling device for drilling holes for stern tubes in shipmodels for mount self-propulsion dynamometers.

B11-1 Medium Drilling device for drilling holes for stern tubes in shipmodels for mount self-propulsion dynamometers.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENTIn many instances clients own test facilitiesare fully utilised or the test requirementscannot be met by existing facilities. Throughour unique connection with QinetiQ Haslarand HSVA Hamburg Cussons Technologyare able to solve the clients problems in anumber of ways. Cussons will undertakecomplete Research Development and Testprogrammes utilising the facilities andscientific and technical staff at the facilities.

Cussons Technology will also undertakecomplete project management of all aspectsof the clients unique requirements includingdelivery of test results, evaluations,assessments and appropriate technicalrecommendations. Cussons manage all dayto day operations and retain totalresponsibility for the project.

This has proved more than helpful with anumber of our projects in particular wherecustomers require either training, testanalysis software within the facility or evenacceptance test models and data forcomparison. On these occasions we haveworked with are partners to provide therelevant solutions and requirements for thewhole project.

ASSET MANAGEMENTOperation and maintenance of facilities canbe a major headache and is a distraction fromthe objectives of research and development.

Cussons Technology offer a completefacilities management service which ensuresthat equipment is properly maintained andoperated reducing down time and increasingvaluable operating time. Clients can identifylong term costs through appropriatecontractual arrangements; this reducestechnical and commercial risks. Experiencedstaff are always on hand, and draw from thepool of expertise and ensure a full contingentis on site when required.

OUR TEAMOur team of world-class hydrodynamicists &Design Engineers is available to assist ourclients in the development of new facilities,to meet national, commercial ortechnological research objectives. Thisincludes working with the customer's ownproject team to produce detailed facilitydesigns and layouts and to recommend therange of support instrumentation neededresulting in a fully integrated laboratoryspecific to the client's research requirements.Following this, our company designengineers are available to move the projectforward, allowing for the establishment of aturn-key project contract for the supply of allrequirements, including construction of thebuildings and supply of infrastructure services.

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DESIGN CAPABILITYCussons Technology's multidisciplineddesign team is the foundation of theCussons business. Once the client'srequirements have been defined, the designteam can begin work.

Equipped with state-of-the-art computerhardware, software and CAD systems,Cussons Technology's designers translateconcepts to viable finished designs readyfor production.

Cussons Technology has be accredited withthe demanding ISO 9001, ensuringexcellent quality control throughout thedesign process.

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SPARES, SERVICING& CALIBRATIONCussons Technology Ltd continues tosupport both past and present customerswith both new and existing equipment.We are able to offer new replacements, aswell as the servicing and refurbishment ofexisting equipment, technical support forsourcing and manufacturing spare partsacross the vast range of traditional K & RHydrodynamic research equipment fromcarriages, milling machines to balancesand dynamometers.

To ensure Cussons are offering the bestpossible service we have developed theH240 dynamic calibration machine. Thisis a high precision machine capable ofcalibrating both single shaft and CRPthrust and torque dynamometers under

dynamic loaded conditions within ourfactory. This facility is proving to be veryuseful both for the development / testingof new design as well as offering a newdynamic calibration service for ourcustomer’s equipment.

Cussons Technology is accredited withthe demanding ISO 9001, ensuringexcellent quality control throughout thedesign, manufacture, service andcalibration process.

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Photos:Top right: R64 Multi-component balancestatic calibration,Middle right: H150 CRP Dyno installedon our H240 dynamic calibration facility,Bottom right: K&R R25 return toCussons for inspection and service.

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H75E Open Water Propeller / Turbine Dynamometer N10E Wake rake with integrated pressure transducersR23E Small Carriage Mounted Wave probe equipment R42 / R43 Traditional K&R Self-propulsion Dynamometer for small modelsR28E Small Model Alignment / Guiding ArmsR35E Resistance Dynamometer and Towing postR75E Ship model Self Propulsion DynamometerV110E Dynamic Ship stability dynamometer V122E Stationary High Speed Camera systemV140E Educational Modular Ship

W15E-W40E Wet Back Hinge Flap Regular and Irregular Wave MakerW15EB-W40EB Tuneable Wave Absorbing Beach

B20E to B40E Small CNC 3 Axis Ship Model Milling MachinesB2-1E Small Stern Tube Drilling MachineD25 Traditional K&R Propeller Drill Point Measuring MachineR1-20E or 30E Ship Model Moment of Inertia Apparatus

C15EC20EC30EC40E

Educational Towing Carriage design to suit a towing tank 1.5m wide.Educational Towing Carriage design to suit a towing tank 2m wide. Educational Towing Carriage design to suit a towing tank 3m wide. Educational Towing Carriage design to suit a towing tank 4m wide.

NEW MACHINEHYDRODYNAMICS EDUCATIONAL RANGE

Educational/Research Cavitation TunnelEducational Cavitation Tunnel.Small Educational CavitationTunnel.Small Research Cavitaion Tunnel/CWC

K14K14EK17EK23

N11ER25ER30ER35

Wake rake with integrated pressure transducers for use TunnelsExternal Mounted Dynamometer for use in TunnelsWater Tight 3 Component Balance for use in TunnelsWater Tight Single Component Balance for use in TunnelsPitot Static Tube for use in measuring section of TunnelHigh Speed / Frame Rate Camera system for observing cavitation.Flat Plate and Cylinder Model Experiment for use in Tunnels

EDUCATIONAL CAVITATION TUNNELS

EDUCATIONAL RANGE CAVITATION TUNNEL DYNAMOMETER

EDUCATIONAL TOWING CARRIAGES

EDUCATIONAL RANGE DYNAMOMETER AND INSTRUCTIONS

EDUCATIONAL WAVEMAKERS & WAVE ABSORBING BEACHES

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MARINEHYDRODYNAMICSEDUCATIONAL RANGECussons Technology has built on thesuccess of its Kempf & Remmers Range ofResearch Hydrodynamics test equipmentand its knowledge of tertiary educationalengineering equipment to produce a newrange of Educational hydrodynamicequipment to complement smallerfacilities. The Equipment is designed to berobust for student use, and consistent in itsresults and accuracy as many of thecomponents are inherited from the Kempf& Remmers Range. The Purpose is toallow the lecturer demonstrations to becarried out with ease, and for the studentsto undertake a range of experiments withrepeatable results and reasonable accuracy.

The Products are design to be costeffective and complementary. Eachproduct can be sold as individual productrange, but when supplied within acomplete facility some savings can beachieved by the use of a common dataacquisition system.


Head Office - Cussons Technology LimitedCussons Technology, Great Clowes Street, Manchester, M7 1RH

Tel: +44 (0)161 833 0036 Fax: +44 (0)161 834 4688E-mail: [email protected]

Marine Hydrodynamics DivisionCussons Technology, Haslar Marine Technology Park, Haslar Road, Gosport, PO12 2AU

Tel: +44 (0)2392 334001 Fax: +44 (0)2392 334002E-mail: [email protected]

Internethttp://www.cussons.co.uk

Thanks to QinetiQ, Haslar, Newcastle University Upon Tyne, NSTL India and HSVA for the use of photographs in this brochure

This brochure deals with those services offeredthrough the Marine Systems Research Division.Other divisions of the Cussons business deal with

•Engineering Education

•Automotive Research and Development test beds, control, data acquisition, exhaust emissions, cvs and other related instrumentation

•Integrated facilities for R&D projects inAero, Oil, Military

•Analysis and purification of gases forvarious industries

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