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    H2MkII Metacentric Height Datasheet

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    This document describes an apparatus called the H2 MkII that is used to determine the stability of a floating pontoon by measuring its metacentric height. The apparatus allows students to find the metacentre and calculate the metacentric height of a pontoon by observing how its angle of tilt changes when weights are placed at different heights on a sail attached to the pontoon. Optional half-round and V-shaped pontoon hulls can also be used to compare the stability of different hull designs. Key features include accurate experimental analysis, compact size, and corrosion-resistant materials.

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    This document describes an apparatus called the H2 MkII that is used to determine the stability of a floating pontoon by measuring its metacentric height. The apparatus allows students to find the metacentre and calculate the metacentric height of a pontoon by observing how its angle of tilt changes when weights are placed at different heights on a sail attached to the pontoon. Optional half-round and V-shaped pontoon hulls can also be used to compare the stability of different hull designs. Key features include accurate experimental analysis, compact size, and corrosion-resistant materials.

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    This document describes an apparatus called the H2 MkII that is used to determine the stability of a floating pontoon by measuring its metacentric height. The apparatus allows students to find the metacentre and calculate the metacentric height of a pontoon by observing how its angle of tilt changes when weights are placed at different heights on a sail attached to the pontoon. Optional half-round and V-shaped pontoon hulls can also be used to compare the stability of different hull designs. Key features include accurate experimental analysis, compact size, and corrosion-resistant materials.

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    H2MkII Metacentric Height Datasheet

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    David Iparraguirre Chavez
    This document describes an apparatus called the H2 MkII that is used to determine the stability of a floating pontoon by measuring its metacentric height. The apparatus allows students to find the metacentre and calculate the metacentric height of a pontoon by observing how its angle of tilt changes when weights are placed at different heights on a sail attached to the pontoon. Optional half-round and V-shaped pontoon hulls can also be used to compare the stability of different hull designs. Key features include accurate experimental analysis, compact size, and corrosion-resistant materials.

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    Fluid Mechanics

    Metacentric height and stability


    H2 MkII
    A benchtop apparatus to determine the stability of a pontoon with its centre of gravity, metacentric
    height and metacentre at various heights.

    Optional VEE (hard) chine and half


    round (round Bilge) hulls (H2a mkii)

    H2 M k I I Hu l l a n d Sail

    Ke y F e at u res Learning Outcomes


    • Full and accurate experimental analysis Determination of the metacentric height, and thus the
    metacentre, of a floating pontoon. This is by graphic
    • Ideal for classroom demonstrations analysis of the angles of tilt of the pontoon with various
    • No services required centres of gravity.

    • Compact and requires minimal storage space

    TecQuipment Ltd, Bonsall Street, long eaton, Nottingham NG10 2AN, UK


    tecq u ipment. c o m +4 4 115 972 2611 sales@tecquipment.com

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    Metacentric height and stability
    H2 MkII

    Description O per ating C o nd itio ns


    Determination and analysis of the stability of floating O perat ing enviro nment:
    bodies, such as ships, rafts and pontoons, is important Laboratory
    throughout many branches of engineering. This
    experiment allows students to determine the stability of a Storage temperature range:
    pontoon with its centre of gravity at various heights. They –25°C to +55°C (when packed for transport)
    can then compare this to predictions calculated from
    O perat ing t emperat u re ra nge:
    theory.
    +5°C to +40°C
    The experiment consists of a rectangular pontoon floating
    in water. Plastic materials and corrosion-resistant finishes
    Essential Services
    throughout the equipment give the fullest possible
    protection against corrosion. Flo o r space needed:
    Approximately 700 mm x 500mm of solid, level bench
    The pontoon has a plastic sail with five rows of slots. These
    worktop
    rows are at equally spaced heights on the sail. The slots
    are equally spaced around the centre line.
    Specifications
    To change the centre of gravity and the tilt (list) angle of TecQuipment is committed to a programme of continuous
    the pontoon, students fit an adjustable weight into one of improvement; hence we reserve the right to alter the
    the slots. A clinometer pointer hangs at the top of the sail design and product specification without prior notice.
    where it can freely rotate. Along with an inclusive scale
    on the sail the tilt angle is clearly indicated. Students can Dimensio ns:
    easily trim the pontoon using a small weight attached to Net: 650 mm x 450 mm x 350 mm; packed: 0.11 m3
    the sail.
    Weight:
    Ancillary Pontoons H2a MkII Nominally net: 5 kg; packed: 9 kg
    The H2 (mkII) has a pair of optinal pontoons for further
    experimentation. Half-circle and Vee chine pontoons allow Wat er ta nk:
    the student to compare the stability of different hulls. For Moulded plastic, nominally 600 mm x 400 mm x 120 mm
    reduced set-up times, the sail is easily moved from one Floating pontoon:
    pontoon to another.
    363 mm x 203 mm x 80 mm
    Standard Features Clinometer Scale:
    • Supplied with comprehensive user guide ±30°
    • Five-year warranty Angular tilt of pontoon:
    • Made in accordance with the latest European Union Nominally 8° each side of the vertical centre line
    directives Adjustable sail weight:
    • An ISO 9001 certified company 394 g
    Total weight of floating assembly:
    Nominally 3.2 kg

    Ancillary Pontoons H2a MkII


    half round floating pontoon:
    363mm x 203mm x 124mm
    Vee Chine Floating Pontoon:
    363mm x 203mm x 123mm
    382mm 363mm

    240mm

    TecQuipment Ltd, Bonsall Street, long eaton, Nottingham NG10 2AN, UK


    tecq u ipment. c o m +4 4 115 972 2611 sales@tecquipment.com

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