
NRC — High-discharge Flume - Research Facility
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
High-discharge flume in Ottawa
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Researchers And Facilities
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
Fee-for-service 10 m × 2.7 m × 1.4 m high-discharge flume to simulate a wide range of open channel flows and study problems in rivers, canals and other inland waterways.
Activities funded
This facility primarily supports research projects exploring the interaction between high discharge flows and various structures. Eligible projects include those focusing on simulating and analyzing hydrodynamic effects in marine and inland waterway environments.
- Simulation of open channel flows and their effects on coastal and offshore structures.
- Modeling and testing the dynamic effects of dam breaks or tsunami waves.
- Assessment of infrastructure project designs for performance in extreme conditions.
- Development of optimizations to improve infrastructure performance.
- Research on the behaviour and performance of structures in complex hydrodynamic environments.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 45,000
Simulation of urban flood events to enhance city planning and resilience
$ 45,000
Modeling coastal erosion processes to develop preventive measures
$ 45,000
Study of high-speed flows around wind turbine bases to increase efficiency
$ 40,000
Testing the interaction of currents with large-scale fish farm cages
$ 45,000
Analyzing the impact of ice jams in northern river systems
$ 45,000
Investigating sediment transport in large rivers under varying flow conditions
Eligibility
I'm here to help with your question. The eligibility criteria for this grant are not explicitly provided in the information provided about the NRC's high-discharge flume. To find the specific eligibility requirements, I recommend contacting the Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre directly through their email address: NRC.ContactOCRE-ContactezGOCF.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca. They will be able to provide you with detailed information on the eligibility criteria for the grant in English.
Who is eligible?
Any company that is involved in infrastructure projects, marine vehicles, or marine operations can apply for the grant offered by the NRC's Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre. The NRC collaborates with industry to assess the performance of these projects in various conditions and aims to enhance performance, safety, and reduce lifecycle costs. Companies interested in leveraging the customizable testing facilities and expertise of the NRC's research staff in engineering fields related to ocean, coastal, and river environments are encouraged to apply for this grant.
Eligible expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant that include:
- Costs associated with conducting research at the NRC's high-discharge flume facility
- Material and equipment costs for constructing test models within the flume
- Travel and accommodation expenses for researchers visiting the facility
- Costs for data analysis and reporting related to the research conducted
Eligible geographic areas
This grant appears to be accessible to a broad range of companies without specific geographical restrictions explicitly stated within the given context. There is no detailed mention of eligible geographical areas in the provided grant information.
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Evaluation of project relevance to the NRC's goals and areas of expertise
- Evaluation of technical feasibility and scientific merit of the proposed research
- Evaluation of potential impact on industry practices and innovation
- Evaluation of the qualifications and experience of the research team
- Evaluation of the proposed budget and timeline
How to apply
1
Visit the NRC's Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre website for detailed information on the grant application process.
2
Review the eligibility criteria and specific requirements outlined for the grant application.
3
Prepare all necessary documentation, including project proposals, budgets, and any additional materials requested.
4
Submit your grant application by the specified deadline through the designated application portal or contact email provided.
Additional information
- The NRC's Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre focuses on assessing the performance of infrastructure project designs, marine vehicles, and marine operations in various conditions. - The NRC collaborates with industry to develop optimizations for improving performance, enhancing safety, and reducing lifecycle costs. - The NRC offers world-class, customizable testing facilities and expertise from their research staff. - The professional staff at the NRC has extensive experience in many engineering fields, particularly in complex ocean, coastal, and river environments.
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