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NRC — High-discharge Flume - Research Facility
Specialized hydraulic testing facility for waterways
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
NRC’s High-discharge Flume research facility in Ottawa, Ontario simulates open channel flows in rivers, canals and other inland waterways. It supports studies of currents, high-speed flows and coastal or offshore structures, including dam-break and tsunami wave simulations with a drop gate structure.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ottawa
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Open-channel flow testing.
- Hydraulic studies for rivers and canals.
- Testing of coastal and offshore structures.
- Dam-break and tsunami simulation.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Industry partners.
- Companies working on infrastructure project designs.
- Businesses in marine vehicles and marine operations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Additional information
- The flume simulates a wide range of open channel flows in rivers, canals and other inland waterways.
- It can be equipped with a drop gate structure to simulate the dynamic effects of dam breaks or tsunami waves.
- The flume provides continuously adjustable discharge from 0 to 1.7 m3/s and can be partitioned to create a narrower working area.
- Flow can also be diverted into the adjacent 30 m by 50 m large area basin for larger test channels, river models, dams, or other hydraulic structures.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the NRC — High-discharge Flume - Research Facility Program
What is the NRC — High-discharge Flume - Research Facility?
NRC’s High-discharge Flume research facility in Ottawa, Ontario simulates open channel flows in rivers, canals and other inland waterways. It supports studies of currents, high-speed flows and coastal or offshore structures, including dam-break and tsunami wave simulations with a drop gate structure.
What expenses are eligible under NRC — High-discharge Flume - Research Facility?
Open-channel flow testing.
Hydraulic studies for rivers and canals.
Testing of coastal and offshore structures.
Dam-break and tsunami simulation.
Who can I contact for more information about the NRC — High-discharge Flume - Research Facility?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at NRC.ContactOCRE-ContactezGOCF.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 0.
Where is the NRC — High-discharge Flume - Research Facility available?
The NRC — High-discharge Flume - Research Facility program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the NRC — High-discharge Flume - Research Facility a grant, loan, or tax credit?
NRC — High-discharge Flume - Research Facility is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the NRC — High-discharge Flume - Research Facility?
NRC — High-discharge Flume - Research Facility is funded by National Research Council Canada (NRC)