NRC — Ice Tank - 90 m Research Facility
NL, Canada
Ice tank facility in St. John's, Newfoundland
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Researchers And Facilities
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- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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- National Research Council Canada (NRC)
- Government of Canada
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Simulate realistic Arctic and northern marine conditions in this fee-for-service ice tank, capable of temperatures as low as -25°C and able to grow ice at a rate of 2.5 mm an hour to a maximum thickness of 200 mm.
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There are eligible projects for this grant:
- Ship resistance testing
- Ship self-propulsion testing
- Offshore simulation
- Captive and free maneuvering in ice
- Ice forces on moored and fixed structures
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$40,000
Montreal
Conduct ship resistance testing for new arctic vessel designs in Montreal.
$40,000
Toronto
Offshore simulation studies for oil platform risk assessment in Toronto.
$36,000
Vancouver
Testing captive and free maneuvering in ice for fishing vessels in Vancouver.
$40,000
Halifax
Study ice forces on moored structures for Arctic oil platforms in Halifax.
$36,000
Calgary
Implement instrumentation for force measurement on arctic tanker models in Calgary.
$44,000
Winnipeg
Perform self-propulsion testing for autonomous icebreakers in Winnipeg.
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Eligibility criteria for this grant:
- Open to Canadian companies and researchers
- Relevant projects must align with the focus areas of the grant
- Applications must meet specific project requirements and guidelines
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Eligible types of companies for this grant include those in the maritime industry, offshore engineering, shipbuilding, and Arctic research and development.
- Maritime industry
- Offshore engineering
- Shipbuilding
- Arctic research and development
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Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Modeling ice forces on moored and fixed structures
- Ship resistance and self-propulsion testing
- Offshore simulation studies
- Captive and free maneuvering in ice testing
- Instrumentation for force measurement, model displacement, motions, and video recording
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Relevance of the proposed project to the objectives of the grant
- Technical merit and innovation of the proposed project
- Potential economic and social impact of the project
- Capacity and expertise of the project team to successfully carry out the project
- Feasibility and timeline of the project implementation
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- Ensure all necessary documentation is complete and meets the grant program's criteria.
- Submit the completed application within the specified deadline.
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Grant Summary:
The grant provides funding for businesses in Canada to access the National Research Council's state-of-the-art ice tank facility in St. John's. This facility allows for testing of ship models and offshore structures in realistic Arctic and northern marine conditions, helping companies evaluate performance in challenging ice environments.
Grant Details:
In collaboration with the National Research Council (NRC), Canadian businesses can benefit from funding opportunities to utilize the advanced ice tank facility in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. This facility offers a unique environment for testing ship resistance, ship self-propulsion, offshore simulation, maneuvering in ice, and ice forces on structures. With capabilities to recreate various ice conditions such as level ice, pack ice, ice ridges, and more, companies can gain valuable insights into vessel and structure performance in extreme marine environments.
The ice tank, measuring 90m x 12m x 3m, is equipped with a massive 80,000 kg carriage and a separate service carriage for ice management. Its ammonia-based refrigeration system allows for controlled ice growth at temperatures as low as -25°C. The specially developed model ice accurately mimics the properties of sea ice at a model scale, enabling precise testing and evaluation of technologies. Instrumentation including force measurement, model displacement monitoring, accelerometers, and video capabilities ensure comprehensive data collection during tests.
Working with the NRC grants companies access to world-class facilities coupled with the expertise of research staff, helping to bridge the gap between innovation and commercialization. By de-risking and demonstrating technologies in a controlled environment, businesses can leverage the facility to bring cutting-edge marine solutions to market. The NRC's experience in advanced engineering for complex water environments positions it as a valuable partner for companies seeking to enhance their technology offerings and competitiveness.
Overall, this grant offers Canadian businesses the opportunity to test and validate their maritime technologies in a realistic ice environment, enabling them to optimize performance, enhance safety, and drive innovation in the marine industry.