NRC — Ice Tank - 21 m Research Facility
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
Canada
Ice tank facility in Ottawa
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate November 14, 2019
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Researchers And Facilities
Expert Advice
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_single|grantors
- National Research Council Canada (NRC)
- Government of Canada
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grant_card_status|open
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Fee-for-service 21 m x 7 m x 1.1 m concrete tank equipped with both a towing and service carriage, in which temperatures can reach as low as -20°C to produce ice of up to 0.6 m thick.
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grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 150,000
Simulating Arctic shipping routes and their impact on ship design
$ 180,000
Designing ice-resistant offshore renewable energy platforms
$ 170,000
Studying ice mechanics to design better ice roads in Northern Canada
$ 200,000
Development of automated systems for ice-breaking ships
$ 100,000
Developing new ice-resistant coatings for marine vessels
$ 190,000
Evaluating the impact of ice on submerged offshore pipelines
grant_single_labels|admissibility
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Any company that is involved in the research, development, or commercialization of technologies related to ice and ice-related problems can apply for this grant. This includes companies working in fields such as marine engineering, Arctic exploration, environmental monitoring, offshore oil and gas, shipping, and any other industry where understanding ice dynamics is crucial.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The NRC's ice tank in Ottawa is designed to support a wide range of projects focusing on the study of Arctic and marine conditions. Projects eligible for this grant typically involve the use of the ice modelling facility to test and investigate ice-related phenomena and interactions.
- Model tests of ice structure interactions to understand the dynamics between structures and ice.
- Investigations into the effects of ice scouring on seabed materials.
- Simulation of different ice regimes and wave climate interactions using the wave machine.
- Research on the formation and characteristics of ice under controlled laboratory conditions.
grant_single_labels|criteria
Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria are:
- Evaluation of project relevance and alignment with NRC’s ice tank capabilities
- Technical merit and feasibility of the proposed research
- Potential for impact and commercialization of the outcomes
- Capability of the research team to execute the project
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The NRC's ice tank in Ottawa offers unique advantages and services that may serve as additional considerations for applicants.
- The facility is equipped with advanced technology including a towing and service carriage and a wave machine, which allows for the simulation of various ice and wave conditions.
- Applicants can leverage the expertise of internationally recognized NRC experts in ice modelling and problem-solving.
- Collaboration with the NRC can help in de-risking technology demonstrations, thus supporting the commercialization process.
- The versatility of the ice tank allows for customizable testing solutions tailored to specific research or industry needs.
- Strategic location in Ottawa, facilitating collaboration with government and industry stakeholders in Canada.
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