NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility
Canada
Large wave flume facility in Ottawa
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- grant_single|openingDateNovember 14, 2019
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Researchers And Facilities
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- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
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- National Research Council Canada (NRC)
- Government of Canada
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Fee-for-service 97 m × 2 m × 2.8 m large wave flume for testing two-dimensional sections of coastal structures and to study coastal processes at a large scale.
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While the provided information outlines the capabilities and facilities of the NRC's large wave flume, it does not specify any specific projects or activities eligible for the grant.
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$52,000
Study the impact of wave action on sediment transport harbor
$76,000
Testing innovative marine vehicle designs for coastal research
$68,000
Optimization of breakwater designs to protect Toronto’s waterfront
$56,000
Modeling sedimentary processes under various wave conditions
$72,000
Development of resilient marine structures for harsh environments in St John’s
$60,000
Testing hybrid coastal defense structures to minimize wave impacts
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The grant application details provided do not specify the evaluation and selection criteria for projects under this specific grant related to the NRC's large wave flume. Therefore, no specific information regarding point scores or criteria is available from the given context.
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The NRC's large wave flume grant supports projects and activities that leverage its cutting-edge testing capabilities to enhance coastal structure designs and coastal process modeling. Eligible projects focus on realistic modeling of marine environments and pushing the boundaries of infrastructure performance in challenging conditions.
- Testing and assessment of coastal structure designs under various wave and current conditions.
- Research on wave-structure interactions to improve design accuracy and reliability.
- Studying sedimentary processes and their effects on coastal infrastructure.
- Simulation of marine operations to optimize performance and safety.
- Development and evaluation of new marine vehicle designs under operational and extreme conditions.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Contact the NRC
- Email NRC.ContactOCRE-ContactezGOCF.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca to express your interest in using the large wave flume.
- Inquire about application requirements and availability.
- Step 2: Gather Project Information
- Prepare a summary of your project goals and objectives.
- Include details on how your project can benefit from the capabilities of the large wave flume.
- Step 3: Documentation Preparation
- Compile necessary documents such as research proposals, project team details, and timelines.
- Ensure data security and intellectual property considerations are addressed.
- Step 4: Formal Application Submission
- Prepare a formal application or proposal addressing all NRC requirements.
- Submit the application via the designated email or portal, if provided after initial contact.
- Step 5: Follow-up
- Await confirmation from the NRC regarding receipt of your application.
- Provide any additional information or clarification if requested.
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- The NRC's large wave flume is equipped with a comprehensive wave synthesis and generation software including second-order compensation. - The large wave flume features a re-circulation system for generating bidirectional currents, either alone or in combination with waves. - The facility has a rapid draining and filling capability for efficient testing procedures. - A full range of instrumentation systems is available for measuring waves, currents, pressures, forces, runup, overtopping, scour, and armor unit stability. - Data acquisition can be performed on up to 64 channels at 1000 samples per second. - The facility includes a digital video recording system with regular and high-speed cameras for detailed observation and analysis. - Large windows on both sides of the flume provide enhanced visual observation opportunities during testing. - Working with the NRC offers the advantage of world-class testing facilities and experienced research staff specializing in various engineering fields related to marine environments.
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Unlocking Innovation in Coastal Engineering Research
This grant offers a remarkable opportunity for researchers and developers to harness large-scale wave testing facilities to advance coastal engineering projects. It seeks to enhance the accuracy and reliability of coastal structure and process studies through exemplary testing infrastructure.
Detailed Insights into the Grant and Coastal Engineering Advancements
Designed for excellence in marine and coastal engineering research, this grant provides access to cutting-edge facilities essential for the precise testing and understanding of coastal processes. The centerpiece of this grant is the NRC's large wave flume—an expansive indoor facility meticulously engineered to replicate two-dimensional sections of coastal structures. With dimensions stretching 97 meters in length, 2 meters in width, and up to 2.75 meters in depth, this flume allows researchers to scale up their models, reducing inaccuracies that arise from improper scaling of surface tension, viscous forces, and ensuring that wave breaking processes, air entrainment, turbulence, flow-structure interactions, and sedimentary processes mirror real-world conditions as closely as possible.
The flume's sophisticated features are built to deliver accurate experimental conditions that are crucial for the integrity and success of coastal engineering studies. It boasts a programmable wave machine capable of generating a wide range of wave conditions—both regular with heights of up to 1.25 meters and irregular waves up to 0.75 meters—with state-of-the-art active wave absorption technology to handle reflected waves effectively. Coupled with a passive wave absorber featuring reflection coefficients below 5%, it ensures minimal disruption, granting users high fidelity in test results. Accessibility doesn't end here; the flume features bidirectional current generation capabilities, allowing simultaneous wave and current studies—a crucial aspect for realistic modeling given the dynamic nature of the marine environment.
Researchers will find the suite of instrumentation for measuring waves, currents, pressures, forces, run-up, overtopping, scour, and armor unit stability particularly valuable. This comprehensive data acquisition system, capable of handling up to 64 channels at 1000 samples per second, provides detailed, high-resolution data indispensable for sophisticated analysis and model validation. Supporting the scientific robustness of experiments, a digital video recording system with both regular and high-speed cameras and large observational windows adds further layers of data collection and scrutiny essential for detailed study.
The grant aims to bridge the gap between theoretical research and real-world application within coastal and marine industries, crucially contributing to the design, testing, and optimization of infrastructure projects, marine vehicles, and operations in both regular and extreme conditions. Beneficiaries gain a competitive advantage from working with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), a recognized leader with extensive in-house research expertise across diverse engineering fields related to ocean, coastal, and river environments.
Through this grant, stakeholders can leverage world-class, customizable testing arrangements and skilled professional support to break new ground in innovation. This initiative not only facilitates an acceleration of research and development but also ensures safety, performance enhancement, and a reduction in lifecycle costs of coastal and marine structures and vehicles. The ongoing collaboration with the NRC positions recipients to spearhead advancements in coastal engineering, pushing the boundaries of technology and application to innovate efficacious solutions to contemporary maritime challenges.
This grant offers a promising prospect for those dedicated to creative problem-solving and excellence in marine and coastal dynamics, offering a unique platform that not only sharpens theoretical understanding but also possesses the practical acumen to apply that knowledge to impactful real-world outcomes.
