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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDateNovember 14, 2019
grant_single|financingType
Expert Advice
Researchers And Facilities
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Construction
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of Canada
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC)
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

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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.

grant_single_labels|projects

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.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$52,000

Halifax
Study the impact of wave action on sediment transport harbor

$76,000

Victoria
Testing innovative marine vehicle designs for coastal research

$68,000

Toronto
Optimization of breakwater designs to protect Toronto’s waterfront

$56,000

Quebec City
Modeling sedimentary processes under various wave conditions

$72,000

St. John’s
Development of resilient marine structures for harsh environments in St John’s

$60,000

Vancouver
Testing hybrid coastal defense structures to minimize wave impacts

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grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

This grant offered by the NRC's Ocean, Coastal, and River Engineering Research Centre is aimed at collaborating with industry partners to assess the performance of infrastructure project designs, marine vehicles, and marine operations in operational and extreme conditions. Companies involved in areas such as infrastructure engineering, marine vehicle manufacturing, coastal protection, and maritime operations would be ideal candidates to apply for this grant.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The eligible expenses for this grant include:
  • Testing of two-dimensional sections of coastal structures
  • Study of coastal processes at a large scale
  • Minimization of scale effects related to surface tension and viscous forces
  • Modeling of wave breaking processes, air entrainment, turbulence, and sedimentary processes
  • Development and optimization of infrastructure project designs, marine vehicles, and marine operations

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Contact the NRC's Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre at NRC.ContactOCRE-ContactezGOCF.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca to express interest in the grant opportunity.
  • Step 2: Provide all required documentation and information as requested by the NRC for grant application.
  • Step 3: Collaborate with the NRC's professional staff to assess the feasibility and alignment of your project with the grant objectives.
  • Step 4: Work with the NRC to finalize the grant application and ensure all requirements are met.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

- 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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NRC — Large Wave Flume - Research Facility

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