NRC — Steel Wave Flume - Research Facility
ON, Canada
Steel wave flume in Ottawa
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Researchers And Facilities
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- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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- Government of Canada
- National Research Council Canada (NRC)
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Fee-for-service 64 m × 1.2 m × 1.2 m steel wave flume for economical medium scale two-dimensional studies of coastal processes and wave-structure interactions.
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$370,000
Calgary
Exploring tsunami impact on coastal cities using a wave flume
$350,000
Ottawa
Analyzing flood defense mechanisms using a wave flume
$200,000
Toronto
Research on wave-structure interactions using a wave flume
$310,000
Halifax
Testing wave impact on port structures using a wave flume
$280,000
Montreal
Studying coastal erosion mitigation using advanced wave flume technology
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Eligible types of companies for this grant include engineering firms, marine technology companies, and research organizations in the field of ocean, coastal, and river engineering.
- Engineering firms specializing in coastal structures
- Marine technology companies developing wave energy devices
- Research organizations focusing on marine vehicle performance
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Eligible expenses for this grant may include:
- Costs associated with conducting medium-scale, two-dimensional studies of coastal processes and wave-structure interactions
- Expenses related to utilizing the wave flume for research and testing purposes
- Purchase or rental of specialized equipment needed for experiments
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The grant has evaluation and selection criteria. The criteria include:
- Demonstrated need for medium-scale, two-dimensional studies of coastal processes and wave-structure interactions
- Relevance of the proposed project to advancing knowledge in marine engineering and coastal management
- Evidence of collaboration with industry for assessing infrastructure project designs and marine vehicle performance
- Clear potential for optimizing performance, enhancing safety, and reducing lifecycle costs
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- Prepare a detailed proposal outlining the research objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, and budget
- Submit the proposal to the NRC's Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre
- Engage in discussions with NRC staff to refine the proposal and address any potential concerns or questions
- Await the evaluation process by the NRC experts
- If successful, collaborate with the NRC on the testing and research project
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Grant Summary:
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) offers a unique grant to support medium-scale, two-dimensional studies of coastal processes and wave-structure interactions in their advanced steel wave flume facility.
Grant Description:
The NRC's grant provides access to a state-of-the-art 64 m × 1.2 m × 1.2 m steel wave flume designed for leading research in coastal engineering. This facility allows for the generation of a wide range of wave conditions, including irregular waves with significant heights up to 0.25 m (0.8 ft). The wave flume is equipped with sophisticated technology like an active wave absorption system to ensure accurate testing and analysis, making it an ideal resource for studying wave-structure interactions.
In addition to wave generation capabilities, the grant includes access to comprehensive wave synthesis and generation software with second-order compensation features. The facility boasts a high-efficiency passive wave absorption system that minimizes wave reflections from model structures, ensuring precise results in research studies. Furthermore, researchers can utilize the re-circulation system for generating currents independently or in conjunction with waves, providing a versatile testing environment.
Researchers utilizing this grant will benefit from a range of instrumentation systems for measuring waves, currents, pressures, forces, runup, overtopping, scour, and armour unit stability. The data acquisition system allows for monitoring on up to 32 channels at 1000 samples per second, ensuring detailed data collection for analysis. The grant also includes access to a digital video recording system with regular and high-speed cameras for visual documentation of experiments.
Furthermore, the facility's large glass windows enable detailed visual observation during testing, along with a 1-ton gantry crane to support the manipulation of test equipment. The NRC's expert staff, with extensive experience in various engineering fields, provides guidance and support to researchers throughout the grant period, enhancing the overall research outcome. The collaboration with the NRC offers industry partners a competitive edge through access to world-class testing facilities and expertise in assessing infrastructure projects, marine vehicles, and marine operations.
In conclusion, the NRC's grant for research in coastal engineering provides a unique opportunity for researchers to access cutting-edge facilities and collaborate with experienced professionals to advance knowledge in coastal processes and wave-structure interactions. By leveraging this grant, researchers can drive innovation, improve performance, enhance safety, and reduce lifecycle costs in the field of ocean and coastal engineering.
