NRC — Towing tank research facility
At a glance
- No Condition
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- National Research Council Canada
- Government of Canada
Overview
Eligibility criteria
Who is eligible
The grant described is focused on working with industry to bridge the gap between innovation and commercialization in the marine engineering and testing sector. Companies involved in the development, testing, and commercialization of marine systems, such as bulk carriers, patrol vessels, sailing yachts, ice breakers, and submarines, among others, would be eligible to apply for this grant. The grant is designed to support companies looking to test and validate their marine technologies using the National Research Council of Canada's towing tank facility.
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant may include, but are not limited to:
- Testing equipment and materials
- Laboratory fees
- Research-related travel expenses
Eligible projects & activities
The project or activities eligible for this grant include: - Testing in calm water and waves - Resistance and propulsion testing - Seakeeping evaluation - Maneuvering studies - Propeller open water analysis - Hydrodynamic force measurement - Motion studies of moored and floating structures - Life-saving appliances and human factors testing These activities are conducted at the NRC's towing tank facility to simulate marine conditions and assess the performance of various marine systems.
Evaluation & selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The selection process is based on the following criteria:
- Alignment with the grant's objectives and focus areas
- Demonstrated need for the funding
- Feasibility and potential impact of the project
- Applicant's expertise and capacity to carry out the proposed work
- Potential for commercialization and market impact
- Overall quality and clarity of the proposal
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the Ocean, Coastal, and River Engineering Research Centre via email at NRC.ContactOCRE-ContactezGOCF.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca for grant application inquiries.
- Step 2: Discuss your project details with the experts at the NRC to determine eligibility and suitability for the grant.
- Step 3: Submit a formal grant application outlining your research and development objectives, expected outcomes, and how the NRC's capabilities can support your project.
- Step 4: Collaborate with the NRC to finalize the grant proposal, address any feedback or modifications required, and ensure alignment with the grant objectives.
- Step 5: Await the review and decision process by the NRC for grant approval.
Additional information
- Our towing tank facility offers unique equipment such as a large-amplitude planar-motion mechanism for studying maneuvering characteristics, a marine dynamic test facility capable of evaluating underwater vehicles in 6 degrees of freedom of motion, and a sailing yacht dynamometer. - We provide wake survey equipment, propulsion dynamometers, flow visualization equipment, and high-definition video recording synchronized with all digitally-recorded sensor data. - Other test equipment includes capacitance and sonic wave probes, qualisys optical tracking, precision gimballed towing dynamometers, inertial measurement systems, and propulsion control systems for free-running models. - Working with the NRC can reduce the overall risk and cost to market by leveraging our expertise, comprehensive tools, customizable service options, and experienced staff in advanced engineering for complex water environments.
Grant Summary
The NRC's towing tank facility offers advanced testing capabilities for marine systems, including ship models, underwater vehicles, and sailing yachts, to simulate marine conditions and evaluate performance. With a range of specialized equipment and expertise, the NRC provides a unique testing environment to support industry innovation and commercialization in complex water environments.
Grant Overview: Advanced Marine Testing at the NRC Towing Tank Facility
The National Research Council (NRC) operates a state-of-the-art towing tank facility that enables the testing and evaluation of various marine systems, from bulk carriers to submarines. The facility, equipped with a 200m-long tank and a precision-controlled tow carriage, caters to testing ship models up to 10m long in simulated marine conditions.
The NRC's towing tank facility conducts a wide range of tests, including resistance and propulsion, seakeeping, manoeuvring, propeller open water testing, and hydrodynamic force measurement. Comprehensive studies of motion in calm water and waves, as well as the evaluation of moored and floating structures, are key aspects of the facility's capabilities.
Unique equipment such as a planar-motion mechanism for studying manoeuvring characteristics, a marine dynamic test facility for underwater vehicles, and a sailing yacht dynamometer enhance the facility's testing capabilities. The inclusion of wake survey equipment, propulsion dynamometers, flow visualization tools, and high-definition video recording ensures thorough data collection for analysis and optimization.
In addition to testing ship models and marine systems, the towing tank facility offers services for life-saving appliances testing, human factors analysis, and the evaluation of advanced engineering solutions for water environments. The NRC's team of experienced researchers and engineers collaborate with industry partners to de-risk technologies and support the transition of innovative ideas to commercial products and processes.
By leveraging the NRC's expertise and customizable testing facilities, industry stakeholders can accelerate the development and market readiness of marine technologies. Collaborating with the NRC early in the research and development process can significantly reduce risks and costs, providing a competitive advantage in the marine engineering sector.
The NRC's towing tank facility is committed to supporting industry innovation, research, and development in the marine sector by offering world-class testing capabilities, expert guidance, and a collaborative environment for advancing marine technology solutions. Contact the NRC to explore partnership opportunities and access cutting-edge resources for marine system testing and evaluation.