NRC — Ice Tank - 21 m Research Facility
At a glance
- No Condition
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- National Research Council Canada (NRC)
- Government of Canada
Overview
Eligibility criteria
Who is eligible
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.
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant may include, but are not limited to:
- Testing and modeling services at the NRC ice tank facility
- R&D activities related to ice simulation and modeling
- Technical support and expertise provided by NRC's research staff
Evaluation & selection 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
Additional information
- The NRC's ice tank in Ottawa is used for model tests of ice structure interactions using model ice. - The tank has been used to investigate the effects of ice scouring seabed material. - The concrete tank is 21 m long by 7 m wide by 1.1 m deep and can produce ice up to 0.6 m thick. - The tank can vary its temperature down to -20°C and accommodate a wave machine for different ice regimes. - NRC's experts are internationally recognized for their work in modelling ice and ice problems. - Working with the NRC provides access to world-class testing facilities and experienced research staff. - The NRC specializes in de-risking and demonstrating technologies to support industry bringing innovations to market. - The NRC has in-house experts with extensive experience in advanced engineering and complex marine environments.