NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — 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
The eligibility criteria for this grant are not specified in the provided context. If you require specific information about the eligibility criteria for this grant, you may need to contact the organization offering the grant directly or refer to their official documentation.
Who is eligible
- Companies involved in marine engineering - Companies developing marine technologies - Companies working on offshore structures - Companies focused on wave energy conversion
Eligible expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant, including:
- Testing facility usage fees
- Equipment rental costs
- Travel expenses related to the testing
- Data analysis and reporting services
Eligible projects & activities
Since you did not specify a grant program or specific project, there are no specific projects or activities mentioned in the provided context for this grant.
Evaluation & selection criteria
- Performance, efficiency, and safety of marine systems - Assessment of concepts in a controlled environment - Testing models at a large scale for quality and true-to-life results
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the NRC Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre
- Step 2: Discuss your research and development project or technology concept with the NRC experts
- Step 3: Explore the capabilities and testing facilities available at the offshore engineering basin
- Step 4: Collaborate with the NRC to customize testing options and develop a plan for assessment
- Step 5: Submit your application for the grant or funding opportunity
Additional information
- The facility can accommodate large ship models up to 4.5 meters in length and offshore structures up to 6 meters in diameter. - With 256-channel capability, data rates of up to 100 kHz and 16-bit resolution are supported for detailed analysis. - The indoor model ocean includes 10 sub-floor lanes of hydraulically controlled thrusters generating surface currents of 0.04 – 0.75 m/s based on water depth. - The basin's wavemakers can produce regular seas, long- and short-crested irregular seas up to 1 meter in height, and can vary wave direction to mimic real ocean conditions. - Wind generation is achieved through an array of 12 adjustable analog controller fans to simulate wind effects on marine systems. - Expertise at the NRC bridges the gap between innovation and commercialization, offering competitive testing facilities and experienced research staff to support technology development. - Working with the NRC early in research and development stages can reduce overall risks and costs while speeding up time to market.