Hydrex Research Center has undertaken numerous research and consultancy projects directly or indirectly related to clean rivers, seas and oceans. Below are some examples.
As part of our ongoing commitment to clean rivers, seas, and oceans, we started a new collaboration with Provincie Flevoland and Waterschap Zuiderzeeland. Hydrex Research Center guides our dedicated team of Technical University of Delft students to achieve high quality results and aims to significantly enhance water quality within the Flevoland region.
With our team of Technical University of Delft students, we provided new insights for the Schone Maaswaterketen – a collaboration between Rijkswaterstaat, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, Dutch water boards and water companies. Their goal is to make the Meuse basin cleaner by reducing pollution.
With our team of Technical University of Delft students, we continued our collaboration with Schone Maaswaterketen – a collaboration between Rijkswaterstaat, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, Dutch water boards and water companies. Their goal is to make the Meuse basin cleaner by reducing pollution.
As part of our ongoing commitment to clean rivers, seas and oceans, we started a new collaboration between Provincie Flevoland and Waterschap Zuiderzeeland. Hydrex Research Center guides our dedicated team of Technical University of Delft students to achieve high-quality results and aims to help the authorities significantly enhance the water quality within the Flevoland region.
During this project, corrosion issues related to offshore wind farms were investigated, including the potential impact the current approach of mitigating these issues has on the marine environment.
The working principle of the previously investigated clean up method was worked out in more detail and tested in a water lab during multiple experiments. The focus of the research was directed to the consequences caused by an underwater explosion inside the system.
An examination of the fish farm industry and its effects on the marine environment. With this information local authorities and fish farmers can work towards improving the current situation and cleaning up the contaminated areas.
The biofouling rate development over time of an innovative, non-toxic hull coating was monitored. The results were used in developing the technology and for marketing purposes.
In this project, samples were taken of sediments to determine the PFAS contamination levels. With the help of these results, authorities can take specific action to cut back on emissions and clean up the contaminated areas.
A feasible way to introduce a novel dredging technology to the market was investigated. This is done by means of a case study and an investigation into possible additional innovations which can be added to this technique.
This project investigated the laws and regulations concerning dredging in the Netherlands to see how innovative technologies might be implemented. The goal was to better understand how the government, companies and local municipalities handle the dredging of contaminated sediments.
Sediment was sampled at seven locations in the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp to determine the contamination levels. With the help of these results authorities can take specific action to reduce the pollution at source and clean up the widespread, severely contaminated sediment.
The environmental impact of cathodic corrosion protection anodes attached to quay walls was investigated and recommendations made for reducing this impact.
Field and numerical experiments were carried out to investigate a novel hydrokinetic energy concept. With the help of this data, it was determined that this technology has the potential to be viable as a source of clean energy production.
The hull coating systems currently in use in the inland shipping sector were investigated in order to estimate the potential for Subsea Industries to enter the market. A case study and a market investigation were used to accomplish this.
Corrosion tests were performed using a composite coating reinforced with glass platelets. Its viability as a remedy for corrosion issues in the marine industry was investigated through field and laboratory tests.
This project created a tool to assess costs, CO₂ emissions, and toxicity for the type of coating system being used on a given ship. With the help of this tool, shipping companies can now decide how to cut emissions while reducing expenses.
An investigation was conducted into whether inland shipping is a more workable option than the current pipeline construction plans in the Antwerp area. With the help of this evaluation, Belgian authorities can decide whether to move forward with the plans or choose an alternative.
An environmental assessment was carried out of the turbidity created by current dredging techniques. Together with the overall inefficiency of dredging operations, the need for innovation in this sector was analyzed.
A theoretical analysis of the concept of a novel wave energy turbine was conducted. This study helped to clarify how this technology operates, why it has the potential to be workable and how it ought to be tested going forward.
The current situation of dumped ammunition on the seabed was investigated, including the danger to public safety and the marine environment. A possible solution using technology currently under development was analyzed and recommendations made as to how this solution could be adapted to deal with the problem safely.
