Projects
Toward a risk-based assessment of microplastic pollution in marine ecosystems (RESPONSE). University of Antwerp
Ecotoxicological effects of microplastics in marine ecosystems (EPHEMARE). University of Antwerp
European Marine Observation and Data Network- Biology Lot 3 Flanders Marine Institute
Modelling of moored floating structures and marine renewable energy technologies using a non-linear numerical approach and experiments in wave testing facilities. Ghent University
Moored floating structures are connected to the seabed through mooring line systems composed of cables or chains, and have wide applications in coastal and offshore engineering. Moored floating offshore wind turbines and Wave Energy Converters (WECs) are examples of such structures from the field of Marine Renewable Energy (MRE). Mooring systems can represent a considerable part of the total cost of MRE technologies and they influence their ...
Experimental characterisation of the lifetime of thick adhesive bonds for composite-steel components used in marine applications. Ghent University
Aiming at lighter marine vehicles, shipbuilders introduce composite materials for construction of the ship superstructure. To join this structure to the ship hull, the use of adhesive bonds is explored. Such bonds have to withstand dynamic loads and an aggressive seawater environment for many years. Accelerated test methodologies are developed to determine the lifetime of these innovative joints.
MET-CERTIFIED - Development of International Standards and Certification schemes for Marine Energy Technologies Ghent University
This project brings together stakeholders across the 2SEAS region in a coordinated effort to demonstrate the first internationally recognised certified tidal power technologies for both floating and dam integrated markets in the 2SEAS region by 2018. The expected result of the project is increased adoption of insurable and therefore bankable tidal power project arrays in the 2SEAS region and beyond. Additionally, existing networks will be ...
Marine biodiversity assessment and prediction across spatial, temporal and human scales Ghent University
Marine biodiversity sustains ecosystem services for planetary and human health. Recent surveys of marine ecosystems have unveiled our ignorance of the richness and functioning of marine life, which is changing in the Anthropocene at a faster pace than terrestrial life.
BIOcean5D unites major European centers in molecular/cell biology (EMBL), marine biology (EMBRC), and sequencing (Genoscope), together with 26 partners from 11 countries, ...
Integrated Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics platform for modelling marine renewable energy technologies and moored floating structures validated using experimental modelling. Ghent University
Objective is development of a non-linear numerical platform to deal with complex geometries and motions of Marine Renewable Technologies (MRT) under operational and extreme sea-states including mooring lines, PTO system and global control strategy. Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) methods are employed, validated using pioneering experimental data to cover knowledge gaps in MRT to achieve a mature offshore renewable energy sector.