Projects

On this page you will find an overview of current projects being carried out by Deltares.

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170 projects found
  1. Unique and first in the world 3D modelling to forecast thermal discharges in the Tennessee River

    With the latest hydrothermal Delft3D model implemented in Delft-FEWS, Deltares successfully developed operational 3D forecasting models for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). These operational models support TVA in protecting the local ecology and optimising the operational performance of multiple power plants along the Tennessee River.
  2. Coastal zone management study for Aruba

    The beaches of Aruba are widely considered to be among the cleanest, most spacious and spectacular in the Caribbean region. But seasonal beach erosion and decreasing water quality are affecting the beautiful coastline of the island. Commissioned by the Ministry of Infrastructure and financed by the Aruba Tourism Authority, Deltares in association…
  3. Beaches worldwide are growing

    We love holidays on the beach and about a quarter of the world's population live on coasts because of the favourable economic location. But until now we have had only a very vague picture of how coastal areas have evolved worldwide over the years. Scientists in Delft are changing this. Researchers from Deltares, Delft University of Technology and…
  4. Improved drought early warning and forecasting (DEWFORA)

    Deltares participated in this DEWFORA (Drought Early Warning Forecasting) project that developed a framework for the provision of drought early warning and response for the improvement of drought impact mitigation in Africa. This framework covers the whole chain from monitoring and vulnerability assessment, through to forecasting, warning,…
    Drought
  5. National potential of aquathermal energy

    One of the options that has received limited attention in the heating transition to date is aquathermal energy. In this study, CE Delft and Deltares produced an estimate of the potential of the various types of aquathermal energy. Their assessment demonstrated that the lack of attention is not justified: aquathermal energy could, in theory, make…
    Energy transition
  6. 3D visualisation to get the most out of your simulation results

    Forecasting water levels and flows have been an ongoing challenge for scientists, mathematicians and civil engineers for decades. Today’s abundance of data and increased computational power open the way to efficiently simulating ever more complex flows. And other processes, such as, sediment transport, waves, water quality, morphological…
  7. Guidelines for effective plastic removal from rivers

    Allseas asked Deltares to determine optimal locations in rivers for removing plastic litter. Where should a plastic capture device be located to be most effective in removing litter?
  8. Understanding the effects of floating solar panels in Andijk

    Solar energy is a popular clean energy source to realise the energy transition. In the Netherlands, solar panels on roofs of houses and buildings are already commonplace. Meadows are also popular for accommodating solar panels. However, space for large-scale generation in the Netherlands is scarce. Increasingly, floating solar panels are seen as…
    Energy transition
  9. Marker Wadden

    Marker Wadden is a group of natural islands located in the Markermeer. The islands are made with excess sediment taken from the lake bottom. The Marker Wadden were constructed to combat the loss of biodiversity in the area. As of 2017, they are being thoroughly researched. Between 2017 and 2022 in the Marker Wadden Knowledge and Innovation…
    Health water, soil
  10. What does an aquathermal system cost?

    Policy-makers, heating companies and organisations behind initiatives who want to implement aquathermal energy can now make a realistic estimate of the costs per GJ of heat supplied and carbon emissions for their aquathermal systems. Researchers in the WarmingUP heating collective have drawn up detailed cost calculations for seven realistic…
    Energy transition
  11. FATracker: a new monitoring tool for wastewater pumping stations

    The accumulation of floating deposits of fat, oil and grease (FOG) causes pump sump failure in many wastewater drainage systems. The configuration of pumping stations hampers the transportation of floating debris (such as oils or plastics), which accumulates on the surface of the sump.
    Future proof infrastructure
  12. Next Generation Drought Index

    The Deltares’ Next Generation Drought Index (D-NGDI) provides timely and relevant drought information for any specific sector at the local level in data scarce regions, allowing to detect drought and its sector-specific impacts and risks at early stages.
    Drought