Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
The Deltares Delta Flume is a unique test facility where on real scale (1:1) the effect of extreme waves on dikes, dunes, breakwaters, and other flood defences can be tested. There is considerable global demand for the realistic testing of hydraulic structures in particular situations. This flume is a versatile, indispensable facility that can be used for numerous projects: coastal, harbour and offshore structures.
The Deltares Delta Flume allows Deltares to carry out research for national and international clients, and public and private bodies. Our leading clients include the Dutch Ministry of Transport and Public Works (Rijkswaterstaat), the EU, contractors, energy utilities, developers of renewable energy concepts and e.g. concrete factories.
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The Deltares Delta Flume is a unique test facility where on real scale (1:1) the effect of extreme waves on dikes, dunes, breakwaters, and other flood defences can be tested. There is considerable global demand for the realistic testing of hydraulic structures in particular situations. This flume is a versatile, indispensable facility that can be used for numerous projects: coastal, harbour and offshore structures.
The Deltares Delta Flume allows Deltares to carry out research for national and international clients, and public and private bodies. Our leading clients include the Dutch Ministry of Transport and Public Works (Rijkswaterstaat), the EU, contractors, energy utilities, developers of renewable energy concepts and e.g. concrete factories.
Follow us on:
LinkedIn: nl.linkedin.com/company/deltares
Instagram: instagram.com/deltares
Facebook: facebook.com/DeltaresNL
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/deltares.bsky.social
Check out our website for more info: https://www.deltares.nl/en/research-facilities/wave-and-flow-facilities/delta-flume?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Youtube&utm_campaign=delta-flume

