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Water Stability Control for Optimization of Filtration at Portage la Prairie and Sanford Water Treatment Plants

There are about 180 public water treatment plants in Manitoba relying on surface water as their source of supply. Optimization of water treatment processes offers many operational savings for these plants. Portage la Prairie and Sanford water treatment plants are examples of typical Manitoba water treatment plants. Both plants utilize lime/soda softening processes to remove water hardness. The softening process requires serious water pH control, otherwise it can lead to the precipitation of calcium carbonate particle that causes excessive wear on filters, among other consequences. This research proposes to study the stability of water pH and alkalinity for optimization of recarbonation and filtration to maximize filter life, preserve water quality and reduce energy and water consumption.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Beata Gorczyca

Student:

Arman Vahedi

Partner:

City of Portage la Prairie

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Environmental industry

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Use of LUMINEX and Lateral Flow Devices to Measure Fungal Antigens

The purpose of this project is to undertake development research to apply methods for analyzing proteins from fungi that grow on damp building materials that are antigenic in humans. This will allow the presence of the fungal antigen to be detected in dust samples by methods similar to those used for pregnancy test kits and those used for measuring house dust mite and animal allergens in houses. In this case, such methods are used to aid in the rapid assessment of houses and buildings with potential mould problems and in epidemiology studies. Paracel will benefit by accelerating the development of new products and services for its indoor air quality division. This internship is in partnership with Allergen.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. J. David Miller

Student:

Jagdish Gupta

Partner:

Paracel Laboratories

Discipline:

Chemistry

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Accelerate

The Effects of Weight and Weight Distribution on Muscular Activity and Trunk Posture when Sighting a Rifle

The advent of new weapon-mounted technologies poses new challenges for assault rifle design. Changes in rifle weight and center of mass (COM) can have significant impacts on soldiers’ rifle handling and ability to engage a target. Defense Research and Development Canada (DRDC), as part of a larger NATO Task Group, have hired Human Systems Inc., to investigate integration issues associated with new weapon systems. Testing will be conducted on a highly secured live-fire range using experienced Canadian soldiers as subjects. Human Systems Inc. is responsible for project management and subjective data analysis. Queen’s investigators will contribute to the project by providing objective (biomechanical) data analyses. The effects of total weapon weight and COM will be assed using Electromyography (EMG) to monitor muscle activity and weapon mounted accelerometers to monitor weapon slew. By combining Queen’s objective data with Human Systems’ subjective data, it is hoped that objective criteria and threshold limits values can be developed which will enhance the selection process of future weapon mounted technologies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Joan Stevenson

Student:

Jessica Selinger

Partner:

Human Systems Inc.

Discipline:

Kinesiology

Sector:

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Accelerate

Sources and Timescales of Fluid Flow: Gold Deposit Generation during Metamorphism, Abitibi Sub-province, Canada

The Abitibi Sub-province extends from Timmins, ON to Val d’Or, QC and contains gold deposits with equivocal genesis, derived from either magmatic or metamorphic processes. The largest of the gold lode deposits precipitated at paleotemperatures and paleopressures indicative of depths 8-12 km below the surface. Metal-rich fluid flow at these depths through structurally deformed rocks during mountain building events is likely the responsible mechanism for precipitation of gold ore, thus a model more preferential to the metamorphic scenario. Detailed field (& mine) mapping and isotopic characterization of the structurally deformed ore-hosted rocks will allow us to fingerprint the responsible process, determining the source and timing of the metal-rich fluid flow. A partnership with Goldcorp inc. provides the access and resources necessary to constrain these important gold-generating processes. The Pamour and Hoyle Pond mines will be our natural laboratories where Goldcorp can benefit by gaining access to highly skilled researchers, analytical equipment, and new gold genesis data in a timely manner. Furthermore, since the Pamour and Hoyle Pond mines are active, the research will have immediate influences on mining progress.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. David Schneider

Student:

Jonathan Bachtel

Partner:

Goldcorp Inc.

Discipline:

Geography / Geology / Earth science

Sector:

Mining and quarrying

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

Real-time Transient Classification System

Modern society is highly dependant on electricity; large scale blackouts can cost billions of dollars. High-voltage power transmission systems that transmit electricity from the generating stations to load centres could be subjected to a variety of disturbances such as faults, lightening strikes etc. These transmission systems must be protected against faults using suitable protective equipment to ensure the safety of equipment and people. Faster protection schemes can improve the power transfer capability and reduce the transmission system down-time, thereby enabling reliable and cost-effective service to electricity customers. Thus, this research proposes to develop an important element in a novel protection scheme that works using the high frequency signals (transients) generated during the transmission systems faults. This new protective technique will be faster that traditional techniques that use low frequency (60 Hz) signals to detect the faults. The proposed transient classifier will prevent the false operation of the new protective devices to high-frequency signals generated during normal operation.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Athula Rajapakse

Student:

Nuwan Perera

Partner:

Manitoba HVDC Research Centre

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Numerical Analysis of In-floor-heated Slab Foundations

This research project will develop a numerical model of in-floor-heated slab foundations in Manitoba. With in-floor-heated slab foundations, it is important to know how to insulate the foundation to minimize heat losses to the ground while preventing frost heave. The proposed model will be used to analyze the effects of the amount and placement of insulation and the placement of in-floor-heating tubes in the foundation on energy transfer to the building exterior and ground. The benefits of this project for Manitoba Hydro are that the study will produce a model which could be used by the company to analyze existing in-floor-heating systems, design better systems and develop insulation guidelines for in-floor-heated slab-on-grade foundations in Manitoba. From an energy efficiency standpoint, this project will provide insight into methods of conserving energy in in-floor-heated slab-on-grade foundation buildings. This insight will help to achieve building energy usage reductions in the future.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Scott J. Ormiston

Student:

Meghan Guyot

Partner:

Manitoba Hydro

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Novel Control System for Haptic Actuation

Haptics is a growing area of robotics in which users physically interact with dynamic real/virtual environments via active robotic hand-controllers, known as “haptic devices”. Recent emerging applications of haptic technology such as rehabilitation or surgical training simulators require stable high-performance human-to-human interaction in real/virtual environments. Such haptic interaction requires powerful high-performance haptic devices that can produce large force/torque levels suitable for human-level interactions over sustained periods of time. The project partner, Quanser Consulting, has been developing a novel haptic actuation mechanism. The intern will design a torque observer/controller that will estimate the output torque of the Integrated Haptic Actuator (IHA) and use the estimate in a torque control loop to reduce friction, inertia and high force fidelity. The controlled IHA will be evaluated on a robotic haptic device and will be marketed by Quanser Consulting in the future.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Keyvan Hashtrudi-Zaad

Student:

Paul Karam

Partner:

Quanser Consulting

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Accelerate

Light-Weight Problem Determination in DB2

The desire to offer on-demand 24/7 services means there is pressure to quickly identify and resolve problems in a database management system (DBMS). Problem determination tools rely on the existence of sufficient monitoring data to support analysis but monitoring introduces overhead and so causes decreased application performance. The proposed research seeks to provide effective light-weight tools for monitoring and analysis to support problem determination in DBMSs. We propose to view monitoring data as a continuous data stream and to apply algorithms and techniques from data stream mining to the data. In the short term the proposed project will develop a prototype of a problem determination tool that can be of benefit for IBM DB2 customers. In the long term, the proposed project will provide valuable insights into the viability of applying data stream techniques to system monitoring.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Patrick Martin

Student:

Jing Huang

Partner:

IBM Canada

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Accelerate

Intelligent Mobile Asset Tracking

Tracking and managing the dynamic location of mobile assets is critical for many organizations with mobile resources. Current tracking systems are costly and inefficient over wireless transmission systems where cost is based on the rate of data being sent. The intern is part of a team at UOttawa which focuses on tracking GPS-enabled mobile devices mounted on the asset by understanding the behaviour of typical traffic generated by a mobile device for reporting GPS data in various demographics. They also study Artificial Intelligence techniques for customized routing and route tracking based on the requirements of the target application. Based on this study, the intern aims to design and implement and adaptive learning-based algorithm for the data collected by the tracking software for the mobile assets. Thus, the main research goal is to develop intelligent and efficient solutions to improve existing GPS-utilized device tracking solutions and consume valuable mobile resources. As the partner organization’s line of market research is directly related to this project topic, it would enhance their range of R&D activities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Amiya Nayak

Student:

Dineshbalu Balakrishnan

Partner:

Cistel Technology Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Automotive and transportation

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

Development of a Systematic and Objective Study to Improve the Diagnostic Accuracy of Malingering in Litigating Patients

This research relates to the development of a systematic and objective study to improve the diagnostic accuracy of malingering in litigating patients by way archival research. Research of this nature and quality is particularly pertinent to service providers who provide independent medical examinations to insurance companies for the purpose of claimant disability benefit entitlement, such as Evolve Assessments and Diagnostics. Consequently, society as a whole would benefit as the goal of this research in particular would lead to reduced costs due to the development of a systematic and objective study to improve the diagnostic accuracy of malingering in litigating patients that would in turn reduce the secondary costs to society (i.e., lower insurance rates, allow for more accessibility to rehabilitation for genuinely injured patients).

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Konstantine K. Zakzanis

Student:

Zachariah Campbell

Partner:

Evolve Assessments & Diagnostics

Discipline:

Psychology

Sector:

Legal

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Development of a New Non-contact Rotational Position Sensor for Fault Detection in Gear Boxes

Litens Automotive currently uses an axially mounted non-contact magnet based rotational position sensor in several applications to accurately and precisely measure shaft rotational position. This type of sensor has no moving parts, which allows it to be extremely durable with respect to useful life. With this robustness, coupled with low per unit cost, it has great potential to be used in mass produced items. In order to further develop new applications for this sensor in the automotive industry and in other industries work needs to be done to adapt the sensor to allow mounting transverse to a shaft. Litens will benefit from the internship through the potential development of a new sensor which could have wide application and therefore significantly affect their business by generating new opportunities in the automotive sector, but more importantly in other rapidly expanding industry sectors as well (such as machinery reliability monitoring in the mining and processing industries).

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Chris Mechefske

Student:

Mike Taylor

Partner:

Litens Automotive

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Automotive and transportation

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Accelerate

Development and Application of Optical Fiber Intrusion Sensor

The scope of this project is to develop a fence intrusion sensor by optical fiber for security monitoring purpose. Senstar-Stellar is the world's leading supplier of outdoor perimeter intrusion detection sensors and systems. The R&D group is seeking for new idea and new technique for building a high performance distributed intrusion sensor with large area coverage and low false alarm rate. Our current research area is distributed optical fiber sensor for dynamic measurements and we had successfully demonstrated a novel optical fiber vibration sensor in the lab environment. The intern will improve the current setup according to the specific field requirements and conduct some field tests on site. This project is in partnership with the GEOIDE NCE.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Xiaoyi Bao

Student:

Ziyi Zhang

Partner:

Senstar-Stellar Corporation

Discipline:

Physics / Astronomy

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

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