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13270 Completed Projects

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Engineering - chemical / biological

Effects of the porous medium and pressure drawdown on the foamy-oil flow and heavy oil recovery in the CHOPS reservoirs

Western Canada has vast heavy oil deposits in many thin heavy oil reservoirs with less than 10-m main pay zones. The cold heavy oil production with sand (CHOPS) is the primary production process in the heavy oil reservoirs. However, a typical CHOPS process can recover only 5?15% of the initial oil-in-place. As a secondary heavy oil recovery method, waterflooding has had a limited success in the past. The major objectives of the proposed research project are to study the specific effects of the porous medium and pressure drawdown on the foamy-oil flow and heavy oil recovery and more importantly to identify the best primary production and cyclic solvent injection (CSI) processes in many thin CHOPS reservoirs.TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Peter Gu

Student:

Arifur Rahman

Partner:

Petroleum Technology Research Centre

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Oil and gas

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Testing the use of chemical additives to improve the efficiency of thermal oil recovery processes

Steam injection in-situ bitumen/heavy oil recovery processes are very energy intensive and generate a significant amount of green house gases. The use of solvents may be the ultimate in reducing the energy input for in-situ bitumen/heavy oil recovery. However, the solvent processes, tested in the field, have not demonstrated to be economical thus far. Hence the use of chemical additive may bridge the gap until solvent processes can be proven in the field. Chemical additives may be a quick and economic way to increase the efficiency of in situ bitumen/heavy oil recovery. Chemical additives are usually added to the steam at low concentrations, eg. < 1 wt%, to improve the oil recovery efficiency of the steam processes. This research project is designed to investigate the recovery mechanisms of the steam-chemical additives process for chemical additives with different transport property.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ian Gates

Student:

Sheng Yang

Partner:

InnoTech Alberta Inc

Discipline:

Engineering - chemical / biological

Sector:

Oil and gas

University:

Program:

Accelerate

TRICHUM: Translating Research into Innovation for Cannabis Health at Université de Moncton

Supplying cannabis, and cannabis products, to a legalized retail market represents a major economic opportunity and has been identified as a growth opportunity under New Brunswick’s Economic Growth Plan (Province of New Brunswick, 2016). Indeed, the retail market value for recreational cannabis in Canada is expected to reach $8.7 billion annually (Deloitte, 2016); however, current production capacity will not meet the anticipated demand. Because the commercial production of cannabis has been illegal, and production has been largely artisanal and clandestine, cannabis has not benefitted from the application of biotechnologies (particularly genomics) that have led to massive increases in yields and sustainability of other agricultural production systems. In this innovative project, and working in close collaboration with OrganiGram Inc., a concerted research-driven approach will be developed to support the development and the growth of the cannabis industry in Atlantic Canada through the application and adaptation of novel biotechnologies. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Martin Filion

Student:

Khaoula Bedis

Partner:

Organigram

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Life sciences

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Selenium fractionation and speciation in surface mine

This project will deal with the detection, the fractionation and the quantification of selenium in its many forms (elemental form or in the form of selenide (Se2-), selenate (SeO4 2-), or selenite (SeO3 2-)) in mining waters. Dissolved and total recoverable Se will be quantified by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Quantitative Se speciation will be conducted using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled with ICP-MS to allow the assessment of bioavailability of selenite and selenate in different plant-soil systems by sequential extraction. This project will bring its benefits to CTRI in terms of industrial wastes management through technology development and technical optimization of analytical methods for Se fractionation, quantification and speciation. In addition, this project will help find mitigation measures for Se treatment for environmental protection in a context of mine industry. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Satinder Kaur Brar

Student:

Selma Etteieb

Partner:

Discipline:

Environmental sciences

Sector:

Natural resources

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Exploring medical potential of cannabinoids

Evaluating the medicinal use of cannabinoids represents an area of massive untapped potential, especially considering its upcoming legalization in Canada. Currently, a significant proportion of medical cannabis research is based on self-reported use and outcomes, rather than carefully-designed research studies. Here, we aim to better understand the impact of cannabis administration in adults with obesity or tobacco dependence and its potential as an opioid-sparing medicine, using randomized controlled clinical trials. Results of these investigations may potentially drive the development of novel pharmacological approaches for the treatment of these conditions.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bernard Le Foll

Student:

Thomas Murphy

Partner:

Canopy Health Innovations

Discipline:

Pharmacy / Pharmacology

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Accelerate

A novel, bioactive compound, found in the leaves and bark of a tree species abundant on the west coast of British Columbia, as a candidate natural pesticide

In nature, plants have evolved sophisticated defense mechanisms against insects, fungi, and other pests. When isolated, many of these chemicals have tremendous potential as natural pesticides, as they pose little threat to the environment, are non-toxic to the user, and are readily biodegradable. Recent research has determined a correlation between a novel compound found at significant concentration in a tree species abundant on the west coast of Canada, and increased resistance to leaf eating pests. The primary focus of this study will be to test this compound as a potential natural pesticide. The compound will be extracted and purified for testing against insects and fungi. If insecticidal or fungicidal activity is observed, the intern will formulate the compound into a natural pesticide formulation for eventual licensing by the partner organization.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Peter Constabel

Student:

Carmen Lea

Partner:

EcoSafe Natural Products Inc.

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Forestry

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Development of CardiAI: An AI-Assisted Point-of-Care Device for Heart Failure Management

The aim of this research and development project is to design and develop a bedside point-of-care device to be equipped with the CardiAI’s machine learning technology for heart failure management. our POC system will include
disposable cardiac biomarker strips and an electronic reader. Once implemented, it will be connected to the AI platform that will continuously collects patients’ health information from patient’s daily manual log, electronic medical record, and remotely monitor the patient’s quality of life (QoL) and their medication adherence, thus helping patients manage their condition better.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Martin Mintchev

Student:

Pavneet Singh

Partner:

CardiAI Inc

Discipline:

Biochemistry / Molecular biology

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Accelerate

The influence of local and global stressors on coral reef ecosystems

Vibrant coral reefs are amongst the world’s most diverse and economically important marine ecosystems, but are also imminently threatened by climate change and local threats, including fishing and pollution. Understanding how these threats impact coral reefs, and the capacity for reefs to recover after bleaching events is critically important. This project will focus on Kiritimati (Christmas Island), a ‘natural laboratory’ in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, which experienced extensive coral bleaching during a recent intense heat wave. We will use underwater surveys and videos, along with novel acoustic and imagery methods, to quantify how coral and fish communities, as well as the structure of the reef habitat itself, have changed in the four years following the event. We will also examine if underwater acoustics can be used to assess reef health. This information will inform World Wildlife Fund’s Coral Reef High Impact Initiative’s efforts to develop solutions for coral reef conservation.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Julia Baum

Student:

Sean Dimoff

Partner:

World Wildlife Fund

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Natural resources

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Nano-varnish with integrated biomineralizable and antibacterial activity against dental caries

Dental caries is a major health hazard in the general population worldwide. Fluoride-based formulations are conventionally used to resolve this problem but they present certain important disadvantages, which has been overlooked. Here we propose to develop and characterize a non-fluoride based dental varnish using natural product conjugated nanoparticles that holds the potential of inhibiting bacterial plaque formation and repair early damage on tooth surface. The potential long-term benefits of this product are extensive and include prevention of dental caries and improved quality of life. The nano-varnish is inexpensive, fast and simple to use, which can be used by dentists/individuals with minimum learning curve. The varnish fills the unmet medical need for patients with high caries risk, particularly children.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Anil Kishen

Student:

Kamna Singh

Partner:

Germiphene Corporation

Discipline:

Dentistry

Sector:

Nanotechnologies

University:

Program:

Accelerate

The G.I.F.T (Girls Incredible Football Team) Project

Over the past decade, Jamaica has been described as having an increasingly high rate of violence, of which sexual violence against young people (mostly girls) is a “silent emergency”. Community activists and researchers addressing the issue of sexual violence within Jamaica posit that the culture of silence is a main contributor to the continued perpetuation of this atrocity. Sport is a conduit that addresses violence and encourages social inclusion and peacebuilding globally. Since the United Nations declared 2005 as the year of sport and physical education, researchers and agencies worldwide started to consider tangible ways to delivery sport as a vehicle for change. Using a participatory community action research sport for peace model, this research project seeks to explore the experiences and impact of coaches as mentors who encourage positive youth development and peace within communities where sexual violence directed at girls is prevalent. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Leisha Strachan

Student:

Michele Lemonius

Partner:

BreakingNew Consulting Inc

Discipline:

Visual arts

Sector:

Education

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Antimicrobial Properties of Kisameet Clay IV

Natural clay minerals have a long history of medicinal applications. Recent studies have described their antibacterial properties and have suggested that specific physical and geochemical characteristics of clay are involved in this effect. Kisameet clay (KC), a natural deposit found in British Columbia has been used for healing purposes for generations, still little more than anecdotal information about its use has reported. We have confirmed broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity of KC against a variety of human pathogens. Then, our goal has been elucidating the mechanism(s) which make it antibacterial. We have proposed to carry out microbiological and geochemical analyses to reveal the mode of action. In parallel, potential microbial sources of active compounds have been identified by using metagenomic analyses of DNA extracted from clay. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Julian Davies

Student:

Shekooh Behroozian

Partner:

Kisameet Glacial Clay Inc.

Discipline:

Biology

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Stochastic analysis of infiltration facilities for storm water control

Infiltration facilities are an effective storm water management practice. The conventional continuous simulation models are widely used in the hydrologic analysis of infiltration facilities in practical engineering practices. However, these continuous simulation models are often time-consuming and data-demanding. The previously proposed analytical probabilistic models can also be used for analyzing hydrologic performance of infiltration facilities, whereas simplifying assumptions about the initial water storage conditions are required and the description of infiltration outflows is also simplified. Overcoming the shortcomings of these two types of models, this project will develop a new analytical stochastic model for analysis and design of infiltration facilities. The derived analytical expression can be easily implemented in spreadsheets. The engineering industry will benefit from this easy-to-use design aid as an alternative of traditional continuous simulation hydrologic software in the design, planning and analysis of infiltration facilities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yiping Guo

Student:

Jun (Jeffrey) Wang

Partner:

CIMA Canada

Discipline:

Engineering - civil

Sector:

Natural resources

University:

Program:

Accelerate

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