Product Modularity Enhancement and Engineering Analysis for CPP Dredge

Canada Pump and Power (CPP) Corporation has approached University of Alberta (UofA) to conduct

a joint research program by leveraging MITACS Accelerate Internship Cluster Program on “product

modularity enhancement and mechanical engineering analysis” for CPP’s existing dredges with its

uniquely selected pumps for different user requirements. The methodology adopted includes

parametric feature-based design and system simulation-based engineering analysis. The research

novelty is the associative engineering analysis with product selections, and configuration

management information model that can be reused for different product configurations with minimum

reengineering effort. This research has a 2-year period; 16 intern units are planned for graduate

students. The key benefits for CPP are the development of a well investigated modularity framework

with reusable engineering and computerized design models. These benefits will enhance CPP’s

flexibility in satisfying the variety of user requirements and reduce the risks and costs of reconfigured

systems which will lead to direct efficiency and profit gains.

Faculty Supervisor:

Yongsheng Ma

Student:

Partner:

Canada Pump and Power Corporation

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

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