The economic benefits of a mining project can be offset by potential damages of environmental degradation and contamination if suitable mitigation measures are not implemented. To estimate the possible adverse impacts of mining, extensive monitoring of environmental indicators is required over many years to establish baseline data. These data are generally very diverse that may […]

In typical supermarket refrigeration systems, defrosting can account for up to 30% of the total energy consumption of the system while also having an important impact on the quality of the food. To eliminate unnecessary defrost cycles caused by preset time cycle and implement a “defrost on demand” solution, a robust and low cost frost […]

High-performance Ge-on-Si photodetectors are of lower cost and can be monolithically integrated with Si based integrated circuits for on-chip optical communications to increase computing speed. Process modeling is essential for structure and processing conditions design, but the current photonic design tools are too simplified for this task. This research is to implement process models in […]

The main objective of the proposed research is to find ways to increase the wear life of gland seals in slurry pumps. Gland seals are subjected to harsh mechanical environments: high pressures, high temperatures, and solid abrasives. If gland seals are not designed properly to withstand these conditions, premature gland failure will occur. There are […]

The scope of this project is to construct a physics-based analytical model through the bond graph modeling for a reciprocating compressor. The purpose of this model is to quantify input-output relations among mechanical components involved in a compressor, particularly under normal operating conditions. Such a model, once validated and calibrated can serve as a baseline […]

Linear Induction Motors (LIMs) are used in a significant portion of existing rail transport systems, and Bombardier Transport Canada Inc. is a global leader in the industry. LIMs will be ever more important in the future with the expansion of Maglevs globally. In this project, the intern will explore the mathematical models used in designing […]

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) diagnosis currently relies on the observation of cognitive impairments and memory loss. Developing tools enabling earlier diagnosis could help test new treatments that may be more effective when acting at early time points of the disease. While amyloid peptide plaque (A?) tracers used with PET imaging are now available to confirm the […]

Le diagnostic de la maladie d’Alzheimer (MA) repose actuellement sur l’observation de troubles de mémoires et la diminution des facultés cognitives. Le développement d’outils permettant un diagnostic présymptomatique est donc important dans l’établissement de traitements étant plus efficaces et agissant plus tôt dans l’évolution de la maladie. L’imagerie tomographique par émission de positrons (TEP) permet […]

Irving Tissue is a leading manufacturer of household tissue products and provides the premium tissue products for its customers throughout North America. The objective of this project is to improve the process b y1) optimizing the wet- strength additive chemistry, and the associated curing process, 2) optimize the stock preparation, in particular, in light of […]

Selective laser meting (SLM) is a promising additive manufacturing process that can be effectively utilized to manufacture structural components with complex geometries. Instead of removing the material, SLM adds the material selectively layer after layer using high power laser beam to form near net shape parts. Due to high cost associated with experimental development of […]

Selective laser meting (SLM) is a promising additive manufacturing process that can be effectively utilized to manufacture structural components with complex geometries. Instead of removing the material, SLM adds the material selectively layer after layer using high power laser beam to form near net shape parts. Due to high cost associated with experimental development of […]

Les procédés biotechnologiques sont des procédés complexes, car ils sont reliés à de nombreux phénomènes biologiques et physico-chimiques. Alors que la compréhension complète de ces phénomènes est encore loin d’être acquise, la supervision, le contrôle et l’optimisation sont la clé de la réussite économique des industries biotechnologiques. Ce projet a pour objectif de concevoir une […]