Knowledge of elemental and radioactivity transport around the primary side of a Canada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) nuclear reactor and the radiation fields arising from the distribution of deposits around the circuit can be used by radiation monitoring and protection programs to assist in the planning and execution of maintenance, inspection, and refurbishment activities. When incorporated […]

The increased global demand for energy coupled with the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has rendered the development of the hydrogen economy a top priority for governments internationally. In Canada, the goal is for hydrogen to provide up to 30% of the energy demand by 2050. In this context, the devices required for hydrogen […]

Les nouvelles technologies peuvent entrainer un développement énorme aux industries, en particulier pour ceux qui savent en tirer profit. Dans ce cadre et pour des objectifs de concurrence sur le marché mondial, les usines de transformation de bois cherchent toujours à des solutions technologiques innovantes pour améliorer la qualité de ses produits (panneaux de lamelles […]

A nuclear reactor to a nuclear power plant is the same as the heart of a living human. The safe operation of the plant is directly related to the health of the reactor. Just as in the human heart, where blood circulates to deliver oxygen to the other parts of the body, coolant passes through […]

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Thin-film polymer substrate that have piezoelectric layers are promising for a variety of applications, including micro-electro-mechanical systems, mechanical energy harvesting, and flexible electronics with security features. This study proposes a detailed approach for understanding how these flexible structures behave under different mechanical loads, using a comprehensive experimentation. This research mainly focuses on characterizing the electromechanical […]

The project aims to develop a low-cost solution for sustainable wood-based racking system for standard solar PV panels. The design will used local lumber and other structural components to develop a racking design focusing on self-assembly, convenience, sustainability, and economics. A techno-commercial viability analysis of the project will also be performed for Okanagan, BC. Kruger […]

This research project aims to investigate for the first time the electric field alignment of carbon nanoparticles in an epoxy-poly(ether imide) polymeric system, to enhance electrical conductivity in targeted directions. By applying and tuning an external electric field, the carbon nanoparticles are expected to rotate, create an interconnected network, and promote anisotropic electrical and thermal […]

Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) is the main provider of electricity in Nova Scotia. The largest disruptor to its system is the weather, which can lead to widespread equipment failure and outages across the grid. NSPI attempts to predict these damages before they occur to decide on the appropriate level of response and allocation of […]

La perte d’engins de pêche en mer représente un danger pour la vie marine, en particulier pour les baleines noires qui risquent de s’emmêler dans les cordages. C’est pourquoi la détection des engins de pêche abandonnés est une préoccupation majeure pour les scientifiques et les autorités maritimes. Les avancées dans l’intelligence artificielle offrent une solution […]

This research proposes a new recovery model for addressing issues with container ship disruptions. To minimize the negative impact of these disruptions, the model formulates a mixed-integer programming approach that simultaneously considers three recovery strategies, namely vessel speeding-up, port skipping, and alternative routes. The study clusters call-ports and utilizes port hubs to minimize transshipment costs […]

Additive manufacturing technologies enable facilities at any location in the global supply chain to bid for customer jobs. In this setting, job scheduling is based on due-dates, proximity to customer location, opportunities for cheaper consolidated shipments with other customers, etc. Both multi-agent systems and block chains can support scheduling for decentralized manufacturing. In this project, […]