Bio-heap-leaching is a hydrometallurgical process used to process low grade chalcopyrite ore as the cost of alternative routes of processing and refining are not economically viable. The limitation however of the heap leaching process is the long time it takes to leach the metal and the low total recovery that can be achieved. As heap […]

The amount of emissions to the atmosphere is currently an important environmental concern as policy makers and Heads of State are starting to demonstrate a strong interest in energy efficient transportation, in particular energy efficient aircraft. The task of energy optimization is typically left to a flight management system (FMS). However, many smaller commercial aircraft, […]

Raman spectroscopy is a compound identification technique that can be used for real-time identification of cancerous tissues during surgery. The development and clinical translation of an intraoperative surgical-guidance instrument based on this technique is the main objective of ODS Medical, a Canadian startup. However, Raman signals are intrinsically very weak thereby requiring the measurements to […]

The necessity of cost-efficient and reliable wastewater treatment processes has increased in order to meet more stringent levels of environmental regulations, increased system reliability requirements and tightening operational budgets. To aid in meeting these operational goals, a strong market for low-cost, high-fidelity sensor technology that can relay real-time information to system operators on all aspects […]

The increased incidence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and its potentially serious long-term consequences have enormous clinical, societal and economic impacts in Canada. Yet despite its relatively high prevalence, TBI is one of the least understood neurological injuries. Emerging evidence shows that the effects of TBI are not transient and may be associated with significant […]

Virtual reality (VR) is becoming a hot topic and introduces new challenges related to the presentation of the content on mobile devices. For instance, how to display properly large size video frames such as those taken from 360-degree cameras, on a 7-inch mobile display and how to quickly respond to the user’s navigation within current […]

Compte tenu de l’accroissement du besoin énergétique auquel le monde devra faire face dans les prochaines décennies, l’industrie de l’énergie tend sans cesse à améliorer le rendement et la fiabilité de ses équipements. Une des avenues envisagées est d’augmenter la puissance des alternateurs hydroélectriques existants, repoussant ainsi la construction de nouvelles centrales. Beaucoup de ces […]

The main focus of this project is to develope and optimize a rubber recycling technology in which the scrap rubber, such as scrap tires and automotive parts, can be recycled and incorporated in a new rubber product compound. Tyromer Inc. (www.tyromer.com) is created to commercialize a rubber devulcanization technology utilizing supercritical fluid and extrusion. The […]

Networks are ubiquitous in our world. In broad terms, a networked control system consists of sensors, actuators and controllers interconnected and coordinated through a communication network. Networked control with distributed intelligence can open new directions in the industry of robotic entertainment allowing for pursuer-evader games to be played with multiple robots. The research proposed here […]

Reservoir operators typically determine flow releases by assessing the available storage and demand and then applying a rule?of?thumb. Thus, in spite of numerous previous and current computer modelling studies, the use of computer models in real?time reservoir operation on a district level is virtually nonexistent. The resulting “water savings” offer the opportunity to increase river […]

Video surveillance networks are currently being deployed in a growing number of security checkpoints and retails stores. Genetec Inc. provides IP-based solutions for video surveillance, access control and license plate recognition, all integrated into their Security Center platform. Although video analytic techniques to search for people in a scene have become a key business priority, […]

In this project, asphalt mix additives in the form of pellets added directly in the mix during mixing will be developed. The pellets will include at least recycled asphalt shingles, but other additives like rejuvenators and warm mix additives will also be tested. Those additives should help to make asphalt mixes with better mechanical properties […]