In this project, we attempt to investigate the feasibility of using behavioral synthesis technology for large scale multimedia chip design project. The project will be completed in Metabacus Inc, an Ontario startup company that develops and markets behavioral synthesis technology, which automatically converts software into chip designs. Although promising, one obstacle for the wide deployment […]

The objective of the proposed research is to carry out numerical and experimental studies on the performance degradation of propeller blades in three different scales with leading-edge (LE) manufacturing tolerances. In the experimental studies, three single propeller blades in three scales (1:1, 1:2 and 3:4) will be tested in a cavitation tunnel. Flow velocities and […]

Similar to current efforts in the automotive industry, there is a substantial interest in developing fully autonomous trains. One of the key steps towards enabling autonomous operation is being able to accurately estimate train position and speed. In addition to this, better estimates will also increase safety and reduce distance between trains, allowing more frequent […]

This project proposes a survey directed at transit agencies in Canada that have operated, operating, or planning to operate flexible transit, with special emphasis placed on app-based on-demand transit services. Personal interviews will be conducted with key personnel at the transit agencies, likely using phone communication. The results of the survey along with a more […]

APN in Quebec City faces a high fluctuation of the lifespan of tools in machining operations such as milling and turning. This hampers production planning, since the number of necessary tools for a job as well as their lifetime cannot be well predicted. Previous investigation on this challenge could not determine a reason for this […]

Le projet consiste à concevoir des liens faibles intégrés dans les cordages des casiers à crabe des neiges pour permettre aux baleines noires qui s’y font piéger de se libérer d’elles-mêmes. Les liens faibles sont des maillons fragiles qui cèdent lorsque la baleine exerce une force quand il se sent pris dans les cordages. Ce […]

Cyber security is fundamental to guarantee the reliable operation of the electric power systems. As the energy industry migrates to the digital space with information and communication technology (ICT), managing the electricity delivery is becoming complex and increasingly dependent on industrial control systems (ICS). The heavy reliance on ICT and the rapid penetration of ICS […]

Digital manufacturing and industry 4.0 are recognised as critical contexts for remaining competitive in the manufacturing sector. Unfortunately, small and medium sized enterprises (SME) have not been able to exploit new opportunities to their full potential due to the high costs and complex implementation processes required. This project proposes to develop a flexible manufacturing system […]

This project will study the corrosion of two nickel alloys commonly used in nuclear reactors: Monel 400 and Alloy 800. In the steam generator section of nuclear reactors, the chemistry is complex and may lead to the formation of ammoniacal species such as soluble ammonia (NH3). Ammonia may accelerate the corrosion of these alloys. The […]

Unreliability is regarded as a widespread problem associated with transit services, while automatic data collection (ADC) systems pose as an opportunity to monitor and improve this problem. The proposed research is expected to develop an ADC-based reliability measurement framework usable for operations planning, strategic planning and benchmarking at different levels; and apply the ADC-based measurement […]

La planification de la réfection d’un navire est une tâche difficile qui requiert un effort considérable en termes de ressources qu’il faut gérer. Elle comprend plusieurs centaines d’activités d’inspection, de désassemblage, de réparation, de remplacement, de reconversion, de modernisation et de réassemblage. De plus, il faut prendre en compte les contraintes d’espace qui limitent le […]

Solar power currently makes up a tiny fraction of all global energy needs. The current silicon based solar cell technologies which on average operate at around 15-17% efficiency have low likelihood of being a total fossil fuel replacement. They have very slow energy payback, their mass production cost savings are hitting a wall, and they […]