The goal of this project can be divided into three subobjectives. First, we need to propose, implement and train an accurate eye tracking model on the server, then migrate it to an embedded platform with a simple application that can run the model. Finally, we need to experiment different pruning methods for the network and […]

Carbon nanopearls are an exciting novel class of materials that present unique characteristics, and they turn out to be an excellent alternative to carbon nanotubes for different applications. Presently, they are experimented with success as material for cold cathodes for electron-beam based instrumentation applications and they can be used for the development of polymer nanocomposites […]

La reconnaissance d’objets est une technologie permettant de traduire des données visuelles en informations utiles visant à reconnaitre des objets, les classifier et les localiser. L’utilisation de la reconnaissance d’objets dans l’industrie des essais non-destructifs est en pleine croissance. Cela permet d’améliorer les délais d’inspection, tout en améliorant la détection et la classification des défauts […]

The recent research of producing heart rate signal from a webcam has opened the opportunity for numerous new applications. This technique uses video of the face and Independent Component Analysis (ICA) to detect core physiological signals such as heart rate and respiration. We improve the correlation algorithm to make the measurement algorithm has higher fault […]

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), a form of cellulose, shows a lot of promise in the development of sustainable materials thanks to its unique properties such as high performance, large surface area, is readily available, renewable, and biodegradable. Early methods to synthesize CNC have not been very successful. In order to isolate CNC, to make them ready […]

Teck Coal produces metallurgical quality coal from the coalfields in southeastern British Columbia and it is the second largest exporter of metallurgical coal in the world. It operates four coal mines in SE BC. One of the Teck Coal operations has been experiencing difficulty in processing fine coal for several years. Overall, this situation has […]

Ce projet tentera de formuler un processus qui permettra de guider l’inclusion des livrables BIM dans les documents contractuels qui régissent les exigences du projet. Une attention particulière sera portée aux exigences BIM en lien avec la gestion des actifs (FM). L’hypothèse proposée suggère que l’inclusion contractuelle d’exigences numériques forcera les donneurs d’ouvrages à se […]

Fluidized bed reactors are related to different industrial applications such as petroleum process, synthesis of chemicals, waste treatment and coating of solid particles. Engineers select fluidized beds for catalytic reaction that are highly exothermic, endothermic or explosive. Scale up and back mixing of the gas are the main challenge of this type of reactor. Residence […]

The Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) method is a trenchless technology for curing and rehabilitating the existing pipelines. In CIPP method, the damaged pipe is lined inside, using a resin-impregnated polyester tube. However, CIPP projects can be complicated due to the inherent uncertainties associated with the underground projects. The lack of knowledge about the production rates and […]

In this project we aim to develop a computer software system that is capable of predicting anomalies in membrane cell electrolyzers before they arise. It will closely monitor the electrolyzers’ operating condition and identify the hints that suggest that a failure is coming down the line. We will then notify the plant operators, so they […]

This project concerns the development of a 3D virtual model of a fluidized bed gasifier reactor. Relying on the so-called CFD-DEM approach and supercomputer technology, the virtual model will allow visualization of the fluid dynamic inside the reactor, highly valuable insight otherwise unreachable by physical mean. This project specifically focus on model calibration and validation […]

Les systèmes de production d’énergie basés sur l’utilisation de la force hydraulique utilisent une machine synchrone afin de convertir l’énergie mécanique en énergie électrique. Pour que ces machines fonctionnent, il faut fournir une puissance d’excitation sur la partie tournante de la machine (que l’on nomme système d’excitation.) Ce système d’excitation peut produire des courants électriques […]