Encapsulation efficiency and viability of phage-coated implants for the prevention and treatment of periprosthetic joint infections in high risk patients

The widespread use of antimicrobial compounds in recent years has led to a pronounced increase in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria. These resistant organisms require increased doses of strong antibiotics for prolonged periods for effective treatment. This is such a significant problem that the world health organization has put in place a global action plan […]

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Research into grid-forming methods for off-shore wind farms

Conventional power systems rely on synchronous machines for generation of power and also for formation of an interconnected network of generation to which loads are connected via a transmission system (known as a grid). Increasingly renewable sources of energy are interconnected to a grid via power electronic converters. These converters have been traditionally operated with […]

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Applications Development of Plasma·Derived Nanostructured Carbons

NanoNB Corp (NNB) is a small business concern established in 2005 in New Brunswick, Canada. The company manufactures fullerenes/nanotubes and performs application development. The Intern Cluster (4 students) will focus on process improvements of the company’s plasma reactor to improve yields and efficiency of fullerene recovery. As well, two interns will work on conversion of […]

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Medical Grade Programmable Smart Battery Charger and Analyzer

Power consumption optimization, space reduction, increased mobility and safety of medical devices in health care facilities while maintaining efficiency of these devices by using rechargeable battery pack are key issues for cost saving, durability and reliability, inventory control, and environmental requirements. For these reasons, more and more medical devices powered by rechargeable battery packs are […]

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Evaluation of an integrated heat exchanger in a sewage pipe

Increased usage of renewable energy is required to reduce climate change. Wastewater from housings release a vast amount of energy which is lost to the soil. The @Source-Energy pipe system is a new type of a sewage water pipe which has a heat exchanger pipe in its concrete. In this proposed research, the main objective […]

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Hydraulic Vortex Optimization of a Recessed Impeller Pump

Toyo Pumps is performing research to upgrade their current line of recessed impeller or vortex pumps. Currently, these pumps can only operate in very limited and specific conditions. The goal is to redesign these pumps to allow them to operate in a wider variety of conditions and improve the efficiency, producing more work at a […]

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Experimental and numerical study of PEM electrolysis

The proposed project aims to understand and optimized the performance of hydrogen production from renewable energy sources using PEM electrolysis cell. Experimental study of PEM electrolysis cells will be conducted at the University of Tokyo along with numerical simulation. Three-dimensional numerical model using ANSYS Fluent Electrolysis module will be developed. Fluid flow, heat and mass […]

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Modeling of the Wear Performance of Carbide-Based Overlays and Coatings

Surface degradation during Oil & Gas and Mining operations in the Province of Alberta are pervasive. This has resulted in extensive research and development activities into the development of advanced surface modifications that are based on overlays and coatings. Most research effort has focused on materials selection, fabrication, and optimization of wear performance of those […]

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Conception des infrastructures de transport sur pergélisol instable

Les forces armees canadiennes sont appelees a consolider leur presence eta intensifier leurs operations dans le Nord canadien. La plupart de ces operations requierent des infrastructures (batiments, chemins et pistes d’atterrissage) et une grande capacite de mobilite terrestre. Les environnements pergelisoles qui caracterisent une grande proportion du territoire nordique Canadien sont potentiellement tres instables et […]

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Collaborative task completed by two small humanoid robots in a cluttered environment using real time stabilisation and 3D motion planning

In general, humanoid robots are more apt than other mobile robots to move in environments made for humans, their models. As such, they are better suited to be used in emergency situations caused by natural disasters happening in urban environments. Developing collaborative systems would reduce the cost of robotic solutions, as less expensive robots could […]

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Technical Research on Unconventional Resources Development in Canada

Within this project, interns will review the peer-review literature on the four different topics: (1) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), (2) Hydraulic Fracturing, (3) Anomalous Induced Seismicity, (4) Surface and Ground Water access, transport, flowback chemistry, conservation, recycling, treatment and disposal after use in hydraulic fracturing operations. The aim of the project is to perform the […]

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