With worldwide efforts to increase the utilization of renewable energy, traditional power distribution networks are being transformed into active distribution networks with the interconnection of distributed generation. The status of DGs connected to an active distribution network can change frequently, and this creates many challenges to network protection. The aim of this project is to […]

The market for health food supplements is a large and growing sector of the Canadian economy. The biotechnology that underpins this industry requires a close collaboration between private industry and academic researchers. The development of supplements that target specific health effects is a significant driving force behind the investigation of new products. Astaxanthin, a carotenoid […]

Fasting blood samples from persons with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and healthy individuals were previously collected during a prior Mitacs project. A comparative analysis of the blood samples by metabolomics will be performed to identify potential biomarkers. The intern will assist with the necessary correlation analysis for selecting compounds capable of serving as blood biomarkers […]

Improving engine performance, including fuel economy, emissions, and power output, is a very complex issue and still requires further research. Since transportation systems, and specially aircrafts, are typically powered by liquid fuels, the process of fuel/air mixture preparation plays a key role in combustion (i.e., fuel burning). Nonetheless, since fluid properties such as density and […]

Root rots caused by Fusarium species pose a significant challenge to soybean and pulse growers in Manitoba and Canada, and so does Fusarium head blight caused by F. graminearum. The potential for certain pathogen species to infect more than one crop, or crops in more than one plant family, represent a great challenge for producers […]

Biofuels are rising in importance as an alternative to fossil fuels. The waste from biofuels has the potential to beused as a soil fertilizer. However, increasing soil fertility can hinder the growth of tree seedlings. Increased soil fertility can lead to increased competition with grasses and shrubs and make tree seedling more attractive to grazing […]

Mavi is proceeding with the first commercial micro-grid tidal marine energy system in Canada. A 20-kW Darrius marine turbine will be operated water-to-wire in the remote community of at Blind Channel on Vancouver Island to displace diesel fuel as a source of power. This project will document and assess the first commercial demonstration of a […]

The chicken egg represents an excellent source of nutrients, and the composition of the egg yolk can further be enhanced through modifications to the laying hen diet. While enhanced shell eggs are primarily sold as specialty eggs, an opportunity exists to add further value through the use of novel extraction technologies. The proposed research project […]

This project aims to establish an ion-exchange/nanofiltration pilot study at the Waterhen water treatment plant. A natural result of the chlorination disinfection process in water treatment is the formation of disinfection by-products (DBP), a family of known carcinogens. This project aims to limit the formation of these DBP by removal of their precursors using the […]

The share of Renewable Energy (RE) resources in overall power generation has grown over the years. Since these RE resources are located at places which are away (off-shore, desert) from the load centres, efficient and reliable power transmission to load centres is extremely important. High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission has evolved as the preferred […]

Dynamic Systems Analysis develops and markets dynamic modeling tools like ProteusDS to predict the behavior of mechanical systems in service in the ocean and marine environments. ProteusDS relies on empirical loading coefficients to predict system loads to calculate the dynamic response of mechanical systems. DSA sees a growth opportunity to apply ProteusDS to predict dynamic […]

The hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN) is an area of the brain that plays an important role in processing information regarding body homeostasis. Neurons within this area can directly detect circulating signals regarding homeostasis, such as molecules and peptides. Arginine-vasopressin (AVP) and oxytocin (OXT) are two peptides found within the PVN that are thought to be […]