CO2 pipeline leak modelling — from the point of rupture to the far-field

Through public and private investment, Alberta is heavily committed to the geological sequestration of CO2. Before CO2 can be stored underground, however, it must first be transported via pipeline. Thus, the possibility of pipeline rupture must be included in risk assessment models. Unfortunately, and in contrast to more typical pipeline cargo, relatively few models have […]

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Upholding Truth and Reconciliation: Correlates and causes of ongoing Indigenous cases and gaps in mental health services in child welfare in the Waterloo Region

What are the causes and correlates of Indigenous children disengaging with the child welfare system of the Waterloo region? Are child welfare agencies in the Waterloo region promoting Indigenous mental health by upholding the principles within the Truth and Reconciliation’s calls to action? What preventative measures were taken to prevent disengagement of Indigenous children and […]

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Étude de l’effet des tolérances d’assemblage sur la performance d’une pompe centrifuge multiétage à l’aide de la mécanique des fluides numérique

Le projet de recherche consiste à étudier l’effet des tolérances de fabrication sur les performances d’une pompe multiétage. En collaboration avec Waterax, une entreprise spécialisée dans la fabrication de pompes portables pour combattre les incendies de forêt, le stagiaire utilisera des simulations numériques pour comprendre comment le positionnement axial de la roue affecte différents métriques, […]

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Discovery & optimisation of bacterial lignin degradation pathways for the manufacture of value-added chemicals

The design of sustainable manufacturing processes that convert renewable feedstocks into valuable products under clean and ‘green’ operating conditions is essential to ensuring continued economic development and stewardship of the environment. To this end, the use of engineered biological systems to convert biomass into useful chemicals could greatly diminish society’s dependence on petroleum and improve […]

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Empowering K-12 students and teachers to navigate negative eco-emotions effectively

The escalating environmental challenges of recent years underscore the critical need for proactive action on climate change and sustainability. However, the mental health impacts, particularly negative eco-emotions (e.g., eco-anxiety, eco-anger, eco-grief), experienced by children and youth due to climate-related concerns pose significant barriers to climate action engagement, resilience and wellbeing. This study aims to address […]

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Multi-Fidelity Design Optimization of Hydro

From an energy production perspective, the mobile component of the turbine, the runner, plays a key role in the operation of a water turbine. In the present competitive situation of deregulated energy markets, there is a great demand for more efficient runners which can withstand severe operating conditions. Traditional trialand- error runner design methods largely […]

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Quelle instrumentalisation du métabolisme urbain pour le déploiement urbain de l’économie circulaire ?

L’agence d’innovation et de prospective Creative Capital entreprend une démarche novatrice de planification stratégique en urbanisme rassemblant un consortium de parties prenantes diversifiées. Cette démarche consiste dans l’intégration de la circularité dans un plan directeur d’un quartier au Québec. Ce plan doit comprendre des orientations d’aménagement intégrant les principes de l’économie circulaire dans le cadre […]

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