Le bruit des ventilateurs est une problématique de santé et sécurité au travail importante. Ainsi, des mesures effectuées sur des ventilateurs installés dans des mines du Québec ont montré des niveaux de bruit supérieurs à 100 dB(A), ce qui peut entrainer des lésions auditives majeures. D’autre part, dans les mines, le bruit des ventilateurs peut […]

In the era of big data, software based on artificial intelligence has greatly improved the quality of people’s lives. Although data is not a scarce resource, the data we collected are usually incomplete due to many reasons, i.e. they contain some missing values. Simply deleting these missing data will not only cause great waste, but […]

The proposed project aims to develop and verify new knowledge, technologies and engineering tools aimed at identifying and mitigating geological hazards encountered on deep cave mining projects. The research will integrate laboratory testing, mine data and advanced computer modelling to better understand the underlying influencing factors. The research will see four interns working closely with […]

Chemical-assisted enhanced oil recovery (EOR) has recently received a great deal of attention as a means of improving the efficiency of oil recovery processes. Since heavy oil production is technically challenging due to its high viscosity and high asphaltene content, therefore, new recovery techniques are often tested and applied in lab-scale. This study will contribute […]

Serpentinites are a type of rock that are reactive with CO2 and convert it to solid minerals that are stable on geologic time scales; this process is known as carbon mineralization. These rocks are often associated with economic mineral deposits in Canada and elsewhere, and mines at these locations can offset, or even have a […]

Nestling survival is known to decrease with lay date (Anctil et al. In Press). Although this pattern is consistent with one aspect of the condition-dependent model, the data describe only a single breeding season. The objective of this project is to use a 30 year data set to investigate the relationship among arrival date, clutch […]

The MSc student will determine the factors determining the distribution of gold at the Ormaque gold project, near Val d’Or Quebec. This will be accomplished by examination of drill core, and mapping of underground exposure when available, at the Ormaque site during two summer field seasons. Samples collected in the field will be returned to […]

Narrow-vein steeply dipping deposits are challenging to mine economically because they are poorly oriented for surface mining, and underground mining normally requires development of extensive underground infrastructure before mining the vein. Memorial University is collaborating with Novamera for the development of innovative narrow-vein mining technology called Sustainable Mining by Drilling (SMD). The SMD technology is […]

Anaerobic digestion ias a process that converts the organic waste into methane-enriched biogas and fertilizer by combined action of a mixed community of microorganisms in the absence of oxygen. Fraser Vallet Biogas Ltd. operates BC’s first anaerobic digester that utilizes on-farm and off-farm waste to generate biogas (Methane) and digestate. Crrently the digestate produced is […]

Lime is an inorganic compound also known as Calcium Oxide. It is used as a coagulant (charged solid that helps remove smaller particles from water). It is also used as an acid neutralizer. The purpose of this research project is to quantify the use of lime for lime slurries and lime slaking applications. A lab […]

Slips, trips, and falls (STFs) are a major concern in occupational environments, accounting for a significant portion of all reported work-related injuries. These concerns are even greater in moving environments, like those of Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore petroleum industry. This proposed research aims to address the industry’s STF concerns through analysis of worker’s postural responses […]

Unlocking the energy potential of offshore basins is key to fully evaluate Canada’s ability to satisfy its future energy demand while respecting UN Sustainable Development Goal 7, Affordable and Clean Energy. In frontier basins, including offshore Nova Scotia, deep-water exploration entails various risks due to uncertain geological settings, thus requiring comprehensive prospect analyses and risk […]