Accelerate development of new technologies and applications for advanced water treatment.

Global population growth, urbanization and changing climate patterns have increased the demand for potable water, wastewater reuse and value recovery from wastewater, and treatment of industrial process water. Population growth also results in increased demand for the shipping of goods by ocean freight, with the associated risk of the transport of unwanted marine life from […]

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Naturally acquired immunity against important bacterial pathogens in Bruce County First Nations communities

The goal of this proposal is to clarify the reasons for an increased burden of serious bacterial infections caused by two common pathogens: Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae in Canadian First Nations. Methodology includes comparative analysis of the critical parameters of naturally acquired immunity against these pathogens in adult First Nations individuals living in two […]

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Design for Situation Awareness in Future Power Grid Operations

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) coordinates electricity generation and transmission to ensure a reliable and stable electricity supply for the province of Ontario. Human operators monitor the power grid with the help of automated energy management systems. Increasing amounts of data, electricity demand, and renewable generation mean these operators need new tools to help […]

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Nouvelles technologies de fabrication et réparation de rouesde turbines hydrauliques et équipements connexes

L’hydroélectricité a l’avantage extraordinaire d’utiliser une ressource naturelle renouvelable. Ce projet de recherche vise à poursuivre l’utilisation responsable de cette ressource avec de nouvelles techniques de fabrication et réparation des équipements de production d’énergie, contribuant ainsi à un développement économique et social respectueux de l’environnement. La roue de turbine hydraulique et les équipements de production […]

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Recherche de l’influence des paramètres de fabrication sur la performance lors du cyclage thermique des barres d’alternateurs hydrauliques

Le but de ce projet de recherche est de déterminer les paramètres de conception des barres d’alternateur affectant la performance de celles-ci lors des essais de cyclage thermique. Des essais expérimentaux de vieillissement et des cyclages thermiques seront effectués ainsi qu’une simulation numérique par éléments finis de ce type d’essai. L’influence des différents paramètres de […]

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Long term modelling of power prices

Power prices are a significant contributor to the overall risk of almost any large-scale industry. In particular, energy companies such as TransAlta who are active participants in many regional power markets have a strong interest in understanding the long-term risks they are exposed to. This project seeks to develop a model that will help TransAlta […]

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Financement innovateur pour des municipalités efficaces

Avec près de 75% des résidences construites avant 1995, le parc de logements au Québec est vieillissant et ne réponds plus du tout aux normes environnementales et énergétiques de développement durable. Les québécois ne sont pas friands de l’épargne avec un taux de 1,4% mesuré en 2012. La capacité d’investissement s’en trouve limitée créant un […]

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HVDC “Superline” for improved angular stability of AC-DC system

High Voltage DC Transmission (HVDC) is used for bulk power transfer over long distances. Manitoba Hydro’s power system involves collection of AC power in the north, where it is converted to DC and then transferred to southern Manitoba (approx. 900km) where it is converted back to AC to feed consumers and for export. Recently, inter-area […]

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Mechanical design and improvement of modular Stable Vertical Lift Platform (SVLP)

Portable lifting systems and platforms are used extensively in music and movie industries for elevating both equipment and personal. An ideal system for these industries is a portable stable platform that can be transported to the desired site and reconfigured (or moved) to the necessary height with ease. The market currently lacks such highly portable […]

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Distribution feeder voltage control with a high penetration of distributed generation

In this project, a methodology for controlling the distributed generation resources connected to the distribution system level will be developed. This control strategy will improve the efficiency and reliability of the operation by decreasing the losses, managing the assets, and increasing the system reliability. There are currently several feeders in the BC Hydro distribution system […]

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