High Voltage DC Transmission (HVDC) is used for bulk power transfer over long distances. Manitoba Hydro 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. Recently the problems of inter area […]

At the request of our community partners, Selkirk Innovates would like to refresh and ensure continuity with internships required to support our ongoing technology integration work in the natural resources sectors critical to the Kootenay environment and economy, specifically in forestry, fisheries, hydrology/ geothermal, wildfire mitigation and Mining/Minerals and with particular focus on applying geomatics […]

In smart factories, the seamless operation of operations heavily relies on efficient fleet management of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). While fleet management algorithms play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations, they may encounter difficulties in effectively handling conflicts and tracking the performance of AMRs. To address these limitations and develop an enhanced fleet management […]

The objective of this project is to improve the quality of the hard-to-reach areas of the hydraulic turbine blades using abrasive waterjet polishing method. By this way, the energy lost caused by parietal friction between the turbine blades and the flow will be decreased and consequently the efficiency of the turbine will be improved. Previously, […]

Wood poles, such as those used in electric transmission lines, are treated with preservatives to protect the poles’ structural integrity in the face of insect, fungal and environmental challenges. While extending the lifespan of the pole, these preservatives—the most important being chromated copper arsenate (CCA) and pentachlorophenol (PCP) mixtures—may leach into the surrounding environment/soil. Due […]

Dans la région de la Capitale-Nationale, on peut compter une proportion de 14,9% de personnes ayants des incapacités. En 2010, la Ville de Québec publiait sa 2e édition du Guide pratique en accessibilité universelle. Depuis, les meilleures pratiques en matière d’accessibilité ainsi que les connaissances sur le(s) handicap(s) se sont précisées. L’Office des personnes handicapée […]

Membranes that are used in wastewater treatment have been found to clog more rapidly at cold temperatures. This study will examine alternative operating strategies that will reduce clogging and thereby reduce the needs for extra energy and chemical consumption under these operating conditions.

Les roues de turbines hydrauliques au nombre de 350 dans le parc de production d’Hydro-Québec fournissent la quasi-totalité de la puissance électrique disponible au Québec. Elles sont donc des composantes stratégiques. l Conçues pour une vie utile de 70 ans, elles dépassent rarement le cap des 15 ans sans subir à répétition des réparations suite […]

Pour répondre aux besoins des citoyens (mobilité, loisirs, activités sociales) en respectant les impératifs de distanciation physique, la Ville de Montréal et ses arrondissements ont implanté à l’été 2021 des rues piétonnes sur des artères commerciales, donc deux ont proposé des projets-pilotes de cohabitation des piétons avec les cyclistes (Avenue du Mont-Royal et rue Wellington). […]

This project seeks to play a role in making fusion energy a reality, a big step in energy decarbonization. The project is in collaboration with General Fusion, based in British Columbia, where a fusion reactor is being designed, based on a spinning cylinder of liquid lithium which is mechanically collapsed around a plasma to produce […]

1000s of Ontarians engage with their local government every year through Advisory Committees of Council (ACOCs). The committees address a wide range of topics, including accessibility, transit, heritage, and the arts. Residents often serve on these committees for a more than a year. The goal of this research is to develop a framework to support […]

Urban stormwater ponds present an opportunity for aquatic biodiversity conservation within cities. However, stormwater ponds receive city runoff and other effects of urbanization, which may mean that only certain species can live in them. A landscape-scale comparison of urban and rural pond biodiversity has not been performed in Canada. We will sample aquatic insect biodiversity […]