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Profiling and Predictive Analytics with Smart Meters

With the aim of a cleaner, more reliable and affordable energy future for Nova Scotia, NS Power is modernizing the electricity grid. The system that has powered the needs of 500,000 households and businesses in Nova Scotia for a century is evolving, by adding more wind and solar generation, battery storage and electric vehicles to the grid. The first step that NS Power has taken towards a clean and sustainable energy future is the upgradation of smart meters – work that began in late 2019 and which will be completed later this year (2021). Smart meters are the standard in electrical meters. They are sophisticated, digital devices that record electricity use and send it to the company through a safe, secure wireless connection. Once the meter upgrades are complete, consumers in Nova Scotia benefit from increased convenience, reliability and control when it comes to managing their electricity consumption. These smart meters have now started providing a large amount of data streaming from every household in the province. While managing such a large amount of data is a challenge, the company is excited about the wealth of information that can be extracted from the dataset.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pawan Lingras

Student:

Partner:

Nova Scotia Power

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Utilities

University:

Saint Mary's University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Workforce Analytics in Nova Scotia Hospitals

NS Health oversees the operations of a large number of hospitals and clinics distributed across the province. Given the data volumes that the organization processes on a regular basis, this project proposes workforce analytics for individual hospitals as well the entire collection of hospitals within the NS Health network. Payroll makes up a significant portion of the several billion-dollar budgets of NS Health hospitals. The primary objective of this project is to study the relationship between payroll and the resulting activities within a hospital as well as across all the hospitals in the province to optimize productivity. The project will use data summarization, visualization, profiling using unsupervised machine learning, and predictive analytics using supervised machine learning and statistics for anticipating demands for different personnel.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pawan Lingras

Student:

Partner:

Nova Scotia Health

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Saint Mary's University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Culturally Inclusive Menu Planning in Long-term Care

Unmet food preferences result in meal dissatisfaction and is a significant risk factor for decreased intake of food and fluids in culturally diverse older adults residing in long-term care (LTC) homes. Food choices are based on traditional, religious, and personal taste that is part of an individual’s culture. Menu planning practices need to be culturally inclusive for the growing diverse older adult population within LTC homes in Canada. The intern will determine gaps in knowledge and training needs
of menu planners, determine resident and family perspectives on the challenges of attaining culturally inclusive foods, and develop and evaluate an on-line educational module for foodservice managers and dietitians on creating culturally inclusive menus. The partner organization will gain experience in developing educational material directed to cultural inclusivity in LTC and have access to a quality LTC education module that promotes meeting resident cultural food preferences and improving their quality of life.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Heather Keller

Student:

Partner:

Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Improving circularity in Ontario building design through design for disassembly principles

In the context of a global increase in waste production and waning natural resources, this research intends to promote the shift to a circular economy in the Ontario construction industry. The work includes a literature review, an industry survey, structured interviews, and a period of testing assessment tool(s) with real projects for local use. The final output will be a master’s thesis indicating the surveyed industry views on the circular economy, perceived barriers and drivers to change, and recommendations for change. Sustainable Buildings Canada will benefit from the insights from this research and will be able to share the results and recommendations with its network of industry professionals.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mark Gorgolewski

Student:

Partner:

Sustainable Buildings Canada

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

Sizing Remotely Piloted Transitional Aircraft for Vertical Takeoff and Landing

This research project aims to use a combination of historical data and physics principles to determine a ratio of batteries to gasoline to power a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The physics method that will be used is called momentum theory. Momentum theory is a simplistic model of helicopter flight that determines how much power a rotor will need to hover. MATLAB specifically will be used as a means of running calculations so that flight parameters, such as maximum takeoff weight, can be changed and new values found. After calculations are performed, an aircraft will be built with the predicted ratios and a flight test will be performed.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jeremy Laliberté

Student:

Partner:

ING Robotic Aviation (Ottawa, ON)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Accelerate

Early nutritional programming to enhance the gut health of chickens raised without antibiotics

One of the ways to reduce the use of antibiotics in the poultry industry is to produce healthier and stronger chicks right from the hatch. In traditional practice, newly hatched chicks are not fed until they are transported to the production units. The hatching widows and transportation lead to delays in feeding and starvation of chicks. Providing bioactive nutrients to chicken embryos before the hatch could help chicks sustain the starvation at the hatch and stimulate gastrointestinal development, resulting in healthier chicks raised without antibiotics. This research will investigate the effects of supplementing two marine bioactive ingredients, seaweed polyphenol and a fish peptide to the chicken embryos.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Stephanie Collins

Student:

Partner:

Canadian Poultry Research Council

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Performance based design of sound wall foundation under freeze-thaw cycle effects

Presently, sound wall foundation design for steel piles is being governed by the effects of the freeze-thaw cycles. The deformations produced by the freeze-thaw cycles cause structural damage and can be seen as an important index to judge the stabilities of structures in cold regions. A very limited number of studies investigated pile design within the context of sound wall foundation, as the behavior of these foundation under the cumulative freeze-thaw deformations is yet to be characterized. Atlantic Industries Limited (AIL) is looking to improve the understanding on the effects of freeze-thaw deformations on the sound wall foundation and develop a performance-based design that deliver measurable outcomes. This will help in creating structures that are aesthetically pleasing and functional, as well as energy efficient and environmentally sustainable.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hesham El Naggar

Student:

Partner:

Atlantic Industries Limited (ON)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

The University of Western Ontario

Program:

Accelerate

Efficient Design Tool for Innovative Post

Sound walls are a common solution used to minimize irritating sounds in buildings and sensitive areas. Instead of using drilled shafts. An innovative foundation system for sound walls termed innovative post (steel foundation) has been developed by Atlantic Industries Limited (AIL). Steel piles can be rapidly deployed and put to use swiftly. The purpose of this research program is to establish an efficient design tool for the Innovative Post. Advanced numerical models will be developed to simulate the innovative post under wind loads. The numerical models will be calibrated utilizing the results from experimental tests conducted by AIL and Western University. The numerical models will then be employed to conduct a parametric study to evaluate the performance of the Innovative Post with different configurations and installed in different ground conditions. In addition, a simplified, yet reliable, design methodology will be developed using the commercial program L-Pile.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hesham El Naggar

Student:

Partner:

Atlantic Industries Limited (ON)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

The University of Western Ontario

Program:

Accelerate

Application of renewable natural gas for ammonia stripping from anaerobic digestate to enhance biogas production

Promoting the use of renewable energy such as biogas produced from organic waste is one of the main alternatives to achieve more sustainable development strategies. Anaerobic Digestion (AD) is an efficient and proven technology, which can be employed to convert Organic Waste to Biogas, and to reduce global methane emissions. The main objective of this research is to determine the feasibility and optimize the performance of the application of renewable natural gas as an alternative stripping medium to alleviate the technical issues due to ammonia toxicity in AD of poultry manure. Overall, the results of this study will address some of the main constraints in biogas market growth, help optimize the design and operation of AD plants, promotes clean natural energy, and improves public health.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Majid Sartaj

Student:

Partner:

CH Four Biogas

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

Control of point source low volume methane emission using methanobiofilterationtechnology Year Two

Methanobiofiltration (MBF) is a new technology for the treatment of waste methane gas using a biological process, thus contributing to the reduction of the environmental impacts of current energy technologies. The lack of a complete technology package needed for various industry sectors has hindered its large-scale application in Alberta. With the fundamental knowledge and extensive research experience generated by Dr Hettiaratchi’s research group in recent years (Hettiaratchi et al., 2011; Chandrakanthi and Hettiaratchi, 2005; Stein and Hettiaratchi, 2001), the team is now ready to develop a full MBF technology package and initiate several full-scale field demonstration projects. The key objectives of the proposed project are: 1. Assessment of the commercial feasibility (CF) of MBF technology by undertaking a market analysis to identify the opportunities for the application of this technology in various industrial sectors. Economic feasibility and carbon offset analyses will be conducted using a life cycle approach. 2. Evaluation of the technical feasibility (TF) of the MBF technology under various field conditions, including the implementation of several full-scale methanobiofilters associated with landfills and the oil and gas sector.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Joseph Patrick Hettiaratchi

Student:

Partner:

Climate Change Emissions and Management Corporation

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Elevate

Utilizing Canadian digital technology to prevent and manage diabetes, obesity, and heart disease in patients living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – A pilot study

50% of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are at risk for having Metabolic Syndrome (Mets). While COPD is incurable, MetS can be reduced by diet and exercise. Yet, the evidence shows that lifestyle interventions with the self-management of health at home are low. Thus, The CHANGE program and My Viva Plan® (MVP) were created. CHANGE Protocol is a personalized approach to nutrition and exercise modification supported by an inter-professional team. My MVP is a digital Canadian self-care treatment program encompassing nutrition, fitness, and mindfulness. We propose a 12-month digital Metabolic Rehab program using CHANGE protocol + MPV to guide diet and self-awareness in a sample of 50 individuals diagnosed with COPD and Mets. Assessments and measurements will be completed at baseline, 3, 6 and 12 months. We aim to determine the impact of The CHANGE protocol + MVP on reducing or reversing MetS for individuals living with COPD.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Carla Prado;Doug Klein

Student:

Partner:

Revive Wellness (My Viva Inc.)

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Characterization and Mitigation of Trace Gas Release and Odour from the Tipping Area of Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

City landfills release odourous gases from their daily operations which can impact the quality of life for near-by residences. The proposed research will determine how much odourous gas a typical landfill emits from its daily operations and whether odour absorbing materials or changes in in the types of wastes added to a landfill can be effective methods for reducing odour emission.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Franco Berruti;Eric Savory

Student:

Partner:

City of London

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Public administration

University:

The University of Western Ontario

Program:

Accelerate

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