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Développement d’un module d’analyse multivariée pour un système d’acquisition de données

L’entreprise BioIntelligence Technologies inc. développe des sondes permettant le suivi en temps réel de procédés chimiques et biochimiques industriels de même que des serveurs-analystes réalisant la gestion de données de procédés. Cet appareil permet de gérer autant les données obtenues par des instruments de suivi en ligne que par des analyses d’échantillons. Cela permet d’accumuler une quantité considérable de données sur le procédé. Un des objectifs de l’entreprise est d’intégrer à ses systèmes un outil d’analyse multivariée permettant l’analyse en temps réel du procédé ainsi que l’estimation de variables non mesurées en se basant sur les données accumulées. Ce projet vise donc la réalisation et la validation de cet outil d’analyses statistiques.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bernard Marcos

Student:

Partner:

BioIntelligence Technologies inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

An Integrated GPS/INS/Visual Positioning System for Head-Mounted

The Recon Jet is an eyewear that is targeted towards cyclists and runners. The Recon jet is attractive because it displays the athlete’s performance, such as maximum speed and acceleration in real-time using the Recon Jet h ads-up display technology. The current Recon Jet has a GPS receiver and onboard sensors that track the athlete position, and velocity, and displays the athlete’s ride data on a
map. The current Recon Jet GPS receiver and onboard sensors have poor positioning accuracy of the athlete at times when GPS receiver signal reception is lost. This work proposes using a camera that is already on board of Recon Jet to better estimate the athlete position. The camera captures images of landmarks in the environment during the athlete ride. The relative shift of these landmarks captured in
different images can be used to better estimate the athlete’s position and velocity.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Edward Park

Student:

Partner:

Recon Instruments Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Réduction de la traînée aérodynamique d’un camion semi-remorque

Chaque année, des millions de dollars sont dépensés pour le transport des biens de base à travers le pays. De plus, la facture ne cesse de grimper étant donné que le prix de l’essence en fait de même. D’autre part, l’industrie du transport est responsable d’une grande partie des émissions de gaz à effet de serre au Canada et au Québec. L’entreprise Béton Ultramix cherche des solutions novatrices et pratiques pour réduire la trainée aérodynamique de sa flotte de camions semiremorques. Ce projet de collaboration, de 4 mois, entre l’Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS) et l’entreprise Béton Ultamix a pour objectif de quantifier, expérimentalement et numériquement, la réduction de la
traînée aérodynamique d’un camion semi-remorque par l’ajout d’un cône à l’arrière de la remorque. Pour atteindre l’objectif de ce stage, des simulations numériques avec le logiciel ANSYS-Fluent ainsi que les essais à la soufflerie de l’UdeS seront réalisés.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hachimi Fellouah

Student:

Partner:

Béton Ultramix Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Transportation and warehousing

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

Étude de l’algorithme de quantification de l’essai de montée en tension progressive de l’état du système d’isolation des enroulements du stator des alternateurs hydrauliques

Les alternateurs hydrauliques font partie des équipements de base de la production d’énergie électrique sur le réseau. La défaillance de ces équipements en service peut occasionner un arrêt indéterminé de la production, des pertes financières importantes et des pannes pour les usagers. La durée de vie des alternateurs hydrauliques, comme tous autres équipements électriques haute tension, est en grande partie déterminée par l’état de son système d’isolation. En fonctionnement normal, le système d’isolation de ces machines est soumis à différentes contraintes et se dégrade plus ou moins rapidement de telle sorte que le risque de défaillance augmente avec les années d’opération. Il est ainsi très important d’être en mesure de diagnostiquer efficacement l’état de ces équipements. Pour ce faire, Hydro-Québec a développé un coffre à outil incluant un essai de montée en tension continue progressive. Ce projet a pour but de revoir la méthodologie de diagnostic basée sur les résultats provenant de ces essais. Dans cet objectif, le stagiaire analysera des données provenant de mesures sur le terrain et effectuera des mesures de laboratoire sur des échantillons de bobinages soit des barres et des bobines.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Eric David

Student:

Partner:

Hydro-Quebec (Varennes, QC);Institut de Recherche Hydro-Québec

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Utilities

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Accelerate

Integration of INTERCONNECT and Cadence with an emphasison co-simulation of CMOS drivers and optical ring modulators

The idea of using light for transferring data has been developed rapidly since 1960s. Today, using light for short-distance communication, as an alternative for copper wires, is rapidly growing mostly because of its broadband communication characteristics. Optical communication systems consist of both electronic and photonic components. Designing such systems will benefit from an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to co-simulate electrooptical subsystem efficiently and accurately. In this project, an IDE will be developed to connect two cutting-edge software packages in these domains: Cadence tool in electronics with Lumerical tool in photonics. Software prototypes will be developed and efficient algorithms/methods will be investigated and implemented to make this integration efficient, accurate and easy to use for the electro-optical designers.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Shahriar Mirabbasi

Student:

Partner:

Lumerical Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Technology; Nanotechnology; Other

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Congestion Prediction in Energy Networks Using Machine Learning

Energy networks are often very complex which results in highly unpredictable congestion patterns in the physical constraints of the network. Most efforts to model congestion in energy networks are made on toy problems. Here, the objective is to model and predict congestion in a real physical energy network using automated machine learning systems, in particular deep neural networks. Physical properties of the network will also be properly modelled. The proposed method is expected to predict congestion with higher accuracy than the existing methods used by the partner organization. The intern will learn how to apply his knowledge in deep neural networks to a real-world complex problem.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sue Becker

Student:

Partner:

Invenia Technical Computing

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Accelerate

Enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat straw derived xylo-oligomers stream into monomeric sugars Phase II

The proposed research project is around conducting feasibility studies on the purification and conditioning of industrial hemicellulosic C5 sugars from a number of potentially commercial wheat straw liquor fractions. The research will propose experiments where data for the ultimate evaluation of enzymatic hydrolysis vs. a selected comparative list of acid hydrolysis can be included. The purpose is in acquiring a detailed analysis of the potential monomeric sugars. With one representative product, we would also like to gain a preliminary understanding regarding the efficacy of enzymatic hydrolysis of a soluble wheat straw xylan stream. The end goal of this potential collaboration is to compare dilute acid to enzymatic hydrolysis and identify downstream impacts on proprietary catalytic hydrogenolysis conversion processes

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jack (John) Saddler

Student:

Partner:

S2G Biochemicals Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Evidence-informed best practice guidelines for recreational programs in residential care

The goal of the proposed research project is to survey evidence of the effectiveness of recreational therapy programs and disseminate this information through a therapy guide and algorithm that will assist recreation program staff in BC and Ontario in meeting the needs of
residents living in residential care facilities. The guide will provide a comprehensive review of programs that recreational therapists can access and use in their practice. It will also summarize evidence of the effectiveness of various programs based on the demographic
(age, gender, ethnicity) and clinical (physical and cognitive status) characteristics of residents. Finally, the guide will include an algorithm that utilizes the above information to provide recommendations to recreational therapists on patient-specific best practices.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Stephen Robinovitch

Student:

Partner:

British Columbia Care Providers Association

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Défis et tendances dans la gestion des talents-clés d’expérience dans le secteur de la finance et de l’assurance

Le vieillissement de la population bouleverse le marché de l’emploi. Ce projet de recherche, mené auprès des premiers responsables RH du secteur de la finance et des assurances (entrevues et questionnaires), vise à analyser les défis de gérer un capital humain clé instruit vieillissant dans ce secteur ainsi que d’identifier des actions et des activités de clés (p.ex., rémunération, attraction, engagement, etc.) qui permettront aux entreprises de ce secteur d’optimiser leur performance et leur compétitivité. Créée en 2010 par les acteurs du milieu financier à l’invitation du gouvernement du Québec, Finance Montréal sera le partenaire de ce projet de recherche comme il s’inscrit clairement dans sa mission de consolider le secteur financier au Québec et de faire reconnaître Montréal comme une place financière au Québec.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sylvie St-Onge

Student:

Partner:

Finance Montréal

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Finance and Insurance

University:

HEC Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

An examination of the determinants of certification and licensure examination methods in Canada

In Canada, the majority of the regulated occupations in Canada are controlled by provincial and territorial law and are governed by professional bodies with the authority to set entry requirements and standards of practice and to issue licenses and/or certificates of practice to qualified skilled labour (CICIC, 2006). There is an increasing demand for professionalism generates concerns on accreditation and occupational requirement. To respond to this industry trend, the current research project will examine how different regulatory agencies in Canada examine their potential members. A multivariate regression model will be used to explore the determinants of a regulatory agency’s willingness to use various examination systems and the determinants of their standards of examination. In conclusion, this research will shed light on the influence of an occupation’s characteristics on examination methods and difficulty, while allowing the industry partner an opportunity to explore the possibility of transferring this examination system to other regulated occupations in British Columbia and Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Eric Li

Student:

Partner:

0944303 BC Ltd

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Program:

Accelerate

Smart Energy Network at residential to community levels: optimization of natural gas, electricity and heat with end-use devices

There is growing pressure from intergovernmental organizations, governments and consumers to reduce the quantity of greenhouse gases being released into the atmosphere. Investments in green technology such as renewable energy sources, battery technology and carbon capture and sequestration can often yield significant reductions in carbon emissions. However, the corresponding economic costs of these projects can regularly result in a balancing act between environmental benefit and affordable energy consumption. Smart Energy Network, SEN, systems could provide a solution to this dilemma. This proposal is about integration and optimization of the energy sources electricity (E), natural gas (NG), heat (or thermal, T) and end use devices at a community to residential level. Optimal integration of advanced storage, on-site generation, end-use devices, and large penetration of renewable energy sources will be studied. The main reason for integration and optimization of the energy sources is to deliver end-user services in the most affordable, reliable and sustainable way and to relieve grid congestion by conversion of energy sources, storage and multifunctional/multifuel end-use devices.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Eric Croiset

Student:

Partner:

Union Gas Ltd (Stoney Creek, ON);Canadian Gas Association

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Utilities

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Elk River Flood Solutions Strategy

Flooding causes significant impacts to economic activities, disrupts and displaces populations and creates substantial risk to human safety. Recovery efforts from major flood events can be lengthy and have huge economic impacts both in loss of revenue and cost of repair and restoration. Changes in physical characteristics, economic practices and/or human actions can impact the hydrology of a watershed. The Elk River has experience extreme flooding in 1995, 2005 and 2013. The proposed Elk River Alliance (ERA) Flood Solutions Strategy Study will (i) prepare a literature review of flood mitigation and adaptation programs and policies applicable in the Elk Valley; (ii) model historical runoff
and a range of future runoff scenarios in the watershed based on a series of landuse and climate change scenarios; and (iii) provide advice and direction on a range of strategies, policies and adaptation plans to increase Elk Valley resiliency and reduce vulnerability to flooding.

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Faculty Supervisor:

James Byrne

Student:

Partner:

Elk River Watershed Alliance

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Lethbridge

Program:

Accelerate

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