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Investigation of production techniques for composite materials

The project will deal with the identification of the mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of a series of untested composite materials manufactured by Zerocor. By undergoing rigorous mechanical, thermal, and electrical testing, a database of properties for these materials can be constructed. Comparing these properties with the materials’ microscopic internal structure, one can establish structure-property relationships as a benchmark for the use of predicting material properties in the future. All this will allow Zerocor, currently involved mainly in the development and supplying of resin-based pipe coatings for the oil and gas industry, to optimize their production and manufacturing cycles, as well as to expand their customer base to other
companies and industries with a vested interest in high-performance composites.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hani Naguib

Student:

Partner:

Carbon Upcycling Technologies Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

High Impedance Fault Detection System

A High Impedance fault (HIF) occurs when an energized primary conductor comes in contact with a semi-insulated object such as tree, structure or equipment, or falls to the ground. HIFs on distribution systems are extremely difficult to detect because they do not generate enough fault current to be detectable by conventional overcurrent relays or fuses. HIFs do not pose imminent danger to power system equipment because they have very little fault current. However, they are a considerable threat to public safety. A common detection algorithm applied to HIFs devices is to observe the fault currents’ third harmonic and the change in angle, but this algorithm is difficult to differentiate between HIFs and low nonlinear loads. A new detection algorithm based on impedance measurement has been put forward by Dr. Jose Marti’s research group in University of British Columbia (UBC). We are going to apply this new method in HIFs detection to differentiate between HIFs and the non-fault state of an open circuit or normal load conditions. We will program this new algorithm in BC Hydro’s distribution system protective devices with sufficient embedded computing capabilities, and verify this new detection algorithm. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jose Marti

Student:

Partner:

BC Hydro (Vancouver, BC);BC Hydro

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Utilities

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Application of Machine Learning Methods in Vancouver Island Supply Capability Determination

This project is a feasibility study of applying Machine Learning to Vancouver Island Load Supply Capability determination. The intern is expected to apply neural networks and other machine learning methods to train a transmission operation decision making model to determine the load supply capability of Vancouver Island. An operation scenario database covering equipment status and load information will be generated as the training data to the decision making model. The proposed project will improve the transmission operation of BC Hydro by avoiding over-control, such as unnecessary generator shedding and transmission line tripping. In addition, instead of the current practice, no equations are needed anymore in the operating orders, thus it will save huge amount of human efforts for developing these equations. Furthermore, the proposed project will make it easy for engineers and operators to do sensitivity check, better understanding of system operation will be gained.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jose Marti

Student:

Partner:

BC Hydro (Vancouver, BC);BC Hydro

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Utilities

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Solid waste management: recovery and treatment evaluation

Waste management objective is the protection of the environment and human health while encouraging resource recovery. Recycling generates income and provide many environmental benefits. Florianopolis is a growing city in one of the faster development economies in the global south (BRICS). At the same time, environmental legislation promotes a sustainable development of the city. The project aims to asses local waste control activities to determine potentially relevant improvement opportunities. Based on the characteristics of channels and associated to local conditions, multiple-criteria decision analysis will produce a hierarchy of scenarios. This prioritization approach will target the strengths and weaknesses of potential solutions with regard to the local conditions. This approach will act as a powerful policy tool easy to follow by local actors in the decision-making process.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mathias Glaus

Student:

Partner:

Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Numerical Investigation of Long-Term Settlement of Waba Dam

Waba Dam is a zoned earth fill structure that was constructed on a deep soft, sensitive marine clay layer. This marine clay layer is characterized by its low shear strength and a large void ratio. During the last 32 years, the dam and its foundation has settled over 1.5 m (5 ft). Piezometric readings indicated that the excess pore water pressure in the foundation has not yet fully dissipated. Therefore, to ensure the continuous and safe operation of the dam it remains prudent to predict the deformation performance and check whether any adverse behaviour is likely to develop during its life span. The research is to deal with safety and stability concerns of Waba Dam on marine clay in Canada. The findings of this research will help to design and maintain the safe operation of embankment dams on marine clays in Canada and around the world.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jinyuan Liu

Student:

Partner:

Ontario Power Generation (Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Utilities

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

Examination of key nutrition, health, environmental, and welfare issues in swine to improve sustainability and societal acceptance of pork production

In order to remain competitive, pig producers must continually evolve to address current and emerging challenges to the Canadian swine industry. The Prairie Swine Centre has developed a multidisciplinary research program aimed at addressing key issues within the swine industry related to environment, society, safety, and sustainability. The main research projects included in this proposed program include: 1) establishment of processing conditions required to optimize the feeding value of wheat and barley for swine, 2) increasing value of environmental enrichment for sows, 3) determination of optimal density for nursery pigs, and 4) evaluation of the presence of airborne pathogens in swine facilities and development of effective air filtration to minimize the impact of these contaminants. The results of this program will have important implications for the swine industry and, since the research will be conducted under circumstances representing actual production environment and practices, it is anticipated that producer-members of the partner organization will be able to readily adapt knowledge gained from this program into current practices. Adaptation by these producers will further result in improvement of future research programs and lead to dissemination of knowledge to the entire Canadian and North American industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Denise Beaulieu;Jennifer Brown;Bernardo Predicala

Student:

Partner:

Sask Pork;Gowans Feed Consulting

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture and Food; Sustainability & the Environment

University:

Prairie Swine Centre Inc; University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Accelerate

Characterizing fucoidan-degrading enzymes from marine bacterium

Fucoidan is a polysaccharide found in brown algae (seaweed). ARC Medical Devices Inc. markets fucoidan purified from brown algae for post-surgical veterinary use to reduce interorgan adhesion development. This product works very effectively, prompting a desire to develop a similar product for use in humans. The challenge to this, however, is that fucoidan is an extremely large molecule of heterogeneous composition, making it difficult to meet the higher standards of purity and homogeneity required of medical materials for use in human subjects. Our proposed solution is to harness naturally occurring enzymes found in marine bacteria and use these bio-processing enzymes to tailor the structure and size of fucoidan, and/or synthesize fucoidan fragments, such that the material is of more defined size and composition and can ultimately be obtained in large quantities of high purity.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alisdair Boraston

Student:

Partner:

ARC Medical Devices Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

Identifying and understanding the impact of competing goals on self-care compliance among patients with Chronic Heart Failure

Failure to follow self-care recommendations for chronic heart failure (CHF) not only threatens patients’ lives and well-being, but is costly to the health care system. Most approaches to increasing patient compliance are based on the assumption that individuals will adhere when armed with information about “what” (to do) and “why” (they should do it). We argue that this approach misses the mark by failing to address the “so what?”, that is, the CHF and Non-CHF related goals and values that really matter to patients. The aims of this study are to 1) develop a clinic-friendly tool to assess patient goals and competing priorities, and 2) determine whether competing priorities predict patient compliance above and beyond level of patient knowledge. It is expected that findings will inform the design of future CHF self-management interventions and also help Sykes Assistance Services develop wellness-coaching programs for individuals in the workplace.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Leora Swartzman

Student:

Partner:

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

Effet des cellules dynamiques sur la performance des entreprises réseaux et les facteurs de succès d’implantation

L’objectif du projet est d’implanter efficacement un aménagement d’usine préalablement conçu lors d’un travail effectué en partenariat avec l’entreprise, l’UQTR et le CNRC. L’implantation faite dans le dernier stage a permis de récolter des informations particulièrement pertinentes pour la suite des choses. Cette implantation d’un aménagement d’usine en cellules dynamiques et ligne d’assemblage mixte a permis d’augmenter la productivité et la flexibilité de l’entreprise, mais il reste encore plusieurs éléments à travailler. On parle notamment d’un système de planification efficace, l’implantation d’un système qualité, un système de gestion des stocks fonctionnel, de l’implantation de méthodes de travail standards dans tous les départements et un mode de communication efficace et continuel. D’autres activités pourront être effectuées telles que l’implantation de techniques d’amélioration continue, les équipes de résolution de problèmes multidisciplinaires, la réorganisation de certaines tâches pré-production, la conception modulaire, etc. dans les cas où le temps soit disponible.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Georges Abdul-Nour

Student:

Partner:

Nita Labeling Equipment Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program:

Accelerate

IMMERSe Gamification and Organizational Development

Gamification is the use of game-like mechanisms in non-game settings to motivate people and achieve goals. IMMERSe and ODScore are collaborating to investigate how gamification can be used to help people manage tasks and attain goals in workplace settings. Individuals in teams and organizations around the world are trying to adopt Lean and Agile goal attainment practices, which have game-like mechanics, e.g. moving physical tokens across boards. We want to know if amplifying the game-like attributes of these practices will help people adopt Lean and Agile goal attainment. Also, people tend to adopt these practices in a fit of enthusiasm and then abandon them after a few weeks. We are interested in seeing if gamification can help people to re-engage and start using goal-attainment practices again. Specifically, we are interested to see if there are gamified solutions better suited for different situations, depending on individual characteristics or team cultures. If so, this can form the basis of a new consulting practice that may include tools and assessments. At a minimum, the findings of this research can be used for advisory purposes to help people use and adopt Lean and Agile techniques.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Neil Randall

Student:

Partner:

ODScore

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Developing internal fiber chromatography, a new column designed for liquid, gas and supercritical fluid chromatography

The research will lead to the development of a new device capable of separating hundreds of compounds in a complex mixture as they travel through a newly designed apparatus. The device will drastically improve on existing technology and the interns will work to model how the device works and develop ways to model its function then build and test a variety of prototypes. In one form of the device fiber optics will be used to permit the use of specific frequencies of light to selectively energize some specific compounds while leaving others retained on the device. The device will enable faster and more selective chemical analysis for many different applications from detection of biomarkers of disease to monitoring pollutants in the environment.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mina Hoorfar;Homayoun Najjaran;Wesley Zandberg

Student:

Partner:

Supra Research and Development

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Program:

Accelerate

Développement d’un enduit pour les membranes d’étanchéité respirantes

En partenariat avec la Chaire de Recherche Industrielle en Environnement et Biotechnologie (CRIEB) de l’UQTR, Papiers C.C.T a entrepris un programme de recherche sur les enduits pour les membranes d’étanchéité. Les mandats sont de développer de nouveaux enduits respirant afin d’éviter les phénomènes de
condensation interstitielle et d’améliorer l’efficacité énergétique des bâtiments. Le présent stage cadre dans ce programme. Le stagiaire sera appelé à faire l’optimisation des enduits développés lors du premier stage et à les rendre respirants. Parallèlement à ces objectifs, le stagiaire doit faire le développement de nouveaux enduits et étudier leurs conditions de mise en production. Pour valider le cahier des charges, les échanges thermique des enduits seront déterminés par DSC puis couchés sur une membrane nano(micro)poreuse et caractérisés par les méthodes RET (resistance evaporative transfert), MVTR (moisture vapor transmission rate) et d’infiltrométrie. Les propriétés mécaniques des enduits seront aussi évaluées.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Simon Barnabé

Student:

Partner:

Papiers C.C.T. Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program:

Accelerate

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