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Comparison of supported and partially supported configurations for the machining of thin composites laminates for the aerospace industry

This project was in partnership with CRIAQ. In the aerospace industry, the actual practice to support thin parts during machining is to use dedicated fixtures with curved surfaces that match the ones of the work pieces. This requires a large inventory of fixtures which is costly in terms of design and manufacturing as well as in terms of shop floor space. This project will focus on the study of part fixtures in order to propose flexible (and affordable) fixture configurations for the machining of thin composite laminates. The project will initially focus on a simple geometry (flat plates of specified dimensions) made of a quasi-isotropic [0/90/45/-45]s laminate stacking sequence. Comparison of unsupported and supported machining operations will be performed by considering variations in the laminate thickness and plate size. Finite element analysis will be used to evaluate the laminate deformations and stresses, under the action of the cutting forces, required to prevent delaminating and cracks based on the support configurations under study (fully supported VS flexible fixture). In this analysis, the fully supported configuration will be taken as reference considering it is actually used and accepted by the aerospace industry. From the numerical analysis, a model based on the laminate thickness and dimension will be proposed to support the aerospace industry in the design of efficient flexible support configurations. The model and the results of the numerical analysis will be validated through machining experiments realized on specific thin and thick laminates. The optimal machining conditions known for the supported case will be utilized for comparison with best conditions required for the partially supported case. CTA has different machine-tools and a manufacturing facility of composites that will help in the experimental part of this project.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Drs. J-F Chatelain & G. Lebrun

Student:

Kaml Hasni

Partner:

CRIAQ

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Aerospace and defense

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program:

Accelerate

Optimization of the trimming process of CFRP and multilayer material composed of CFRP/Aluminum/Titanium

This project is in partnership with CRIAQ. The trimming process of the CFRP and the multilayer material (CFRP/Aluminum/Titanium) needs to be studied in terms of the resulting quality of produced parts but also in terms of cost considering cutting tool life and time of operation. For the quality aspect, the responses measured include the evaluation of tool wear, delaminating factor Df with cracks and thermal affected matrix estimation, the surface roughness as well as the dimensional and geometric errors of the given trimmed features. It is expected that both objectives refer to cutting conditions with opposed tendency in the optimization process. To address this multi-criteria optimization, Grey relational analysis [28] will be considered to identify the significant parameters which may be the source of compromises. The experiments will be carried out under dry and dynamically stable conditions for the carbon-epoxy composites as well as the multi-layer material. The proposed methodology is to design and conduct a series of tests to determine dynamically stable conditions during the trimming process of composites using accelerometers then construct and validate stability lobes for composites. Then, using DOE approach, design and conduct tests for the optimization of the cutting conditions (tooling, parameters, and cutting strategies). Generalise the strategies for multi-layer materials.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Drs. V. Songméné & J-F Chatelain

Student:

Sébastien Bérubé

Partner:

CRIAQ

Discipline:

Aerospace studies

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program:

Accelerate

Optimization of the drilling process of a multilayer material composed of CFRP/Aluminum/Titanium

This project is in partnership with CRIAQ. The drilling process of multilayer material (CFRP/Aluminum/Titanium) needs to be studied in terms of the resulting quality of produced parts but also in terms of cost considering cutting tool life and time of operation. For the quality aspect, the responses measured include the evaluation of tool wear, delaminating factor Df with cracks and thermal affected matrix estimation, the surface roughness as well as the dimensional and geometric errors of the given trimmed features. It is expected that both objectives refer to cutting conditions with opposed tendency in the optimization process. To address this multi-criteria optimization, Grey analysis will be considered to identify the significant parameters which may be the source of compromises. The experiments will be carried out under dry and dynamically stable conditions for the multi-layer material. Using DOE approach, the drilling tests will be conducted for the optimization of the cutting conditions (tooling, parameters, and cutting strategies).

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jean-François Chatelain, M. Balazinski

Student:

Justin Lance

Partner:

CRIAQ

Discipline:

Aerospace studies

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Polytechnique Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Inventory of Biomass suitable for conversion to biofuels/chemicals and most promising conversion options

Interest in adopting biomass conversion technologies to produce renewable biofuels and chemicals in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) is strong, fueled by recent closers in the pulp and paper sector, and, stemmed by availability of substantial forest biomass such s lo-quality wood chips in logging and sawmill operations. The NL Department of Natural Resources recognizes that although there is a substantial feedstock and opportunities, the nature of biomass generated in NL (quality, volumes, etc…) and the optimal conversion technologies for application in NL are largely unidentified. The feasibility of this industry in NL requires a provincial inventory of the various biomass and their accessibility and characteristics. Based on this data conversion options can be identified. This characterization is being done in a parallel study at MUN. in addition to the nature of the biomass, the existing infrastructure and end use of the fuel produced are all key factors in selection/design/optimization of conversion options. The overall objective of this project is to create an inventory of biomass and infrastructure associated with forestry in NL (from bark to pulp and paper waste) and based on this determine the most feasible conversion options(s).

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Kelly Hawbolt

Student:

Punyama Jayasinghe

Partner:

NL Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture

Discipline:

Forestry

Sector:

Alternative energy

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Accelerate

Structural health monitoring of offshore structures using Fiber Bragg gratings

Over the last few years, optical fiber sensors have seen an increased acceptance as well as a widespread use for structural sensing and monitoring in civil engineering. FBG sensors have all the advantages attributed to the optical fibers. In addition, they can be easily multiplexed in a serial fashion along a single fiber. The experimental program includes testing of three two-way reinforced concrete slabs. One normal strength concrete slab (NS) and two high strength concrete slabs (HS) will be selected for the experimental investigation. Two sets of FBG and ESG strain sensors will be mounted on tensile rebars. Another FBG sensor will be embedded inside concrete slabs. All tests will be carried out using a closed-loop (MTS) testing machine. The load will be applied by means of a hydraulic actuator. During testing, the slabs will be carefully inspected and cracks will be marked at each load increment. Deflection at the slab centers will be measured with an LVDT gages. The loading process involves a cycle test (serviceability limit state test) and a failure test. In both these two tests, the strain changes will be monitored using the FBG sensors and the electrical strain gauges embedded in the slab.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Hesham Marzouk

Student:

Nabil Dawood

Partner:

Petroleum Research Atlantic Canada

Discipline:

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Accelerate

Ice-induced vibrations on offshore structures

A state of the art literature review on the subject of ice-induced vibrations on offshore structures will be delivered along with analytical models to test these theories. Ultimately a modified dynamics model will be developed incorporating the latest methodologies on ice-induced vibration. This work will support upcoming tests at C-CORE where the nature of ice-induced vibrations will be explored at in the laboratory.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Ian Jordaan

Student:

Thomas Browne

Partner:

C-CORE

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Accelerate

Enhanced Child Safety in Automobiles- Knowledge & Technology Transfer

This project was in partnership with AUTO21. The focus of the research project is to raise awareness and knowledge of the public about the importance of booster seats for children aged 4-9. The specific objective of the internship is to evaluate the impact of Canadian booster seat legislation on motor vehicle occupant fatalities and injuries, especially spinal cord injuries, amongst children aged 4-9. The intern will develop a method of identifying booster seat preventable injuries in large Canadian databases and will compare rates of booster seat preventable injuries between provinces with booster seat laws and those without. The internship will be very beneficial to the Safe Kids Canada, the partner organization, as the major output of the internship will be a report card results to be posted on the Safe Kids Canada) website prior to their national passenger safety campaign in the spring of 2011.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Andrew Howard

Student:

Patricia P.S. Lee

Partner:

Safe Kids Canada

Discipline:

Medicine

Sector:

Automotive and transportation

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Waste carpet resource management costs and opportunities

The general purpose and nature of the project is about the economic and environmental costs and opportunities associated with carpet recovery and manufacturing in Nova Scotia. This project encompasses dimensions of research and development, landfill diversion, and value added manufacturing. There are an increasing number of initiatives taking place in the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe involving the diversion of carpets from landfills, their recovery and the separation of materials for recycling. Carpet recovery is now a concern in some Canadian provinces and of the carpet industry itself. Nova Scotia wishes to explore the environmental and economic costs and opportunities of several options for diverting and recovering carpet and associated materials in this province. Nova Scotia is interested in the best value for the province in terms of diversion, value‐added manufacturing and jobs. Management options could include a separation and primary processing facility here in the Nova Scotia and/or the use of this material as a fuel replacement for such facilities as cement kilns.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Raymond P. Côté

Student:

Caroline Morissette

Partner:

Resource Recovery Fund Board Maritime Paper Products Limited

Discipline:

Resources and environmental management

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Immune cell tracking to tumor microenvironment and lymphoid

IMV has developed a novel depot-based vaccine platform that can be used with a variety of antigens and adjuvants, which can exhibit rapid and enhanced immune responses following a single dosage. This project will use cell tracking via molecular MRI to explore the immune cell migration in real time in an animal model of cancer, which in turn, will affect cancer growth. The novel application of molecular MRI to track regulatory T cells and effecter cells in a tumor challenge model will yield important information on such regulatory processes. This will help IMV further understand the effect their vaccine platform has on the specific regulatory responses and may be able to improve the therapeutic treatment window necessary for vaccine delivery.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Chris Bowen

Student:

Kimberly Brewer

Partner:

Immunovaccine Inc.

Discipline:

Microbiology / Immunology

Sector:

Life sciences

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Measurement of Molecular Diffusion and Thermal Diffusion Coefficients in Multicomponent Mixtures

Diffusion is a molecular motion of species with respect to each other in a mixture. It can be caused by a spatial non-homogeneity of composition (isothermal diffusion) or temperature (thermal diffusion or the Soret effect). There are many important processes in nature and technology where these phenomena play a crucial role: exploitation of petroleum reservoirs and oil recovery, crystal growth, material processing, transport of biological fluids in living matter, oceanic flows, etc. The mixtures appearing in nature and industrial applications are essentially multicomponent. The prediction of mass transfer in such systems greatly relies on the knowledge of diffusion and thermal diffusion coefficients, which appear in the models describing these phenomena. The proposed project is aimed at the development and implementation of an experimental technique for measurement of transport coefficients in ternary mixtures with negative separation ratios in space.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Ziad Saghir

Student:

Abdur Rahman and Aram Parsa

Partner:

Canadian Space Agency

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

University:

Ryerson University

Program:

Accelerate

Ipsos Reid-LISPOP Data Liberation Initiative

Ipsos Reid and WLU's Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy (LISPOP) have entered into a partnership by which the company will donate its raw data archive to Laurier, and LISPOP will undertake to catalogue that archive and make it available to secondary analysts through Scholar's Portal. As part of this project, Ipsos-Reid will work with two interns, each for four months, taken consecutively. The interns will liaise between the two partners, with the following objectives: (1) to learn about Ipsos Reid's organization and storage of archival materials; (2) to facilitate the recovery of difficult-to-locate materials from their storage facilities; (3) to learn more about the methodologies they employ; (4) to clarify coding and formatting practices that are not transparent in their documentation; (5) to sensitize the company to Laurier's needs as archivists and secondary analysts so that the data transfer process in future installments might be streamlines; and (6) to work with LISPOP research staff to process and analyse the files. Ipsos Reid will benefit through dissemination of its public affairs archive and through the access it will provide to potential employees.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Steven Brown

Student:

Michael Prociw

Partner:

Ipsos Reid Public Affairs

Discipline:

Public administration

Sector:

Finance, insurance and business

University:

Wilfrid Laurier University

Program:

Accelerate

Improved Airfoils for Contra-Rotating Wind Turbines

The intern will contribute towards the design and modeling of an improved air foil for a novel wind turbine that employs two sets of contra-rotating blades. An analysis of blade strength will also be performed for a blade design suitable for volume manufacturing, developed in conjunction with company suppliers. The results of the modeling and analysis will be validated in a field trial at the company's test facility, as time permits. The improved air foil will increase power output and reduce manufacturing cost and payback period for the wind turbine.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Bjarni Tryggvason

Student:

Adam Carreau

Partner:

Biro Air Energy Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Alternative energy

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

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