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Building Social Community Integration

This work facilitates point-of-impact field research and iterative prototyping toward the continued development of a production-quality social media environment – as part of a larger, ongoing program of research and development – with Iter, an electronic resource facilitating the work of a community focused on medieval and renaissance culture and its artefacts via the ‘knowledge management’ of that community, comprised of academic researchers, those in the cultural and heritage sectors, and beyond.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Ray Siemens

Student:

Matthew Hiebert & Maggie Shirley

Partner:

ITER

Discipline:

Journalism / Media studies and communication

Sector:

Energy

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

Optimized operational strategy planning model for Smart Net Zero Community

Due to some complex technical problems, both power plant’s generators and local grid transmission lines do not have the potential to generate and transmit enough electricity to cover and meet all load demand during peak hours. Based on this technical difficulty, there is no solution for customers to use costly energy during peak hours and accordingly pay more money for their consumed electricity(Refer to electrical pricing scheme).In this case, in order to remedy above mentioned problem, smart solar communities as grid-friendly consumers, would be established with the purpose of supporting the local grids. This feature would be more important when local grids are in peak period hours. To this end, solar communities should shift their internal electric loads from peak load period to off-peak hours. Regardless of shifting the loads, they should either decrease overall amount of energy consumption or used dynamic load shedding/shaving methods. In this case, for managing load demand during peak hours, a community-scale optimal strategy planning model is necessary. Base on community-scale dynamic complexity and uncertainty, this model should be constructed based on inexact optimization techniques such as Interval Parameter linear Programming, (Mixed) Integer Linear Programming, Fuzzy Linear Programming or integration of above methods. Also, for considering all possibilistic and probabilistic distributions into community system, decision making methods such as Multi Stage Stochastic Programming, Superiority–Inferiority Base Programming as well as Chance–Constrains Programming should be incorporated into inexact planning models. The outcomes of project will be of importance to government agencies looking for solutions to climate change (such as NRCan), utilities looking for electrical load shaving and peak load shifting opportunities (such as electrical local distribution companies, THESL, and the Ontario Power Authority).

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Faculty Supervisor:

Drs. Alan Fung & Kaamran Raahemifar

Student:

Nima Alibabaei

Partner:

S2E Technologies Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Energy

University:

Ryerson University

Program:

Accelerate

Accelerating Solar/LED Community Lighting

This project with the nature of business research tends to talk about LED development and variable applications, specifically about solar/LED at the community public lighting, complying with the roadway lighting design code approved by the city of London, ON and relevant professional bodies. The content analysis of main LED suppliers and LED industry, together with evaluating the results of completed pilot LED cases will provide constructive suggestions on the creation of a solar/LED street lighting system for smart communities. The benefit of LED technology and the solar powered LED in street lighting will be fully discussed. One of the biggest benefits, the energy saving with end objective of Net ZERO energy street lighting will be investigated by taking into account the loss of power transmission and the consumption of other relevant electric devices in real application, compared to the existing technology of High Pressure Sodium (HPS) luminaires, which is commonly used in roadway lights. The contribution of my paper is to provide the partner organization a comprehensive view of regulations, market and project development and play a guiding role for its street lighting projects and achieve the pre-defined performance.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Kimberly Bates

Student:

Qian Gao

Partner:

S2E Technologies Inc.

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Energy

University:

Ryerson University

Program:

Accelerate

Towards a Theory of Idea Evaluation

As the world increasingly depends on the creation of new and novel ideas, the ability to manage them become paramount,. Ideation is a process that enables organizations to create, value and manage a portfolio of ideas. It can be divided into three areas: 1) Idea representation, aka Ontologies, 2)Idea evaluation and portfolio management, and 3)Idea process management. The objectives of this research are to: 1. Identify and analyze current short comings in the innovation processes, 2. Develop an ontology for ideas and the innovation process, 3. Develop a model to measure the value of ideas and their impact, 4. Develop the methods and models to enhance, accelerate and increase the quality of the innovation process, 5. Optimize a portfolio of Ideas to quickly identify ideas to pursue, and 6. Create a prototype software package that embodies the results.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Mark Fox

Student:

Andrew Nathaniel Forde

Partner:

Hospital for Sick Children

Discipline:

Engineering - other

Sector:

Consumer goods

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Fabrication and Testing of a Microlens Array Optical System

The purpose of this project is to design and fabricate a compact optical component that will be used in tandem with a display panel to use in Head-Up Display systems. The essence of the optical component design is the use of microlens arrays. Microlens arrays are thin, usually planar lenses composed of much smaller lenslets with diameters usually in the order of 100-200 microns. Using microlens arrays, the optical system can be reduced to a couple of “sheets” of microlens arrays or less, allowing for compactness of the system. Designing with microlens arrays presents a set of challenges such as overcoming the minimum accommodation of the eye, and light interference between each lenslet of the microlens array. Over the course of the project, solutions to these challenges will be sought through computer models and simulations for developing the design. Prototypes will be fabricated and tested to validate the models.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Boris Stoeber

Student:

Hongbae Sam Park

Partner:

Recon Instruments Inc.

Discipline:

Sector:

Digital media

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Optimal Placement of Fault Circuit Indicator to Improve the Reliability of Distribution Systems using CYME Reliability Module

Within the past decades, there has been a significant growth in the electric power systems that have resulted in a large increase in the development of transmission and distribution lines. Distribution system is the final connection between the utility provider and the customers and constitutes a major component of the power system. However, since most distribution lines are overhead and spread over a wide area, they are susceptible to unexpected events such as short circuit fault or an open circuit fault. These unexpected events which manifest themselves as interruptions in the customer side lower the reliability of quality of service, and consequently decrease the power quality. In order to quantify the reliability in large scale distribution systems, system engineers invoke reliability indices for analysis and design. To improve and enhance the capabilities of these reliability indices, utilities are installing fault indicators (FIs) on their distribution systems. The objective of this project is to design, develop, and implement a new analysis capable of determining the optimal location of the FIs that improves and enhances the utility of the reliability indices.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. K. Khorasani

Student:

Zahra Gallehdari

Partner:

CYME International T&D

Discipline:

Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector:

Energy

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

Define the best omega-3 fatty acid to fight prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the more common cancer affected men in developed countries. Epidemiological data suggest that omega-3 fatty acids may prevent prostate cancer initiation and progression. However, these data do not decipher which omega-3 fatty acid presents the more potent anticancer properties. SCF Pharma has developed pure and highly bioavailable omega-3 fatty acids monoglycerides. Interestingly, data from SCF Pharma showed that these pure monoglycerides form of fatty acids can reduce the growth and the proliferation rate of prostate cancer cells in culture. It also appears that these anti cancer properties may be different according to the fatty acid. In term of public health, these data are of interest, but the effect of these fatty acids on non-cancerous prostate cells remains to be determined. Dr V. Fradet's lab has developed a model of non-cancerous prostate cells derived from prostatectomy specimen. Based on this model, we aim to determine the omega-3 fatty acid with the highest anti cancer properties on prostate cancer cells without side effect on normal prostate cells.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Vincent Fradet

Student:

Xavier Moreel

Partner:

SCF Pharma

Discipline:

Medicine

Sector:

Pharmaceuticals

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Investigation of optimal underground thermal energy storage systems

The growth of underground seasonal thermal energy storage systems has been relatively slow due to limited understanding with regard to optimal system design for different locations and building/community archetypes. Thermal interactions between underground storages and the surrounding strata as well as the effects of seasonal changes are not entirely understood making the development of optimized systems difficult. Development of advanced tools that address these issues are required for accurate modeling, simulation, analysis, design and optimization of underground seasonal thermal energy storage for a variety of building and community archetypes. The objective of this research is to determine the most  appropriate underground seasonal thermal energy storage system(s) for the S2E smart energy community through developing an integrated approach that allows for optimal design of such systems given local conditions and proposed building/community archetypes. S2E will benefit from this project as it will illustrate the relevance of seasonal thermal energy storage within smart community designs and the benefits and limitations associated with various system designs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Drs. Marc Rosen & Bale Reddy

Student:

Stuart Self

Partner:

S2E Technologies Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Energy

University:

Ontario Tech University

Program:

Accelerate

Potential of solar thermal/PV generation for a district energy system and generating a community building electrical and thermal load profile

This research investigates means for achieving net zero energy dwellings and neighborhoods through maximizing solar potential of dwelling units, isolated and in assemblages. This study will help the community planner to design an efficient layout to achieve maximum solar fraction. Optimum combine building loads in community will lead to a more energy efficient mechanical and electrical design and system. EnergyPlus, building simulation program will be used for estimating the response variables of energy solar potential and energy demand. Climatic, environmental and regulatory data employed in the simulations relate to northern regions and particularly to regions of Canada with similar climate to Toronto. While the specific results obtained are applicable to regions of similar climatic conditions, the methodology employed is generally applicable, and this forms the central focus of this study.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Alan Fung

Student:

Farzin Masoumi Rad

Partner:

S2E Technologies Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Energy

University:

Ryerson University

Program:

Accelerate

Tools for Enhancement of Power System Security

The aim of the proposed research cluster is to advance the state of the art of secure operation of power systems by developing new methods and tools. A power system is expected to perform within specified operating boundaries of system voltage and frequency under normal conditions when there are no component outages. Further, it should also be able to deliver the same performance under single outages that are most likely to occur. Two ways of advancing the state of the art will be addressed in this research cluster. Firstly, advanced techniques and software tools will be developed for monitoring and assessing the security state of the power system. In the second approach, advanced controllers will be developed to control modern power flow control devices in the power system to achieve improved system stability. The developed simulation tools and software components will be used by the partner organizations.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. U.D. Annakkage

Student:

Janath Geeganage, Arunprasanth Sakthivel & Akbo Rupasinghe

Partner:

Manitoba Hydro

Discipline:

Engineering - computer / electrical

Sector:

Energy

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Have You Eaten Any Fish Today? Understanding Why Canadians Don’t Eat Canada’s Food Guide Recommended Two Servings Per Week

BC seafood companies and their industry association partners are strongly interested in growing domestic markets for seafood and promoting their locally caught and raised seafood products, which fit well with a number of current North American food trends including local food, a growing focus on diets promoting healthy lifestyles and an increasingly older adult demographic with an interest in consuming high quality, nutrient rich, and often health promoting and disease preventing foods, like seafood. However, most people, including in Canada, are simply not already eating the amount of fish recommended by government health agencies and other health organizations; and there has been minimal research investigating why. This project will involve research into understanding determinants of seafood as a food choice that will provide relevant and targeted information to BC’ seafood sector which may be used to develop better seafood marketing approaches in order to help improve domestic seafood sales.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Grant Murray

Student:

Kelsey Wolff

Partner:

BC Salmon Farmers Association

Discipline:

Zoology

Sector:

Fisheries and wildlife

University:

Program:

Accelerate

A Ranking Method: The Top Integrated Energy Generation/StorageTechnologies (Building and Community Scales)

Analysis of the best performing technologies will be conducted relative to the areas of building-integrated energy generation and storage of such energy at the building/community scale. Relevant product and other technological literature will be collected and various areas of performance will be used for comparison. Such metrics of performance for generation/harvesting technology will include (but may not be limited to) conversion efficiency from the energy source to usable energy, cost of installation and useful operating life span. Metrics of performance for storage technology will include (but may not be limited to) total energy storage capacity, losses and other factors (such as durability) affecting storage efficiency, cost of installation and useful operating life span. Limiting factors such as installation requirements and building code requirements will also be explored. This will provide S2E with a useful resource for implementing such technologies into Project Smart Community and other future projects while also providing a framework for a database of products.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Drs. Miljana Horvat & Zaiyi Liao

Student:

Edmund KonroydBolden

Partner:

S2E Technologies Inc.

Discipline:

Architecture and design

Sector:

Energy

University:

Ryerson University

Program:

Accelerate

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