Techno-commercial analysis that aims to evaluate the feasibility and cost effectiveness of utilizing battery technology versus green hydrogen as a power source for Transportation Refrigeration Units (TRU) in refrigeration trailer.
Mir Zain ul Husain I MEL Candidate I Dec 14, 2023. Mentors: Pierre-Xavier Roy & William Harney Hydro Cool Systems Ltd. Abstract : The trucking industry serves as the vital nerve center of the Agriculture sector, responsible for transporting 64% of US freight by weight and 69% by value from farms to destinations. Among these […]
Challenges with high implementation of wind and solar in a wholesale market
Ross Nazareth | MEL Candidate | December 14, 2023 Mentors: Bryce Wade and Tyler Seal, Natural Resources Canada ABSTRACT With the passing of time, the anthropogenic effects of climate change are ever-increasing. In response to climate change, the Government of Canada has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation by achieving a net-zero emissions […]
Techno-Economic Comparison between Pumped Hydro Storage and Battery Storage: Ontario 1000MW Project Case Study, Considering Ancillary Services and Renewables Integration with Batteries.
Jil Godwin-Enwere | MEL Candidate | Dec, 2023. Mentor: Keith Ainsley, Knight Piesold | Sponsor: Sam Mottram, Knight Piesold Abstract Hydro pumped storage and Battery Storage are two matured forms of energy storage, however both options have varying advantages and disadvantages based on application, size of deployment and the objective of the stakeholders. For this […]
Green Ammonia Production Economic Feasibility Analysis in British Columbia, Canada
Nurlan Smailov | MEL Candidate | Dec 14, 2023. Mentor: Charles Borromeo, Solaris Management Consultants Inc. ABSTRACT Ammonia is pivotal in sustaining the global food chain and advancing clean fuel technologies. With its nitrogen-rich composition, ammonia is a crucial component in fertilizers, contributing to 80% of its industrial-scale utilization and 50% of the world’s […]
Alberta Energy Storage Policy Analysis
Thea Kiley-Kubik, P.Eng | Room C400 | 11:15 – 11:45 Mentor: Robert Stewart, PhD, P.Eng – Charger Ready Properties Summary The main goals of this analysis are: Recommendations: Case Study: South Australia Current State in Alberta Other methods of grid flexibility are available; however, this study focuses on energy storage as it can be implemented […]
Techno-Commercial Feasibility Study for Various Energy Sources at Senior Living Homes
Dharamvir S. Chawla | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentor: Abhijeet Singh, BC Care Providers Abstract The building sector contributes to 10% of total GHG emissions in BC. The clean BC pathway has taken the target to reduce this emission by making net-zero buildings by 2030. A project is undertaken with BC Cares Providers […]
Net Zero life cycle operation in UBC Campus
Tomas Salas | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentor: Abhik Bera, Schneider Electric Abstract Aligned to the UBC Climate Action Plan 2030 to achieve Net Zero Operational Emissions in buildings, this project analyzes the techno–economic feasibility of implementing Distributed Energy Resources (DER) to reduce GHG emissions from the generation of purchased electricity (Scope 2). […]
Heat Pumps pre-feasibility study in Arctic and Sub-Arctic locations
Carolina S. Muñoz | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentor: Amanda Drew, CF Real Properties Operations Group – North & Central /ADM(IE) / National Defence / Government of Canada Abstract In line with the Government of Canada’s decarbonization commitments, the Department of National Defence – DND – has established a target to reduce GHG […]
Feasibility study of implementing electric shuttle buses for employees with Seaspan
Juan F. Pinzon | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentors: Brijal Patel, Seaspan Abstract As part of Seaspan’s efforts to promote a sustainable business model, the company is working to reduce emissions, manage waste and protect the local wildfire. To continue with its objectives of controlling GHG emissions, the company is constantly researching new […]