Gap Analysis for Large-Scale Offshore Wind Energy Generation in Atlantic Canada
Tyler Seal | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentors: Bryce Wade, Natural Resources Canada Abstract Wind energy developments are one of the most mature and consistent ways to produce sustainable energy. Specifically in Canada, there are several locations which provide wind rich environments for these installations. As a maritime country, Canada boarders three oceans […]
CO2-to-Fuel Techno-Economic Feasibility Study
Nicole Temple | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentors: Daniel Brosig and Manuel Estandia, GCT Abstract The purpose of this project was to determine the technical and economic feasibility of the conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) to methanol (MeOH) at Anglo American’s Barro Alto Nickel processing facility in Brazil. The metallurgical industry is notoriously […]
TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF A WASTE TO ENERGY FACILITY THAT WOULD USE WOOD RESIDUES
Seham M. Ahmed | MEL Candidate | Dec 17, 2021. Mentors: Kara Serenius and Floyd Wickie, Pacific North Coast Development Society, Kitselas Forest Products, Westland Resources and Thornhill Power & Utilities Corporation Abstract Wood residues generated from logging locations and sawmills in Terrace BC is a green and renewable biomass resource, however, these wood residues are currently being piled up […]
North China 50 MW Wind Power Plant Feasibility Study
Kevin Zhang | MEL Candidate | Dec 17, 2021. Mentor: Chris Li, Scall-Chem Co./ Datang International Power Generation Abstract The development of the wind power industry in this certain mountainous terrain can not only transmit electricity to the power grid, but also promote local economic development. This project takes a mountain wind farm as the […]
The economics of having a centralized control system for all the buildings owned by RDCO
Ragheed Santina | PMP| MEL Candidate | Dec 17, 2021. Mentor: Divya Gupta, RDCO; Abstract RDCO (Regional district of central Okanagan) is making some efforts on climate action to make their infrastructure and communities greener, reducing regional reliance on continued emergency management activations and supporting the region’s ability to thrive over time. One of the […]
THE FUTURE OF UFV SOLAR ENERGY
Parisa Mohammadi | MEL Candidate | Dec 17, 2021. Mentor: Mark Goudsblom, University of the Fraser Valley Executive Summary There is an increasing need and obligation to reduce British Columbia’s Greenhouse gas emissions in the foreseeable future. The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) aims to invest in renewable energy technologies and be a regional […]
Analysis of energy system of a commercial building in Downtown Vancouver and Developing technical solutions for Energy Conservations.
Suman Mandal | MEL Candidate | Dec 17, 2021. Mentors: Emma Bowman and David Garcia, Modern Niagara; Abstract This project aims on studying the energy-consumption profile of a four-story commercial building in downtown Vancouver and evaluates three energy-saving alternatives to identify the best sustainable and economically viable option(s). The facility’s last year utility bills were […]
Feasibility Study of Green Ammonia Production in British Columbia
Graham MacGillivray | MEL Candidate | Dec 17, 2021. Mentor: Marc Brunet-Watson, Energy Evolution; Abstract The purpose of this project is to evaluate the technical, social, political, and economic feasibility of large- scale green ammonia production in the province of British Columbia. Ammonia has been produced at an industrial scale to support food production for […]
A renewable energy and electrification feasibility study for a remote fossil-fuel reliant First Nation in BC
Jason Li | MEL Candidate | Dec 17, 2021. Mentor: M.K. Anand, Community Power Abstract This study provides a feasibility analysis on utilizing renewable energy for a remote, off-grid community to electrify its heating. A PV-based hybrid energy system (HES) is of specific interest in this study. The required heating demand in the community was […]
Assessment of Alternative Hydrogen of Production Processes
Mehmud Iqbal | MEL Candidate | Dec 17, 2021. Mentor: Patrick Steiche, Hydra Energy Corporation Abstract About 10.5% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada come from freight transportation, and a majority of these emissions come from heavy-duty trucks. With the focus around the world shifting to net-zero emissions as a solution to the climate […]