The Green Brew: A comprehensive Analysis of Hydrogen Integration in Breweries for Sustainable Operations
Aigerim Akiltayeva | MEL Candidate | Dec 14, 2023. Mentors: George Patrick Richard Benson, Vancouver Economic Commission; ABSTRACT This project explores the potential applications of hydrogen in brewery operations, focusing on its use as a heat source in steam generators, particularly for steam-heated vessels crucial in brewing. Additionally, it examines opportunities for hydrogen integration in […]
Reducing emissions in BC Public Schools
Christopher Wong, Rebecca Yuen | MEL Candidates | Dec 16, 2022 Mentor: Gordon Li, BCSTA Abstract To support the Government of Canada to combat climate change, British Columbia (B.C.) public school districts have to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from operations. B.C. School Trustees Association (BCSTA), a non-government organization aiming to support and advocate […]
De-carbonization of the District Energy System (DES) at BCIT
Tobi Olowoyo | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentor: Steven Fetterly, Impact Engineering Abstract As the world is trending towards a fight against global warming, many nations are developing pathways to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change. For example, Canada’s government introduced Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan, which provides a […]
Emissions Reduction Roadmap and Technology Evaluation
Hana Nguyen | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentors: Mehmud Iqbal, Mila Barbour, Jim Kobialko,Fortis BC Abstract To support the British Columbia Government in combating climate change and reducing associated greenhouse gas emissions, FortisBC, a Canadian-owned utility company, has developed the target 30BY30. This target aims to reduce FortisBC’s customers’ GHG emissions by 30% […]
Techno economic analysis of end-of-life battery disposal after second life use, including ESG strategy & Carbon accounting.
Eshita Swain | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentor: Sumreen Rattan, Moment Energy Abstract The wave of transitioning to electric vehicles from gas vehicles is as revolutionary as the transition was from landlines to mobile phones. The one dark side which is common in both industrial revolution is the battery disposal. The total estimated […]
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 […]
To investigate and compare the GHG emission and cost per flight mile on different dispensing routes of hydrogen fuel for filling hydrogen fuel cell unmanned aerial vehicles in BC
Alex Lo | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentors: Phil Robinson and Kurt Shewfelt, Honeywell International Inc. / Omar Herrera, CERC Abstract The increase of flight time enables the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (HFC UAV) having more variety of applications in different industries when comparing with Li UAV (Zacc Dukowitz, 2021). However, […]
Making gas equipment ready for 100% hydrogen: Home Appliances running on H2
Camilo A. Lozano | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentors: Mehmud Iqbal, Fortis BC Abstract In 1874, the great visionary Jules Verne wrote in The Mysterious Island “water will one day be employed as a fuel, that hydrogen and oxygen that constitute it, used singly or together”. Almost one hundred years later, in 1969 […]
Low Carbon Resilience Energy Policies in Manitoba
Daniel Valdivia | MEL Candidate | Dec 17, 2021. Mentors: Hannah MacDonald and Patricia Lightburn, Dunsky Energy Consulting; Abstract Low-carbon resilience (LCR) integrates the concepts of climate migration and adaptation, in the context of energy policies. A jurisdictional scan of international best practices and qualities of energy policies that incorporate LCR was completed. These concepts […]
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 […]