HYDROGEN-POWERED SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT IN CANADA
SIDHARTH KWATRA | DEC 14, 2023 | ROOM C400 | 13:30 – 14:00 MENTOR: DOMINIC GIROUX, ESHITA SWAIN, SAUMYA BHAVSAR – WSP, CANADA ABSTRACT Under the Paris Agreement, Canada is committed to reducing GHG emissions by 30% below 2005 levels by 2030, setting a 2030 target of 511 Mt. The magnitude of the challenge is […]
USA Energy Generation Market Analysis
Andrea Pena Villa | MEL Candidate | Room C300 | 09:30 – 10:00 | December 15th, 2023 | Mentor: Carlos A. Sánchez L, MEng | Celsia Colombia Abstract Celsia, one of the biggest utilities in Colombia, based on all its background and experience in renewables, is searching for new markets to develop wind and solar […]
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 […]
Techno-Economical Assessment of Permanent Magnets on Wind Turbines
Travis Wong | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentors: Felipe Blanco Aguilera, Sebastian Recabal Ramirez, Sangeeth Gunalan Karuppiah, GreenAge Materials Materials Abstract Wind power is becoming one of the most applicable renewable energy technologies around the world. Geared wind turbine system is a widely used in wind power technology, dominating 83% of the global […]
Evaluation of the obstacles and solutions determining Saskatchewan reaching a net-zero electricity grid
Trent Horsman | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentor: Leonard Olien, Director of Market Strategy at Power Advisory Abstract The aim of this capstone project is to conduct a literature review of current available research to identify trends and recommendations that may help decision makers find options to enable the province of Saskatchewan to […]
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 […]
An industry and market evaluation on CO2 to fuel (methanol) conversion technology in the steel industry
Osaro Ehigiamusoe | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentors: Daniel Brosig and Manuel Estandia, GCT Abstract Decarbonizing the steel industry is an impending necessity with an anticipated production shift to 100 percent low-carbon steel by 2050. This bipartite study attempts to first, evaluate the potential for CCS/CCUS to compete with other decarbonization prospects in […]
Techno-economic and environment analysis of Bio and Renewable Methanol
Gaurav Singh | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentor: Christopher Norris, Siemens Energy Abstract This capstone project explores the role of Bio and E-methanol in enabling industries, provinces and countries to decarbonize and meet their carbon emission reduction targets. Methanol (CH3OH) is an indispensable component of contemporary living, and every day we interact with […]
Market Study of Green Hydrogen from Geothermal Power Plants in Indonesia
Ahmad Reza | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentor: Muhamad Gadhavi Fatony, Pertamina Geothermal Energy Abstract Indonesia’s power sector is challenging for renewable energy development. It is a monopoly market, with the utility company remains a dominant key player. It is also agitated by high-carbon-intensity electricity oversupplied from massive coal-fired power plants expansion in […]
Application of Hydrogen-based Storage System and Renewable Energy Technologies in Remote and Urban Indigenous Communities in British Columbia
Dean Gesuri | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentor: Mary Vasey, Barkley Project Group Abstract The majority of Indigenous communities in British Columbia still rely on diesel generation for heat and power. Despite its reliability, diesel generation has a negative impact on the communities and the environment. The transition to clean energy remains critical […]