• Aperiodically sampled stochastic model predictive control: analysis and synthesis 

  Chen, Jicheng (2021-02-11)

  Stochastic model predictive control (MPC) is a fascinating field for research and of increasing practical importance since optimal control techniques have been intensively investigated in modern control system design. ...
• Optimal performance of airborne wind energy systems subject to realistic wind profiles 

  Sommerfeld, Markus (2021-01-13)

  The objective of this thesis is to assess the optimal power production and flight trajectories of crosswind, ground-generation or pumping-mode airborne wind energy systems (AWES), subject to realistic onshore and offshore, ...
• Predicting cavitation-induced noise from marine propellers 

  McIntyre, Duncan (2021-01-12)

  Noise pollution threatens marine ecosystems, where animals rely heavily on sound for navigation and communication. The largest source of underwater noise from human activity is shipping, and propeller-induced cavitation ...
• Multi-material topology optimization of structures with discontinuities using Peridynamics 

  Habibian, Anahita (2021-01-06)

  This study proposes an approach for solving density-based multi-material topology optimization of cracked structures using Peridynamics. The alternating active-phase algorithm is utilized to transform the multi-material ...
• Model-based design of hybrid electric marine propulsion system using modified low-order ship hull resistance and propeller thrust models 

  Liu, Siyang (2021-01-05)

  Transportation is a primary pollution source contributing to 14 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and 12 percent of transportation emissions came from maritime activities. Emissions from the ferry industry, which ...
• Thermoelectrochemical model for RFB with an application at a grid level for peak shaving to reduce cost of the total electricity 

  Magallanes Ibarra, Laura (2021-01-04)

  Reliable, low-cost energy storage solutions are needed to manage variability, pro-vide reliability, and reduce grid-infrastructure costs. Redox flow batteries (RFB) area grid-scale storage technology that has the potential ...
• Textile-based sensors for in-situ monitoring in electrochemical cells and biomedical applications 

  Hasanpour, Sadegh (2020-12-07)

  This work explores the blending of e-textile technology with the porous electrode of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) and with smart wound patches to allow monitoring and in-situ diagnostics. This work ...
• Mass streaming via acoustic radiation pressure combined with a Venturi 

  Uluocak, Osman (2020-12-07)

  Thermoacoustic (TA) engines and generators are one of the latest derivations of the two century-old energy conversion devices that are based on the Stirling cycle. Unlike the traditional Stirling devices, the TA devices ...
• Influence of temperature and moisture content on thermal performance of green roof media 

  Shao, Bohan (2020-10-26)

  Numerical estimates of the ability of a green roof to reduce energy consumption in buildings are plagued by a lack of accuracy in thermal properties that are input to the model. An experimental study into the thermal ...
• Development and analysis of Photonic Crystal Fiber Mach-Zehnder interferometer for highly sensitive detection and quantification of gases 

  Nazeri, Kaveh (2020-10-13)

  Gas sensing is essential for safety and maintenance operations in many industries, including power generation, petrochemical, capture and storage technologies, and the food-processing sector. The properties of fiber-optic ...
• Experimental investigation of unsteady wake structure of bluff bodies 

  Rahimpour, Mostafa (2020-09-30)

  The interaction between a bluff body and the impinging fluid flow, can involve detached boundary layers, massive flow separations, free shear layers, development of recirculation zones and formation of a highly disturbed ...
• Data-driven hydrodynamic models for heaving wave energy converters 

  Mishra, Virag (2020-09-30)

  Empirical models based on linear and nonlinear potential theory that determine the forces on Wave Energy Converters (WECs) are essential as they can be used for structural, mechanical and control system design as well as ...
• Energy saving opportunities in residential buildings: insights from technological and building energy code perspectives 

  Li, Bo (2020-09-21)

  The residential building sector plays an important role in combating climate change in Canada. Many energy efficiency solutions along with new building energy standards have been implemented to improve building energy ...
• Holistic and integrated energy system optimization in reducing diesel dependence of Canadian remote Arctic communities 

  Quitoras, Marvin Rhey D. (2020-09-17)

  This dissertation demonstrates novel holistic approaches on how to link policy, clean energy innovations, and robust energy modeling techniques to help build more resilient and cost-effective energy systems for the Canadian ...
• Smart multifunctional sutures for advanced healthcare 

  Walsh, Tavia (2020-09-10)

  Recent advances in the miniaturization of biosensors and drug delivery systems have allowed for the continuous and non-invasive monitoring of patient health. While sutures are mainly used for approximating tissues in ...
• Measurement of aeroelastic wing deflections on a remotely piloted aircraft using modal strain shapes 

  Warwick, Stephen Daniel Wilfred (2020-09-03)

  The aerospace industry endeavours to improve modern aircraft capabilities in efficiency, endurance, and comfort. One means of achieving these goals is through new enhancements in aerodynamics. Increased wing aspect ratio ...
• A smart bandage for the automatic detection and treatment of P. aeruginosa infections in burns 

  Hamdi, David (2020-09-02)

  Infection of thermal injuries by bacteria is a growing concern in the healthcare community, leading to increased rates of morbidity and mortality. P. aeruginosa, a rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacteria is one of the bacterial ...
• Autonomous navigation for a two-wheeled unmanned ground vehicle: design and implementation 

  Lu, Tianxiang (2020-08-28)

  Unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) have been widely used in many areas such as agriculture, mining, construction and military applications. This results from the fact that UGVs can not only be easily built and controlled, but ...
• Impacts of tidal currents on the assessment of the wave energy resource of the west coast of Canada 

  Beya, Ignacio (2020-08-27)

  Numerous studies have identified the west coast of Canada as an attractive place for the development of wave energy projects. To evaluate the viability of these projects, an accurate description of the wave resource is ...
• The applications of microfluidic platforms for cancer research: the tumor microenvironment and drug delivery systems 

  Papera Valente, Karolina (2020-08-27)

  This work describes the use of microfluidic technology and biomaterials in cancer research by mimicking the extracellular matrix (ECM) and development of drug delivery system. Initially, biomaterials such as Gelatin ...

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