Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Title
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Optimal dynamic monitoring network design for reliable tracking of contaminant plumes in an aquifer system.
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OPTIMAL ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS VIA MODERN META-HEURISTIC OPTIMIZATION ALGORITHMS
(2012-01-25)Due to world-wide escalating fuel costs, increasing demand for electricity, and growing concern for the environment, power utilities strive for optimal economic operation of their electric networks. Striking a balance ... -
OPTIMAL FILTER PLACEMENT AND SIZING USING ANT COLONY OPTIMIZATION IN ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
(2014-05-15)This thesis presents an application of the Ant Colony algorithm for optimizing filter placement and sizing on a radial distribution system to reduce power losses and keep the effective harmonic voltage values and the total ... -
Optimal Pricing and Production Strategies in Closed-Loop Supply Chains with Convex Recovery Costs, Variable Returns Quality and Remanufacturing Losses
(2017-04-06)The management of remanufactured products has become an important issue for manufacturers because of the associated economic benefits and the sustainability legislation adopted by governments. Pricing strategy is a key ... -
OPTIMAL PRODUCTION, PRICING AND AFTER-SALES SERVICE DECISIONS FOR NEW AND REMANUFACTURED PRODUCTS
(2021-03-29)In 2015, the United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with at its core 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to preserve the planet and its resources for future generations. ... -
Optimal Transport Scenario for Access to EVT with Consideration of Patient Outcomes and Cost
(2021-04-21)There are two treatments for ischemic stroke: medical treatment (tPA) and endovascular therapy (EVT). EVT can only be used to treat ischemic strokes caused by a large vessel occlusion (LVO). EVT is only offered at hospitals ... -
Optimization Framework for Natural Gas Storage Assets Subject to Price Uncertainty
(2020-08-28)Natural gas offers a clean and efficient fuel-burning method of power generation and heating. North America, specifically, features a sprawling network of natural gas pipelines and storage facilities that bring natural gas ... -
Optimization Modeling and Analysis of Truck Allocation System in Surface Mining Operations
(2017-08-24)In the surface mining industry, trucks and shovels are the essential components in the whole operation system. Optimal allocation of trucks/shovels resources is critically necessary in the surface mining operations not ... -
Optimization models for coordinating flock procurement in a poultry company
(2021-04-28)A poultry company must coordinate the collection of flocks of chickens from farms subject to supply management to meet demand while fulfilling the facility's operational constraints. A modified version of the multi-period ... -
Optimization of a Parabolic Reflector for Use in a Two-Stage Solar Concentrator
(2014-05-15)A background of concentrated solar power, and finite element analysis are provided, along with further technical details on the physics of parabolic light concentration and classical plate theory. The concept of optical ... -
Optimization Of Arachidonic Acid Production Through Fermentation
(2023-07-07)Arachidonic acid (ARA) is an omega-6 fatty acid (C20:4n-6) needed for improving infant memory and eyesight, and an important supplement in infant formula. This project aimed to develop a process to produce ARA from Mortierella ... -
Optimization of Dissolved Air Flotation for Drinking Water Treatment
(2012-08-24)The use of dissolved air flotation (DAF) for drinking water treatment has steadily grown in popularity in Atlantic Canada for the treatment of low turbidity water supplies with high levels of algae or dissolved organic ... -
OPTIMIZATION OF ELECTRODE SYSTEM FOR ELECTROHYDRODYNAMIC (EHD) DRYER
(2021-05-05)Electrohydrodynamic (EHD) drying is a non-thermal dewatering technology, based on the phenomenon of high-voltage corona discharge in the gaseous medium. It is offering high product quality and less energy consumption ... -
Optimization of Hydrothermodynamic Technology for Blueberry Food Processing
(2011-12-14)Traditional processing technologies can negatively affect polyphenolics of blueberry products. Optimization of hydrothermodynamic (HTD) processing has been used to minimize blueberry-based product quality degradation. Preliminary ... -
Optimization of inverted architecture methylammonium lead iodide perovskite devices and the effects of water on device performance
(2016-08-26)Methylammonium lead halide perovskites have reached the forefront of next-generation photovoltaic technologies, recently demonstrating a record 20.1 % power conversion efficiency. This thesis details the optimization of ... -
Optimization of MAPbI3 perovskite film prepared via meniscus-guided blade coating
(2022-12-19)In this study, perovskite layers were prepared by using a one-step blade coating process with different binary solvent and methylammonium (MA) cation concentrations. The optoelectronic properties of CH3NH3PbI3 (MAPbI3) ... -
Optimization of Residuals Management at a Drinking Water Treatment Facility
(2016-03-07)Drinking water treatment processes that use aluminum sulfate as a coagulant produce residuals streams with high levels of aluminum which must be treated before being discharged to the environment, and the treatment process ... -
OPTIMIZATION OF THE NAVAL SURFACE SHIP RESOURCE-CONSTRAINED PROJECT SCHEDULING PROBLEM
(2021-06-08)The research presented in this thesis focuses on proposing effective methodologies, formulations, and heuristics for scheduling and rescheduling resource-constrained project scheduling problems that are specific to naval ... -
OPTIMIZATION OF THE SELECTIVE MAINTENANCE PROBLEM FOR LARGE-SCALE SYSTEMS UNDER UNCERTAINTY
(2023-04-14)As complex engineering systems have become more prevalent in recent years, the importance of reliability and maintenance has become increasingly apparent. Maintenance is essential to keep systems functioning properly and ... -
OPTIMIZATION OF ULTRASOUND-ASSISTED EXTRACTION OF ANTHOCYANINS FROM NOVA SCOTIAN LOWBUSH BLUEBERRIES (Vaccinium Angustifolium Aiton L.)
(2014-12-16)Ultrasound-assisted extraction of anthocyanin compounds from Nova Scotian lowbush blueberries was measured, modeled and optimized using response surface methodology (RSM). A Box-Behnken design was conducted to analyse the ...