Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Title
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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 ... -
Optimization study of biomass and astaxanthin production by Haematococcus pluvialis under minkery wastewater cultures
(2018-03-28)Haematococcus pluvialis (H. pluvialis) is a green freshwater microalgae species, well known for its ability for astaxanthin accumulation. In this study, minkery wastewater (MW) was used as nutrient resource for the cultivation ... -
OPTIMIZED ANTHROPOMETRIC MODELLING OF THE FRONT SQUAT
(2013-09-03)The primary purpose of this thesis was to understand the relationship between the variation in athlete segment lengths (trunk, thigh, shank) and front squat depth as represented by maximum thigh segment rotation angle ... -
OPTIMIZING AND DESIGNING POSITIVE ELECTRODE MATERIALS FOR SODIUM ION BATTERIES
(2019-04-05)Sodium ion batteries have the potential to be a more sustainable alternative to the widely-used lithium ion batteries. Layered sodium transition metal oxides as positive electrode materials have been a focus of research. ... -
Optimizing Genetically Encoded Calcium Indicators to Measure Presynaptic Calcium Transients
(2014-05-28)Neurotransmitter release is modulated by multiple regulatory mechanisms that control several stages of synaptic vesicle (SV) exocytosis. At the final stage, SV fusion with the presynaptic membrane requires calcium influx ... -
OPTIMIZING OUTCOMES: HOW LONG-TERM CARE POLICIES CAN BALANCE INFECTION PREVENTION WITH MAINTAINING HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENTS FOR RESIDENTS WITH BEHAVIOURAL SYMPTOMS
(2023-08-24)The health benefits of homelike care environments are well established in the literature and but may become challenging to maintain during outbreaks of infection in long-term care settings. The aim of this research is to ... -
Optimizing Response Strategies to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Nova Scotia
(2021-08-26)Epidemics require dynamic response strategies that encompass a multitude of policy alternatives to effectively balance health, economic, and societal considerations. Due to the complexity and wide array of policy alternatives, ... -
Optimizing the Purification and Investigating the Function of Rhodoquinone Biosynthesis Enzyme A
(2023-08-29)Organisms require a constant supply of energy to survive, and they store this energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Cellular respiration is the major source of energy; however, in many organisms it requires ... -
Optimizing the Removal of Natural Organic Matter in Drinking Water While Avoiding Unintended Consequences Following Coagulation
(2011-08-03)Over the past decade, the objectives for coagulation based drinking water treatment processes have changed significantly. These changes are a result of stringent goals related to natural organic matter (NOM) removal to ... -
An Option Pricing Model with Regime-Switching Economic Indicators
(2013-08-26)Although the Black-Scholes (BS) model and its alternatives have been widely applied in finance, their flaws have drawn the attention of many investors and risk managers. The Black-Scholes (BS) model fails to explain the ...
