Browsing by Contributor "University of Alberta"

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    • Analysis of proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) design parameters by simulation using OpenFCST 

      Caballero Flores, David (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018)
      Master thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of Alberta
      Improving proton exchange membrane fuel cells technology, together with hy- drogen production and storage, can make these devices an important element in the energy transition puzzle. A multi-dimensional, non-isothermal, ...

    • Design of environmental monitoring systems pH sensing 

      Prat Xarpell, Marc (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya / University of Alberta, 2013)
      Bachelor thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of Alberta
      This document explains the design process and methods of a pH sensor and data logger. It shows how taking advantage of the unique spectral properties of a polymeric membrane, a circuit can be conceived to measure the ...

    • Development of energy-efficient membrane filtration process for oily emulsion in wastewater treatment. 

      Ricart Planella, Pol (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-07-20)
      Master thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of Alberta
      This thesis studied how to improve the rejection performance of oil in water (O/W) emulsions due to applying different types of ∆Voltage to the membrane cell. The source of this electric field explores novelties alternatives ...

    • Dynamic Failure of Advanced Ceramics using Molecular Dynamics Simulations 

      Juarros I Cebrian, Víctor (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-07-12)
      Master thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of Alberta
      This project has been mainly focused on the validation of the model of Al2O3 that will be used to study the mechanical behavior of alumina under shock loading conditions through the application of Molecular Dynamics ...

    • Forecasting solar PV market impact in Alberta 

      Martin Mitjana, Albert (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-11-11)
      Master thesis
      Restricted access - author's decision
      Covenantee:   University of Alberta
      Albert has Canada’s 3rdlargest electricity system, and the largest coal fleet. This work examines some of the market challenges solar may face as it grows in the province. In fact, Alberta’s only commercial scale solar ...

    • Fuel consumption for double-stack intermodal trains 

      Sastre Arbós, Miquel Onofre (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya / University of Alberta, 2014)
      Master thesis (pre-Bologna period)
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of Alberta
      This report paper offers the reader an outline of the development of a MLR model to predict fuel consumption for double-stack intermodal trains in Canada. Results suggested the necessity to classify the data in a ...

    • Impact of PT loading on proton exchange membrane hydrogen fuel cells performance 

      Pérez Maronda, Xavier (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018)
      Master thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of Alberta
      With increasing use of renewable energies, such as photovoltaic, wind, biomass, thermosolar, geologic, appeared the challenge of the storage. If it is talking about the mobile devises, it is easy to see that it is necessary ...

    • Kivalliq hydro fibre link energy storage options 

      Fabra Inglada, Javier (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-08-01)
      Master thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of Alberta
      In this project we are going to explore a problem related to the storage energy system, which serves as backup for the possible installation of a 1400 km line which connects Manitoba to Nunavut. The purpose of this line ...

    • Numerical simulation and analysis of a switch mode converter for energy storage applications 

      Molénat I Gené, Pol (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2023-11-21)
      Master thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of Alberta

    • Risk benefit framework for using unmanned systems in industrial operations 

      Iparraguirre Camara, Amaia (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya / University of Alberta, 2013)
      Bachelor thesis
      Restricted access - author's decision
      Covenantee:   University of Alberta
      Our environment is constantly being threatened by human activity. Global warming and wildlife extinction, for example, are some of the consequences of our daily routine, which at the same time is also the cause of Earth ...

    • Wind Energy emissions displacement in Alberta, Canada 

      Arús García, Sergi (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-05-19)
      Master thesis
      Open Access
      Covenantee:   University of Alberta
      In this paper we will explore one of the most problematic pollution aspects along transport, that is the electrical sector. It causes 40% of greenhouse gases emissions in the world [5], and reports say that if we achieve ...