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Sujets en rapport avec les technologies propres » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program
Heat Pump and Phase Change Thermal Energy Storage Feasibility Study
September 2023 – September 2024
The Applied Energy Research Lab at NSCC will lead a consortium of private and public sector partners to develop and evaluate electricity demand response solutions using air source heat pumps (ASHP) with advanced phase change material thermal energy storage (PCM-TES).
Sujets en rapport avec les technologies propres » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program
Empowering Sustainable Livestock Practices: Advanced Sensors for GHG Monitoring
September 2023 – September 2024
Livestock industry accounts for approximately 14.5% of total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The primary sources of GHG emissions from ruminant animals are enteric fermentation and manure disposal, which are inherent and essential parts of the animal food cycle.
Sujets en rapport avec les technologies propres » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program
Eco-Friendly Fisheries
September 2023 – September 2024
Eco-Friendly Fisheries project aims to substantially reduce the fuel consumption, optimize by-catch avoidance, reduce time for search of resources and impact on the seabed.
Sujets en rapport avec les technologies propres » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program
A Feasibility Study for Nature-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal Solutions at Nova Scotia Power’s Hydroelectric Facilities
September 2023 – September 2024
Rapid and widespread reduction of emissions are needed to reduce the risk of severe climate change; however, emission reductions will not be enough.
Sujets en rapport avec les technologies propres » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program
Two-step CO2 Capture and Storage Technology using Seawater and Mineral Carbonation of Mine Water Pool of Sydney Coalfields
September 2023 – September 2024
The goal of this project is to develop a point-source carbon capture and storage technology that: 1) uses a capture medium constituted from seawater; and 2) employs a technique that permanently sequesters the captured carbon as metal carbonates using the contaminated water of flooded former mines
Sujets en rapport avec les technologies propres » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program
High-performance hydrogen sensors for leak detection in transportation and industrial applications
September 2023 – September 2024
This project will develop hydrogen sensors with superior sensitivity, selectivity, and response times for early leak detection in marine and ground transportation sectors.
Sujets en rapport avec les technologies propres » Emerging Concepts and Technologies Research Program
Design and Construction of an On-Demand, Submerged Combustion, Direct-Contact Water Heater operating on Hydrogen for use in the Agricultural Sector
September 2023 – September 2024
Transitioning to a green hydrogen economy requires end-use applications. Some water heating units that currently operate on propane or natural gas may be able to safely operate on hydrogen-enriched natural gas mixtures (HENG) with up to 20–30% hydrogen with no modification.
Faits marquants sur l’énergie marémotrice » vie marine
Real-Time Detection of Marine Mammals in High Flow Environments
May 2019 – September 2021
The project research goal is to design and test an innovative acoustic sensor system that will feature a wireless magneto-inductive (MI) communications link – to alert users in real time of the presence and location of marine mammals in high noise tidal environments. The research entails a
Sujets en rapport avec les technologies propres » débouchés économiques
Assessment of Clean Growth Opportunities in Nova Scotia
December 2020 – March 2021
Under the Sustainable Development Goals Act, Nova Scotia has legislated a net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission economy by 2050. To achieve this important milestone a portfolio of decarbonization strategies will be adopted by the private and public sectors.
Faits marquants sur l’énergie marémotrice » vie marine
Development of Acoustic Doppler Aquatic Animal Monitoring (ADAAM) for application to marine life movement in high-energy tidal channels
March 2018 – February 2021
Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) are a standard tool used for measuring ocean currents.