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Machine learning classification techniques for non-intrusive load monitoring
(2016-10-01)Non-intrusive load monitoring is the concept of determining the operational loads using single-point sensing. The features contained within the electrical load’s signal are used to identify a unique signature which is ... -
Machine learning classifiers for critical cardiac conditions
(2016-04-01)Cardiac diseases are one of the leading causes of death in Canada. Current methods of diagnosing cardiac conditions require a manual and visual analysis of ECG and heart rate (RR interval) data. In this thesis, novel ... -
Machining of additively manufactured titanium Ti-6Al-4V; cutting forces and chip morphology
(2023-04-01)This thesis studies the machining of additively manufactured (AM) titanium Ti-6Al-4V and presents a model to determine Johnson Cook (J-C) constitutive parameters from complex machining processes through numerical modeling ... -
Manipulator’s configuration design, excavation path generation, and underground object detection for an autonomous electric excavator
(2022-12-01)Construction is an industrial sector that requires high labor costs and is exposed to harsh and hazardous environmental conditions. As a solution to these problems, an autonomous excavator is expected in high demand. To ... -
Mass transfer and particle dissolution in liquid-gas and solid-liquid flows: Application to hydrogen production processes.
(2013-10-01)Many environmental problems are related to the production, transformation and use of energy. Some of the concerns include, but are not limited to, acid rain, ozone depletion and climate change. Therefore, “greener” ... -
Maximizing efficiency of solar energy harvesting systems supplying a microgrid using an embedded system
(2019-12-01)Due to the high initial capital cost of photovoltaic (PV) panels and their low conversion efficiency, it is imperative to operate the PV system at its maximum power point (MPP). In this context, the goal in this thesis is ... -
Mechanics of machining metal matrix composites: analytical modeling and finite element simulation
(2015-01-01)Metal matrix composites (MMCs) are commonly utilized materials in various industries, including applications in aerospace and automotive industries, due to their outstanding strength-to-weight ratio and wear resistance. ... -
Micro-differential evolution: diversity enhancement and comparative study.
(2014-08-01)Evolutionary algorithms (EAs), such as the differential evolution (DE) algorithm, suffer from high computational time due to large population size and nature of evaluation, to mention two major reasons. The micro-EAs employ ... -
Microreactor for remote Canadian communities
(2022-11-01)Remote Canadian communities rely on diesel generators for their electricity needs. Providing such generators with fuel year-round presents challenges because of inclement weather and long transportation distances involved. ... -
Miniaturization of features in microfluidic paper-based analytical devices for user-friendly testing and diagnosis using small sample volumes
(2019-04-01)Microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (µPADs) are a promising platform for analytical testing, particularly for medical diagnosis. One of the main advantages of µPADs is the capacity for inexpensive, portable and ... -
Model based simulation of broaching operation: cutting mechanics, surface integrity, and process optimization
(2013-04-01)Machining operations are widely used to produce parts with different shapes and complicated profiles. As a machining operation, broaching is commonly used for the machining of a broad range of complex internal and external ... -
Model predictive control of a thermoelectric-based heat pump.
(2013-12-01)Government regulations and growing concerns regarding global warming has lead to an increasing number of passenger vehicles on the roads today that are not powered by the conventional internal combustion (IC) engine. ... -
Model predictive control of wheeled mobile robots
(2010-12-01)The control of nonholonomic wheeled mobile robots (WMRs) has gained a lot of attention in the field of robotics over the past few decades as WMRs provide an increased range of motion resulting in a larger workspace. This ... -
Modeling and analysis of metal cutting process using self-propelled rotary tools
(2021-02-01)Machining difficult-to-cut materials is still one of the challenges facing different industries such as aerospace, nuclear and automotive sectors. That’s mainly because of the excessive heat generated, which affects the ... -
Modeling and analysis of off-road tire cornering characteristics
(2022-05-01)Cornering performance characteristics of wheeled vehicles substantially rely on the forces/moments generated from interactions between pneumatic tires and terrains. Accurate models are thus required to predict these ... -
Modeling and analysis of truck tire-terrain interaction
(2020-04-01)One of the key factors for improving the mobility and operating efficiency of trucks is the understanding of the tire-terrain interaction characteristics. Due to the broad range of terrains that trucks may operate over, ... -
Modeling and experimental investigation of renewable energy and ammonia-based systems for carbon capturing and useful outputs
(2022-04-01)This thesis work focuses on developing ammonia-based carbon capturing systems that produce useful chemical outputs to offset the energy penalty typically imposed by implementing a carbon capture retrofitting to a power ... -
Modeling and experimental investigations of drilling carbon fiber reinforced composites
(2021-04-01)The application of composites in different industries especially aerospace industry has significantly increased due to their phenomenal mechanical characteristics. Drilling woven composite parts is one of the most common ... -
Modeling and multi-objective optimization of a photovoltaic-thermal based multigeneration system
(2015-01-01)In this thesis, a novel multi generation integrated system is introduced, analyzed and optimized. It consists of GaAs based PV (Photo-Voltaic) arrays connected in series. Light is being concentrated on those arrays using ... -
Modeling and simulation of The CERTS Microgrid: a comparative study using PSCAD and MATLAB SIMSCAPE
(2020-04-01)The legacy electric power system has grown in magnitude and complexity since its conception. This was a result of various advancements, such as the need to match the increase in power demand, and to address the shortage ...