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CBPsp: complex business processes for stream processing
(2011-04-01)This thesis presents the framework of a complex business process driven event stream processing system to produce meaningful output with direct implications to the business objectives of an organization. This framework is ... -
A CFD analysis of the pressure drop through misaligned Stirling engine regenerators
(2021-04-01)Experiments were conducted to discover the average misalignment in wire mesh regenerators, and it was found that regardless of the intended stacking arrangement, the average misalignment was 44% to 49%. A 3-dimensional CFD ... -
Channel estimation in a two-way relay network
(2011-08-01)In wireless communications, channel estimation is necessary for coherent symbol detection. This thesis considers a network which consists of two transceivers communicating with the help of a relay applying the amplify-and-forward ... -
Characterization of fluid flow in paper-based microfluidic devices
(2015-07-01)Paper-based microfluidic devices are being leveraged for application of diagnostic and detection technology in low-resource settings. In order to design a highly accurate device, a mathematical model is required to predict ... -
Characterization of natural fibre reinforced biodegradable composities
(2011-08-01)Low cost, light weight, recyclability, and high specific strength of natural fibres make them a good replacement for synthetic fibre such as glass in fibre reinforced plastics (FRP). Green and ecofriendly source of these ... -
Claims-aware middleware for securing IoT services
(2016-04-01)Take a look at the world around us. There has been tremendous change in the way of living. With the world around us getting smart, Internet of Things is gaining ground in our life. Applications like smart home and eHealth ... -
Clustering analysis of lock contention fault types using run-time performance metrics for java intrinsic locks
(2022-02-01)Locks are essential in java-based multi-threaded applications as this mechanism provides a proper solution to synchronizing shared resources. However, improper management of locks and threads can lead to contention; as a ... -
Codebook design for distributed relay beamforming system
(2012-04-01)In FDD amplify-and-forward distributed relay network, codebook techniques are utilized to feedback quantized CSI with limited cost. First, this thesis focuses on the phaseonly codebook and with-power-control codebook design ... -
Coded aperture imaging application in one-sided imaging of visually obscured objects
(2011-05-17)The physical properties of visible light and its interaction with matter create obstructions the human eye cannot explore. High energy radiation has been used as an alternative to visible light to penetrate these concealed ... -
Coded caching for cache-aided communication and computing with nonuniform demands
(2021-10-01)In this dissertation, we consider the caching system of multiple cache-enabled users with nonuniform demands. We thoroughly characterize the structure of the optimal cache placement of the coded caching scheme (CCS).We ... -
Collision detection in smart-cities by using co-simulation
(2022-11-01)Road traffic has become prominent in everyday living, impacting or disrupting services to people and daily routines. With the rise in automobile manufacturing and the frequency of vehicle crashes, human catastrophes, like ... -
Colour mismatch in compounding of plastics: processing issues and rheological effects
(2015-01-01)Demand for plastic products is continuously growing with population increase and higher living standards. Imparting colours to plastics is a combination of art and science and plays a key role in production of attractive ... -
Combustion and emission characteristics of ammonia blended fuels in a spark-ignited engine
(2020-06-01)Climate change and fossil fuel depletion has brought attention to the need for alternative fuels. Ammonia shows great potential as an alternative fuel because it is carbon-free and can be produced renewably. In this study ... -
Communication protocols, queuing and scheduling delay analysis in CANDU SCWR hydrogen co-generation model
(2011-08-01)Industrial dynamical, Networked Control Systems (NCSs) are controlled over a communication network. We study a continuous-time CANada Deuterium Uranium-Super Critical Water Reactor (CANDU-SCWR) hydrogen plant and a discrete-time ... -
Compact integrated designs of microwave filters and antennas with dual-polarization
(2021-02-01)Microwave antenna and filter circuits are key components in all types of communication systems. In order to achieve high compactness and high performance for next generation wireless networks, this thesis investigates the ... -
Compact microwave filter designs based on cavity resonators
(2016-04-01)Cavity resonators are widely used in microwave filters and multiplexers due to their high quality factor and high power handling capability. Compact designs of these filters are important for practical applications, as ... -
Comparative economic analysis of conventional and plug-in battery electric vehicles in Canada
(2022-12-01)Conventional vehicles typically use gasoline for their internal combustion engines (ICEs). On the other hand, plug-in battery electric vehicles (PBEVs) use electricity to charge their batteries, so they do not need gasoline. ... -
Comparative study of ammonia-based clean rail transportation systems for Greater Toronto area
(2014-04-01)Ammonia as a transportation fuel offers a carbon-free, hydrogen rich energy source that emits no greenhouse gases in combustion, and has no global warming potential. Furthermore, it may be produced from any renewable ... -
Comparative study of various hydrogen production methods for vehicles.
(2014-12-01)Hydrogen as an energy carrier is a promising candidate to store green energy and it has a potential to solve various critical energy challenges. Although, hydrogen is a clean energy carrier, the possible negative impacts ... -
Comparison of the force and torque transfer for different cam profiles
(2021-09-01)This study presents static load and torque distribution measurements in groove cams for sinusoidal and cycloidal cam profiles. In this thesis, two different designs and apparatuses were developed and built for the static ...