Conservation of Heritage Masonry Structures Within Cauvery Basin Waterworks
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project will develop new techniques to repair and rehabilitate heritage masonry. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (October 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) Researchers have completed a study on the effect of Nanolime on the strength and permeability of lime mortars reinforced with polymeric microfibers. As expected with controlled low strength composites, polymer microfibers improve the strength of […]
Sustainable Infrastructure Using Smart FRPs
ABOUT THE PROJECT This project will develop more durable and life-extending techniques for concrete infrastructure. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (October 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) Based on extensive laboratory testing and field application in Toronto, we have developed a technique for the upgrade of concrete columns that reduces and even eliminates the rate and risk of corrosion. Analytical procedure […]
Testing and Upscaling Phytoremediation Technology in Real-World Conditions
This technology deployment will establish and evaluate phytoremediation technology and explore the social acceptability of this technology by local communities. Four sites have been targeted for this demonstration, two in Canada and two in India. This project will be tested in real-world conditions and demonstrates the balance between discovery and application-based research to solve the […]
Contaminated Land Reclamation Using Hybrid Absorbable Landscape And Native Plant Species
Many of the earth’s natural resources are subjected to heavy pollution, posing a major problem worldwide. When looking at potential solutions to these issues, it is necessary to choose methods that do not further damage the environment and instead choose ecological approaches to cleaning the earth. Dr. Rishi Gupta (University of Victoria)’s Low Impact Development […]
A Floating Treatment Wetland System for Removing Contaminants from Rivers and Streams using a Biomimicry Approach
This project aims to inspire stakeholders to adopt simple, sustainable and effective technologies for wastewater treatment and to promote the safe use of wastewater for agriculture. A large number of HQP participated in the installation and ensured that a Biochar-based pipe filtration system resulted in improved water quality parameters. The filtration system was able to reduce […]
A High Performance Advanced Septic (HPAS) System for Villages and Roadside Restaurants
Proper treatment of wastewater remains a challenge in many parts of the world, especially in small villages. This leads to toxic contamination of water sources and, with an already limited freshwater supply in India, is a critical problem. This project will deploy a High-Performance Advanced Septic (HPAS) system to small villages, residential apartments, and roadside restaurants to […]
Energy and Water Disaggregation for Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring in Buildings
ABOUT THE PROJECT The research proposes to improve sustainability in water and energy through improved non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM). Specifically, the project aims to improve disaggregation techniques and propose a new area of cross domain disaggregation. RESEARCH ABSTRACT Given the limited resources of energy and water, global efforts in sustainability aim to reduce wastage and improve […]
Quantum Dot Solar Panels for Water Treatment in Remote Settings
ABOUT THE PROJECT This research project seeks to develop innovative solar energy to support water treatment in remote and low resource settings. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (November 2016) RESEARCH ABSTRACT This project will address an important challenge within the IC-IMPACTS strategic area of Integrated Water Management through the creation of a renewable energy source that can deliver the power needed for potable […]
An Innovative Green Technology for Treating Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Entering Rivers and Streams
ABOUT THE PROJECT This research project seeks to bring together biomass based biochars and hydrochars from rice husk waste product to remove heavy metals and other contaminants from industrial and domestic wastewater that makes its way untreated or only partially treated into rivers and streams. NOTABLE ACHIEVENEMTS (November 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) A pilot-scale pyrolyzer has been designed and constructed […]
Development of Capacitive Deionization Technology for Point-of-Use Water Purification
ABOUT THE PROJECT This research project seeks to develop a new CDI (Capacitive Deionization Technology) water purification system for point-of-use applications and replace the widely used, but very inefficient Reverse Osmosis units. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (November 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April 2016) Researchers have procured electrode materials and the necessary equipment for electrode fabrication and characterization. A CDI unit has been […]