CAPSTONE DESIGN PARTICIPANTS
Matthew Boily
Aditi Sharma
Jessica Yu
Optimization of Biodiesel Production from Hemp Seeds
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Our project focuses on the production of biodiesel from hemp seeds, currently a waste product generated from Canadian farmers. We want to explore the use of hemp seeds as opposed to conventional crude to mitigate the environmental impact. Currently most biodiesel is produced from soybean and palm oil, both of which are commonly used for food products, unlike hemp. We will propose the design of an industrial biodiesel plant and make recommendations based on the environmental and economic analysis.
Faculty Advisor: Professors Valerie Ward and Bill Anderson
Ivy Chen
Yan Duan
Gina Kim
Lenka Zhao
Team with Magnatude:
Optimization of Paint Colour Change System Smart Loading Program
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Optimization of the colour change program at Magna Polycon factory paint lines 1 and 2 to reduce the amount of paint wasted during the paint loading stage of a colour change.
Partner Organization/Industry or Government Mentor: Polycon Industries, Magna International Inc.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Alexander Penlidis
Christina Huyn
Ahsanul Kabir
Brandon Shah
Gaby Youssef
Heat and Mass Transport Modelling of a Dryer System for Resuable Plastic Containers
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Our project is to select and design a comprehensive drying process for reusable polypropylene containers to be used by consumers participating in delivery/take-out services in order to reduce single-use plastic waste, with the mentorship of a waste mitigation start-up company (A Friendlier Company).
Partner Organization/Industry or Government Mentor: A Friendlier Company
Faculty Advisor: Professor Jason Grove
Chadi Altrjman
Harkamal Bhamra
Mathan Murugathasan
Disha Sankhe
Design of an Acid Gas Removal and Sulfur Recovery System
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The Acid Gas Removal (AGR) and Sulfur Recovery Unit (SRU) is a traditional process used by petrochemical companies to convert hydrogen sulfide and other sulfur bearing compounds present in by-product streams into elemental sulfur. This project focuses on designing the AGR and SRU process to encompass recent technological advancements for improved process flexibility and reliability compared to the system the company is currently using.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Luis Ricardez Sandoval
Zack Clifford
Mahir Rashid
Madhav Vasudev
Hsuan-Kuei Yeh
Defect Elimination for PC-ABS Injection Moulded Parts in Automotive Manufacturing
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Magna International is currently seeing a quality defect during the manufacturing of PC-ABS based automotive parts. The objective of this project is to identify the root cause of the defect formation and evaluate alternate manufacturing methods to eliminate the design flaw. Ultimately, the goal is to decrease the number of parts processed and reduce cost for the company.
Partner Organization/Industry or Government Mentor: Polycon Industries, Magna International Inc.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Tizazu Mekonnen, Senior Lab Instructor Mingqian (John) Zhang
Farwa Batool
Philip Mazur
Ian Wang
Orgenics:
Reverse Engineering and Optimization of Omni-Processor System
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The purpose of this project is to reverse engineer the existing Janicki Omni Processor waste system and repurpose it to fit mobile needs (size of shipping container). The system's goal will be to consume waste sludge as the feed source to produce biochar and, if possible, excess electricity. The production of biochar can supplement energy requirements of the waste management system and also be sold as a soil-enhancing amendment. The main value is redirecting costs associated with landfill waste and creating a profit-generating product.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Sanjeev Bedi