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04 Mar 2026
All industries

Restoring together: a comprehensive approach to wetland and waterbody planning
Marie-Claire LeBlanc,

Environmental Professional
08 Oct 2019
Power and Renewables

Operational readiness and commissioning plans: setting up effective controls
- Sylvain Boily, P. Eng., MBA, P.M.P.
  
  Commissioning Manager, Operational Readiness and Commissioning
03 Oct 2019
Power and Renewables

Demystify the integration of new technologies
- Marc-André Perron, P.Eng.
  
  Director, Management - Digital Power Systems
01 Oct 2019
Power and Renewables

Hydro generators: introduction to stator windings
- François St-Germain, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Industrial and Hydro
23 Sep 2019
Other industries

Save time and money when integrating your new systems
- Mario Côté, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Automation
16 Sep 2019
Power and Renewables

Alarm rationalization: a guide for quick wins!

If you type “alarm management” in a search engine, you will get hundreds of results including articles, papers, presentations and guides. Those results may contain some useful information, but in many cases, they deal with the complete process of alarm rationalization. The problem is that not everyone will dedicate the time and resources needed to implement an exhaustive alarm rationalization process that includes a comprehensive audit and the development of an alarm management philosophy document. This blog presents an easy and concrete method for quickly reducing the number of alarms received.
Maxym Lachance, P.Eng.

Senior Engineer, Process Control and Operational Technology
04 Sep 2019
Power and Renewables

Stationary batteries: Will yours work when you need them?
- Dominic Dubreuil, P.Eng.
  
  Electrical Engineer
04 Sep 2019
Power and Renewables

The challenges of integrating renewable energy sources into off-grid power systems
- Stéphan Landry, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Electrical - Power Generation and Apparatus
15 Aug 2019
Power and Renewables

Integrating a renewable energy source into mining: six key steps
- Jean-Philippe Castonguay, P.Eng.
  
  Director - Off-Grid Hybrid Power & Energy Storage
09 Aug 2019
Power and Renewables

Supporting indigenous communities with environmental management plans
- Vincent Clément, P.Biol., RP.Bio., QAES
  
  Senior Environmental Professional
05 Aug 2019
Power and Renewables

Do you need advanced control?

Advanced process control (APC) improves performance, stabilizes production, handles constraints, protects equipment and manages grade changes. At first glance, this solution might seem interesting to businesses. However, before adding an APC to an existing system, it would be wise to take a step back and assess the situation. For example, studies show that you can increase production by 1.5% by optimizing equipment use and basic control loops; however, advanced process control can increase production by 1.4%, for a total of around 3%. Of course, the first 1.5% is much easier to obtain and requires little investment. The simplest solutions are always the best: why make things more complicated if performance (production, quality, etc.) does not justify it? Profitability analyses should be conducted to validate project viability. Needs—not trends—should dictate choices! We have prepared a few questions that will help you start your planning, especially if you are thinking about implementing optimization solutions in the near future.
Michel Ruel, P.Eng.

Expert, Process Control
22 Jul 2019
Mining and Metals

Slurry engineering: what to consider
- Roman Dorfman, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Piping
05 Jul 2019
Power and Renewables

Promoting environmental and social compliance of your projects
- Vincent Clément, P.Biol., RP.Bio., QAES
  
  Senior Environmental Professional
03 Jul 2019
Power and Renewables

Digital Power Systems and Grid Modernization
02 Jul 2019
Mining and Metals

Structural expertise in ore loading pockets
27 Jun 2019
Energy and chemical processes

Proven methods for reducing sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions

More stringent regulations have been adopted to help reduce SO2 emissions measured under various parameters. In Canada, four provinces are reducing SO2 emissions (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Québec and Ontario) to comply with specific regulations and the Canada-wide Acid Rain Strategy. The 2019 review of Regulation 419/05 in Ontario is a clear example of the new limit reduced to more than 2.5 times compared to previous levels. Strict standards are also in effect in Québec (chapter Q-2, r. 4.1 of the Clean Air Regulation) and have been updated continuously since 2016. Canada has also adopted Ambient Air Quality Standards. In the United States, the Clean Air Act has required sustained monitoring measures and mitigation plans for over 10 years.
Joe Nava, P.Eng.

Global Director, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals
14 Jun 2019
Power and Renewables

Integrating digital technology: Ready, set, go!
- Marc-André Perron, P.Eng.
  
  Director, Management - Digital Power Systems
13 Jun 2019
Power and Renewables

NERC regulatory compliance program: where to start
- Eric Breault, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Electrical - Power Systems, Protection and Control
11 Jun 2019
Power and Renewables

Engineers’ responsibilities: Which version of the National Building Code should be used?
- Bertrand Comeau, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Structural
05 Jun 2019
Other industries

Successfully integrate your new systems!
- Mario Côté, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Automation
23 May 2019
Power and Renewables

IEEE 1584-2018 guide for performing arc-flash hazard calculations: comparative analysis with IEEE 1584-2002
Joel Sourceaux, P.Eng.

Principal Engineer, Electrical - Power Systems, Protection and Control
17 May 2019
Power and Renewables

Make your operational data talk
17 May 2019
Power and Renewables

The cyber risks of introducing new technologies into your operations
- José Alvarado, P.Eng., GICSP
  
  Director, ICS Cybersecurity
16 May 2019
Power and Renewables

Hydraulic simulation with 3D computational fluid dynamic modelling in a flood event
- Glen Ichikawa, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer - Hydropower
15 May 2019
Power and Renewables

Cut your commissioning time with process control
- Marc Tardif, Technologist
  
  Senior Advisor, Operations - Salt Lake City office
25 Apr 2019
Power and Renewables

Control risks of explosion in your plant
Hugues Châteauneuf, P.Eng.

Senior Consulting Expert, Ventilation, Hazardous Locations, Explosion Hazards
22 Apr 2019
Mining and Metals

What to do during an inspection by the Ministère de l'environnement
- David Giard, P.Eng., M.Sc.
  
  Senior Engineer, Environmental Engineering
19 Apr 2019
Power and Renewables

Corona: a problem you should not ignore
- Samuel Gendron, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Field Services
11 Apr 2019
Power and Renewables

Managing power system harmonics for underground mines
- Stéphan Landry, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Electrical - Power Generation and Apparatus
08 Apr 2019
Power and Renewables

WT steel: When should you use it?
- Monika Rybarova, P.Eng., M.A.Sc., P.M.P.
  
  Principal Engineer, Structural
08 Apr 2019
Power and Renewables

Optimize conception with constructability
Vincent Hudon, P.Eng.

Department Manager, Construction