Publications

08 Jan 2026
Mining and Metals

Electric vehicles and power distribution: considerations for underground mine operators

Shifting to electric vehicles in underground mining offers significant benefits, but it also introduces new challenges. Power feeds often lack the capacity to handle the large power demand during charging; infrastructure upgrades require large capital investments; and even the overall service to site may not be sufficient. Without careful planning, mines risk load imbalances, brownouts, nuisance tripping of power distribution systems and possible reductions in production without significant capital investment. There’s no single fix to address all these obstacles. Instead, success depends on adaptive integration designs that evolve alongside the technology: solutions that demand ingenuity, innovative thinking and close collaboration across teams and vendors.
Jason James Gander

Senior Technologist
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!
- 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

If you’re thinking about integrating a renewable energy source to power your remote mining operation and lower your fuel costs, you’re probably asking yourself a slew of questions… and with reason: What technology should you choose? What kind of real impact will it have on your system? What fuel savings can you expect? This article will help you understand how using a renewable energy source can make your mining installations operate more efficiently.
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?
- 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

In the last few years in North America, there has been an increased use of digital signals in power systems. These digital power systems incorporate new technologies into sensors, electrical equipment and electronic devices. They are transmitted through communication networks in accordance with the protocols prescribed in the IEC 61850 standard.
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
- 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?

This question comes up every time a revised version of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) comes out: should the latest version be used or should you stick with the version adopted by the province or municipality where the project will be carried out?
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

Developing an electrical distribution network for an underground mine has its challenges and integrating new technologies, such as on-demand ventilation or battery-powered vehicles, must be considered at the design stage. Electronic equipment like variable frequency drives and battery chargers are known to generate harmonics, which can negatively affect all mining site installations.
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
02 Apr 2019
Power and Renewables

Operational readiness and commissioning plans: the key to a successful start
- Sylvain Boily, P. Eng., MBA, P.M.P.
  
  Commissioning Manager, Operational Readiness and Commissioning
25 Mar 2019
Power and Renewables

The importance of having a strategy to manage production data
- Jean-François Beaulieu
  
  Director, Digital Consultant
14 Mar 2019
Power and Renewables

Meeting environmental compliance and gaining social licensing
Vincent Clément, P.Biol., RP.Bio., QAES

Senior Environmental Professional