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Marie-Claire LeBlanc,

Environmental Professional

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 Sept 2019

Other Industries

Save time and money when integrating your new systems

Mario Côté, P.Eng.

Senior Engineer, Automation

16 Sept 2019

Power and Renewables

Alarm rationalization: a guide for quick wins!

Maxym Lachance, P.Eng.

Senior Engineer, Process Control and Operational Technology

04 Sept 2019

Power and Renewables

Stationary batteries: Will yours work when you need them?

Medium and high-voltage electrical equipment found in substations and industrial facilities need DC power in order to provide uninterrupted power to emergency systems, to protection devices and, in some cases, to computer systems and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). If a power outage occurs, batteries can reliably supply uninterrupted DC power that is independent of your AC power system.

Dominic Dubreuil, P.Eng.

Electrical Engineer

04 Sept 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?

Michel Ruel, P.Eng.

Expert, Process Control

22 Jul 2019

Mining and Metals

Slurry engineering: what to consider

Slurry pumping and transportation is a complex process that requires specialized knowledge, comprehensive testwork and collaboration with third parties, such as pump suppliers. Here is an overview of the important components to consider when sizing systems and selecting equipment.

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

Joe Nava, P.Eng.

Global Director, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals

14 Jun 2019

Power and Renewables

Integrating digital technology: Ready, set, go!

One of the biggest challenges to tackle when adopting and integrating new digital technology is knowing where to start. There are so many buzzwords, concepts and technologies when it comes to Industry 4.0 that you need to take a step back when selecting the best solutions for your business.

Marc-André Perron, P.Eng.

Director, Management - Digital Power Systems

13 Jun 2019

Power and Renewables

NERC regulatory compliance program: where to start

Éric 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

Government representatives can ask to conduct a plant inspection—a request that may worry facility owners. This article discusses air quality management and will inform you on how inspections are carried out and what you can do to ensure your facilities comply with government air quality standards. A number of things can prompt the Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques (MELCC) to undertake a plant inspection, including citizen complaints. Close to 70% of complaints from the public have to do with problems about odours or dust.

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

02 Apr 2019

Power and Renewables

Operational readiness and commissioning plans: the key to a successful start

When a project moves from the study phase to the execution phase, the client’s project team often focuses on choosing the engineering firm and planning construction work. At this stage, commissioning seems to be no more than a distant milestone in the project schedule. As a result, the project team does not consider it an urgent matter for discussion, because so many other priorities are jostling for their attention at this time. During the execution phase, if the client does have an operational readiness team, it is a small one. This makes it difficult to get the client to take an interest in operational readiness activities and commissioning of its project. And yet there are benefits in addressing this subject as soon as project execution begins, and even at the study phase.

Sylvain Boily, P.Eng., M.B.A., P.M.P.

Commissioning Manager, Operational Readiness and Commissioning