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
11 Oct 2019
Mining and Metals

Optimally manage your mine tailings
- Luciano Piciacchia, P.Eng., Ph.D.
  
  Senior Consulting Expert, Earth and Infrastructure
08 Oct 2019
Power and Renewables

Operational readiness and commissioning plans: setting up effective controls
- Sylvain Boily, P.Eng., M.B.A., 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 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?
- 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

Indigenous rights were formally enshrined in Section 35 of Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms, but the courts have come to clarify Indigenous rights and the government’s fiduciary duty to consult under the Constitution Act, 1982.
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 and Grid Modernization
02 Jul 2019
Mining and Metals

Structural expertise in ore loading pockets

Ore loading pockets are used at strip mining operation sites. They generally comprise a dumping station, the top of which is equipped with a protective bumper, a dumping tunnel dug into the rock itself, and an apron pan feeder installed at the bottom of the tunnel. Trucks unload the crude ore into the pit, which feeds the material into an apron pan feeder at the bottom of the loading pocket. This controls the flow of ore and transfers it into train cars that transport the raw material to the crusher, by train or an equivalent means of transportation, which may collect the ore from multiple 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
- 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!

At BBA, we sometimes work on systems that operate erratically and, as a result, don’t offer the expected performance. Low throughput, frequent shutdowns, premature failure, high electrical or raw materials consumption: the issues can vary. When discussions ensue, the system’s supplier is often blamed for not meeting the request. But the question that must be asked is: was the request clear? Were the design criteria properly defined to ensure the system would be optimally integrated? In short, did the supplier have everything required to properly meet the client’s needs?
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?

In Canada, as in other northern countries, both industrial and infrastructure projects must often be carried out in harsh winter conditions. Structures installed in these conditions can be subject to cyclical loads from dynamic or mobile load impacts. In this context, the right structural steel must be determined in the design phase to ensure the structure’s integrity. By choosing the right type and grade of steel, structural elements will be protected against the brittle fracture that can occur in winter. This blog post clarifies the reasons for choosing WT steel and examines the phenomenon of brittle fracture by steel. In a northern environment—apart from ductility, a basic mechanical property that enables steel to undergo significant deformation before rupturing—impact strength at low temperatures is a critical property. The steel must be resilient to brittle failure. WT steel is steel with improved toughness. This type of steel must meet specific testing requirements, based on the daily mean minimum temperature in the location where it is to be used.
Monika Rybarova, P.Eng., M.A.Sc., P.M.P.

Principal Engineer, Structural