Publications

23 Mar 2023
Power and Renewables

Noise exposure in the workplace: Changes coming soon in Québec

Workers who are exposed to high noise levels for long periods of time will suffer irreversible hearing damage (tinnitus, deafness). Although noise exposure limits exist, Québec’s Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) estimates that hearing disorders related to working conditions are constantly increasing, which represents 86% of occupational diseases in 2021,1 compared to 70% in 2019. It’s crucial for all employers to inform their employees of the harmful, long-term effects of noise, to focus on prevention and to implement the necessary mechanisms to comply with the noise standards set out in the Regulation respecting occupational health and safety. But what target values must we apply? When and how must we assess the noise levels workers are exposed to? And is there a tracking record of previous assessments?
29 Sept 2023
Power and Renewables

Designing foundations on silty soil
09 Aug 2023
Mining and Metals

Fatigue phenomena in the design of industrial steel structures – Part 2
- Omid Sargazi
  
  Senior Engineer | Civil
20 Jul 2023
Power and Renewables

Ensuring sustainability by tackling the climate crisis
12 Jul 2023
Power and Renewables

Purposeful planning for mining decarbonization
- Dave Olsthoorn
  
  Engineer | Energy Efficiency and Air Quality
22 Jun 2023
Mining and Metals

Fatigue phenomena in the design of industrial steel structures – Part 1

When designing structural members, their cross-section must safely and economically resist applied loads, which includes optimizing the weight. Other considerations, such as ease of fabrication and construction, may also affect which member you choose. It all begins with selecting the lightest cross-sectional shape that can safely transfer the load and meet serviceability and durability requirements. The fundamental prerequisite of structural design is to ensure the required strength does not exceed the available strength. Practicing engineers need a high-level background to understand the basics of fatigue and fracture in engineering design.
Omid Sargazi

Senior Engineer | Civil
21 Jun 2023
Power and Renewables

Respect and transparency as foundations for lasting partnerships
15 Jun 2023
Power and Renewables

Operational data: the driving force behind transparency
- Souheil Sabbagh
  
  Vice-President, Digital Expertise
02 Jun 2023
Power and Renewables

Acoustic measurements: The effects of weather on sound propagation
- Annabelle Paré
  
  Team Leader | Acoustics and Vibration
18 May 2023
Power and Renewables

Knowledge as a catalyst: digital power systems take hold in industry
03 May 2023
Mining and Metals

Properly preparing a strategic plan to pump mine tailings

It’s crucial to adequately size tailings pumping systems to ensure ore production plants run smoothly and that operational goals are met. The natural progression of tailings storage facilities inevitably leads to an increase in pipeline length or evacuation elevation, or both, over the years. Production slowdowns can be avoided by planning tailings pumping requirements and increasing system capacity in a timely manner, if required.
Guylaine St-Jean, P.Eng.

Mechanical Engineer
27 Apr 2023
Power and Renewables

Preserving biodiversity: an attainable challenge for industry
10 Apr 2023
Power and Renewables

The transition to renewable energy is more accessible than ever, and it’s not just about environmental benefits
- François Vitez
  
  Vice-President, Power and Renewables Market
15 Mar 2023
Power and Renewables

Energy efficiency can generate substantial savings. So, where should we start?
03 Mar 2023
Mining and Metals

Slurry pipe sanding: BBA approach for load case design criteria in brownfield projects
- Roman Dorfman, P.Eng.
  
  Mechanical / Piping Engineer
16 Feb 2023
Power and Renewables

Carbon neutrality: what if the first step to achieving it is closer than you think?
Dave Olsthoorn

Engineer | Energy Efficiency and Air Quality
08 Feb 2023
Biofuels, Oil and Gas

Carbon dioxide must be removed from the atmosphere to meet Paris Agreement targets.
- Anthony Blouin
  
  Senior engineer, Advanced fuels and chemicals
07 Feb 2023
Mining and Metals

Managing hectic projects with agility and efficiency
- Bernard Gilbert, P.Eng.
  
  Project Manager
25 Jan 2023
Power and Renewables

Digital technology helps industrial companies rebuild trust
- Jean-François Beaulieu
  
  Principal Advisor - Operational Technology
11 Jan 2023
Power and Renewables

Circular economy: Industry is reviving things up. Here's how.
- Jérôme Pelletier
  
  President and CEO
14 Dec 2022
Power and Renewables

Implementing a production management and monitoring system: the importance of preliminary studies

They say you can only improve what you measure. For companies that don’t have information systems that can collect, process, analyze and visualize production data, it’s difficult to justify capital expenditures (CAPEX), or even kick start continuous improvement projects, without a plan for a return on the investment. When realizing the potential behind exploiting production data, some organizations decide to implement information systems that allow them to measure key indicators for their production areas. However, businesses often fall into the trap of being too quick with platform integrations, because they think they’ll reduce the time to value. This short blog article explains the importance of preliminary studies, their essential components and their benefits.
Branko Radulovic, P. Eng.

MES Engineer, Infrastructure and Operational Technologies
28 Nov 2022
Power and Renewables

Reverse osmosis: a reliable technology
07 Nov 2022
Power and Renewables

Multi-tiered bracing systems design
18 Oct 2022
Mining and Metals

Using 3D laser scanning in project life cycles
- Kristian Leach
  
  Designer | Civil
19 Sept 2022
Biofuels, Oil and Gas

Ammonia revisited: carbon free fertilizer, hydrogen carrier and fuel—from alleviating famines to contributing to a carbon free planet
- Joe Nava, P.Eng.
  
  Global Director, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals
01 Aug 2022
Mining and Metals

Three strategies for ventilation control in underground mines

Mining companies are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs for underground mines. Implementing ventilation control strategies is a viable option for reducing energy consumption while maintaining adequate levels of fresh air in the mine. An estimated 50% of an underground mine’s overall energy consumption comes from the ventilation system. This article provides an overview of infrastructure requirements and various strategies to improve ventilation system efficiency.
15 Jul 2022
Power and Renewables

Ten potential pitfalls to avoid when designing a power plant at altitude
- Nicholas Allen, P.Eng.
  
  Engineer - Energy and Air Quality
10 Jun 2022
Mining and Metals

How to effectively establish static head while sizing centrifugal pumps in mining applications
- Roman Dorfman, P.Eng.
  
  Mechanical / Piping Engineer
21 Apr 2022
Mining and Metals

Chute design, what you need to understand and the relevance of the DEM tool
18 Apr 2022
Power and Renewables

When is voltage safe?
- Eric Breault, P.Eng.
  
  Engineer - Electrical - Power Systems, Protection and Control
12 Apr 2022
Power and Renewables

Bringing data science to wind energy, driving the energy transition forward

Wind energy is among the most promising renewable energy sources today. It’s reliable, renewable and emission-free and is increasingly attracting attention worldwide.1 However, the wind fluctuates enormously, depending on site and field characteristics, and its diurnal and seasonal variations are constantly being felt. Given its intermittent and stochastic nature, it is more challenging to predict wind speed and power.