Publications

13 Sept 2024
Energy and chemical processes

The role of hydrogen toward a greener future

The commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions is driving the search for cleaner, commercially viable energy technologies. As a result, worldwide demand for hydrogen, known as a versatile energy carrier, is growing steadily worldwide, facing major roadblocks along every step of the supply chain. A shift to absolute-zero carbon hydrogen production requires transformation at every level, a challenge for everyone involved.
Joe Nava, P.Eng.

Global Director, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals
06 Jul 2018
Power and Renewables

Control system performance: Which figures should be considered
- Michel Ruel, P.Eng.
  
  Expert, Process Control
06 Jul 2018
Power and Renewables

Everything you need to know about arc-flash hazard analyses
- Joel Sourceaux, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Electrical - Power Systems, Protection and Control
06 Jul 2018
Power and Renewables

Commissioning and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment: Which approach to adopt
- Dominic Dubreuil, P.Eng.
  
  Electrical Engineer
05 Jul 2018
Mining and Metals

Implementing an industrial mining project - Noise challenges
05 Jul 2018
Power and Renewables

Power grid protection... don't wing it!

Power grid protection devices are unprofitable and unnecessary for regular grid operations… until there’s an electrical failure!
Rémi Hallé, P.Eng.

Senior Engineer, Electrical - Power Systems, Protection and Control
05 Jul 2018
Power and Renewables

Workforce challenges in industrial electrical facilities
- Pierre Girard, P.Eng.
  
  National Practice Leader, Electrical
05 Jul 2018
Power and Renewables

BBA's equipment and systems testing process
- Pierre Girard, P.Eng.
  
  National Practice Leader, Electrical
17 May 2018
Energy and chemical processes

Major incidents: Corrective actions for "never again"!
- Lyne Ricard, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Consulting Expert, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals
06 May 2018
Power and Renewables

Industry 4.0 or a new wave in an industrial environment
- Michel Ruel, P.Eng.
  
  Expert, Process Control
04 May 2018
Power and Renewables

Power generating stations: A wealth of opportunity

This article appeared in the May 2018 edition of the French publication Ressources Mines et Industrie. Times are changing. We are increasingly having to move further away from inhabited areas to explore such precious metal deposits as gold, which also means moving away from power distribution infrastructures. With the cost of power sources continuing to increase, environmental considerations are taking on growing importance.
11 Jan 2018
Power and Renewables

Interconnection: 3 things renewable developers should know
05 Dec 2017
Power and Renewables

The benefits of witnessing electrical factory acceptance tests (FATS)
- Maurice Brisson, P.Eng., M.A.Sc.
  
  Senior Consulting Expert, Power System Planning
06 Oct 2017
Power and Renewables

Revisiting electrical energy saving initiatives for industrial facilities
- Aaron Mc Loughlan
  
  Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
05 Jul 2017
Other industries

Combustible dust: Managing explosion hazards more effectively - Part. 2
- Hugues Châteauneuf, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Consulting Expert, Ventilation, Hazardous Locations, Explosion Hazards
05 Jul 2017
Power and Renewables

Is your control system ground in good working condition?

It’s difficult to answer this question without proper measurements. However, we know that industries are losing millions of dollars yearly due to unplanned shutdowns related to communication disruptions created by ground loop currents.
Pierre Girard, P.Eng.

National Practice Leader, Electrical
15 Jun 2017
Other industries

Criteria for data centre location
- Yves Bétournay, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Electrical - Power Generation and Apparatus
06 Jun 2017
Power and Renewables

Arc flash hazard on direct current (DC) systems
06 Jun 2017
Mining and Metals

Design and mining simulations
12 May 2017
Power and Renewables

What everyone should know about hydraulic balancing
- François St-Germain, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Industrial and Hydro
09 Mar 2017
Power and Renewables

The challenge of refurbishing hydroelectric generating stations

Although new hydroelectric generating stations are still being built all around the world, and a number of projects for future generating stations are being studied, the vast majority of stations now in operation were built over 20 years ago, and some even date back more than 50 years. There are numerous factors that make refurbishing these generating stations inevitable, the most obvious being equipment wear, fouling of pipes and greater maintenance requirements.
22 Sept 2016
Power and Renewables

Off-grid hybrid systems through adaptive power setpoints
- Stéphan Landry, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Electrical - Power Generation and Apparatus
05 Jul 2016
Mining and Metals

Smoke tracing: A diagnostic tool for ventilation
- Hugues Châteauneuf, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Consulting Expert, Ventilation, Hazardous Locations, Explosion Hazards
05 Jul 2016
Power and Renewables

Switching transient analyses: A worthwhile investment!
- Maurice Brisson, P.Eng., M.A.Sc.
  
  Senior Consulting Expert, Power System Planning
05 Jul 2016
Mining and Metals

NFPA 652-2016: Owner responsibility for industrial installations in Canada
- Hugues Châteauneuf, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Consulting Expert, Ventilation, Hazardous Locations, Explosion Hazards
05 May 2016
Power and Renewables

High-level evaluation of transmission line parameters and energy costs for industrial loads in remote locations

In remote locations, industrial clients sometimes mistakenly tend to overlook interconnecting to utility grids because of the required higher initial investment.
05 Apr 2016
Other industries

Combustible dust: Controlling the risk of explosion - Part 1
- Hugues Châteauneuf, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Consulting Expert, Ventilation, Hazardous Locations, Explosion Hazards
14 Mar 2016
Power and Renewables

District heating: Steam system optimization or hot water conversion?
- Réal Olivier, P.Eng.
  
  Engineering Graduate, Energy and Air Quality
27 Aug 2015
Mining and Metals

Adoption of high oxygen bottom blowing in copper matte smelting: Why is it taking so long?
- Joël Kapusta, Ph.D.
  
  Senior Consulting Expert, Sonic Injection and Pyrometallurgy
27 Aug 2015
Mining and Metals

Underground stope drill and blast designs optimization program
- Daniel Roy, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Consulting Expert, Drill and Blast Applications
05 Jul 2015
Power and Renewables

Everything you need to know about 3D laser scanning

A number of problems can come up when carrying out conventional site surveys. Obstacles include limited access, measurement accuracy dependent on the instrument used, hard-to-reach areas, and the risk of overlooking certain measurements. As a result, a detailed survey can be a long and costly endeavour-not to mention that current plans are not always available!