Bioresource Engineering Senior Design Seminars

Cranberry Liqueur Production (Design III)
Justin Dougherty, Paul Deram, Laura Gilbert, Guillaume
Lamoureux
The goal is to determine the feasibility of implementing a factory
for the production of cranberry liqueur. Two production methods
(fermentation and maceration) were analyzed to determine the most
advantageous. Flow rates of the system are examined to meet the
production needs. A floor plan of the factory is created, and a
s......imulation of the production process is conducted.
Compost Bioreactor (Design III)
Eyad Jamaleddine, Clo茅 Rainville
The push toward greener industrial and residential activities is
making composting a hot topic. Uniform conditions are necessary to
ensure the destruction of pathogens and a quality product, so it is
essential to maintain a homogeneous temperature throughout the
compost. To achieve this, an in-vessel heat redistribution system
was constructed and tested. The system requires no external inputs
of energy, but exploits the principles of conductive and convective
heat exchange. Temperature differentials within the compost bed
cause water to flow through a closed coil of copper tubing,
redistributing the core heat throughout the compost. Heat is also
conducted along the copper tubing. A controlled experiment was
conducted to test the design. A statistical analysis of the
experimental results demonstrates that the vessels fitted with the
heat redistribution system exhibit lower temperature gradients
within the compost bed than in control vessels without the
system.
Going Green: Building a Bio-Wall at Macdonald Campus (Design
III)
Janette Kwan, Emily 9I制作厂免费
The "Going Green" design project endeavors to make the Bioresource
engineering department more livable and inviting. By installing a
living wall in the alcove, the "Going Green" system aims to enliven
the area with expected higher humidity, more natural light levels,
and with the aesthetic pleasure of living plants. By tying this
installation into the department via educational displays and a
webpage, "Going Green" hopes to bring a fresh direction in building
design to the campus, while leading the way as one of the first
projects for this type of installation at 9I制作厂免费. The design
features an integrated planting, irrigation, lighting, and computer
control system. Come hear the detailed presentation to see if you
might want to get involved with this ongoing project.
Detention Ponds for Agricultural Fields (Design III)
Jonathan Martel-Gagnon, Minh-Vy Le
In the last few years there has been increased attention paid to
phenomena caused by the eutrophication of fresh water bodies. While
the government is actively trying to reduce the phosphorus loss
from agricultural fields, researchers also try to look at other
methods that could be used to address the problem. One of those
methods is the use of detention ponds in agricultural fields to
reduce phosphorus pollution, as well as to reduce the peak flow due
during precipitation. Far from being new, detention ponds have
mainly been used in municipal and construction sites as flood
control structures, but also as sedimentation basins to reduce
non-point source pollution. However, few guidelines exist on how to
build this kind of pond for a small drainage area. This
presentation will present guidelines and simulation tools that were
created based on the literature found.
Sustainable Lighting for Raymond (Design III)
Zhao Li, Zara Rana
One of the greatest uses of electricity is lighting, which is used
everywhere in, for example, industrial, commercial, and residential
buildings. Electric lighting can be costly and energy demanding.
There are many solutions to address this problem, such as energy
efficient light fixtures, and such systems can be used reduce
operating costs. Our design explores the possibility of sustainable
lighting for the Raymond building located on our very own MacDonald
campus. Our design attempts to use natural daylight as a source for
sustainable lighting, and we will be discussing the details of the
design.