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Advanced Mathematical Modelling and Simulation of Transport Phenomena

Project Type: 
Past

Starting from real laboratory data, this team will build and analyze abstract mathematical models and generate simulations, predictions and data “in silico” then return to the laboratory with knowledge to aid in the development and enhancement of tangible technologies.

Project Leader(s): 

Dr. Raymond Spiteri, University of Saskatchewan

Many fundamental and important scientific and industrial processes can be described in terms of transport phenomena, or processes in which particles are physically displaced from one location to another. Transport phenomena are broadly categorized into three types: transport of mass, transport of energy and transport of momentum. Examples of particular relevance to this project include diffusion of water in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells, flows of ions that control the contraction of myocardial tissue and the sequestration of harmful greenhouse gases as they are emitted from coal-fired power-generating plants. Starting from real laboratory data, this team will build and analyze abstract mathematical models and generate simulations, predictions and data “in silico” then return to the laboratory with knowledge to aid in the development and enhancement of tangible technologies.

Project team: 
Dr. Barrie Bonsal, Environment Canada
Dr. Radu Bradean, Ballard Power
Dr. Bruce Davison, Environment Canada
Dr. John Kenna, Ballard Power
Dr. Michael Perrone, IBM Canada
Dr. Andreas Putz, Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation
Dr. Markus Schudy, Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation
Dr. Marc Secanell, University of Alberta
Dr. Joakim Sundnes, Simula Research Lab
Dr. John Stockie, Simon Fraser University
Dr. Brian Wetton, University of British Columbia
Mr. Dana Brown, Fourstones Ltd.
Funding period: 
April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021