Search Islandora Content

In this study, the lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) and the discrete element method (DEM) are coupled to simulate the interaction between the fluid phase and irregularly shaped solid particles. For this purpose, the geometry of real particle shapes is…

Clean drinking water is essential for all life on Earth. Over 400, 000 people die annually from lack of clean drinking water, and the demand on water is predicted to increase in all sectors. The demand for safe drinking water presents an ongoing…

Intermontane lakes are often enclosed by complex topography that creates difficulty in resolving the local and regional wind fields. Quesnel Lake, nestled into the western flank of the Cariboo Mountains in central British Columbia, is one such lake…

This project examines precipitation patterns across the Continental Divide in the southern Canadian Rockies with a focus on precipitation gradients. This thesis is part of the Storms and Precipitation Across the continental Divide Experiment (SPADE…

Oily wastewater caused by marine oil spills brings great harm to the environment. In this work, the application of gas flotation with microbubbles and nanobubbles in separating crude oil droplets from oily wastewater is reported. The experiments…

This work investigated the distribution of phosphorus in dairy manure as it relates to particle size and provides experimentally derived insights for improving the management of phosphorus. The data presented here illustrates some aspects of manure…

This research investigated the performance of nanobubble and microbubble (NB/MB) gas flotation technology in treating oily wastewater generated after oil spill response operations. The study comprised three distinct sets of experiments. In the…

This research explores collaborative stewardship on a watershed scale and how local insight can assist in shaping collaborative approaches to culturally appropriate stewardship. The Cheslatta Carrier Nation (Cheslatta) have called the upper Nechako…

Bear viewing poses significant risks for humans and wildlife, particularly in the form of "bear jams" - traffic congestion caused by people slowing down or stopping to view bears. This study addresses gaps in our understanding of the human…

In this research, ZIF-8/SAPO-34 composites with various wt.% of ZIF-8 and SAPO-34 were prepared and used as catalysts to synthesize cyclic carbonate solventless from CO2 and propylene oxide. Among composites, SAPO-34/ZIF-8 75:25 wt.% (S/Z25) had the…

Modification of natural clays may be a useful approach to produce an effective and low-cost adsorbent to control phosphorous, which is a key factor in controlling the eutrophication of surface waters. In this study, natural clay samples were…

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is a significant health concern for the global population. The increasing frequency, intensity, and duration of wildfire smoke events continues to worsen people’s exposure, regardless of their proximity…