ABOUT EPIC
The Energy & Power Innovation Centre (EPIC) provides expertise and facilities to support Canadian companies with their operational challenges with a particular focus on energy and resource management. EPIC also supports utilities and electrical companies with developing new solutions, as well as training in state-of-the-art facilities.
EPIC is also home to the Energy & Power Technology Access Centre (TAC), a national resource for the Canadian manufacturing and agri-food sector. As a TAC, EPIC helps companies who would like to adopt energy technologies that can reduce operating costs throughout the manufacturing process and/or de-risk the implementation of new technologies.
The cross-functional research team - which includes EPIC applied research staff, dedicated co-op students and Engineering Technology Faculty members- works collaboratively with the Sensor Systems and Internet of Things (IoT) Lab, the Centre for Climate Change Management, the Additive Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), and the mHealth & eHealth Development and Innovation Centre (MEDIC).
Caroline Substation Protection & Control Lab
Contact EPIC
mohawkcollege.ca/ideaworks/energy-power-innovation-centre-epic
135 Fennell Avenue West, Hamilton, ON L9C 0E5
Services offered in: English
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RESEARCH AND INNOVATION EXPERTISE
EXPERTISE
- Energy
- Renewable energy
- Energy conservation and efficiency
- Energy planning
- Protection and Control
- Industrial communications
- Automation
- Data acquisition
- Microgrids
Previous Research Projects:
- Development of an online energy tool to provide a regional and community level automatic data for First Nations to better understand their energy-related opportunities
- Development of a short circuit brush finder for Printed Circuit Board (PCB): reverse engineering and quality control; including PCB design and 3D case printing
- Create an advanced case study and training guide to demonstrate new software tool applications for electrical protection relay testing, individual and system-based.
- Performance validation for new artificial intelligence (Fuzzy Logic) controller vs traditional PID controller using a lab test-bed, as well as replicating an industrial process using real-time simulation.
- Mechanical and electrical fault case test-bed for electric motors.
- Performance validation and modelling of Mohawk College Net Zero building solar thermal water system.
- Automation and remote monitoring support for a waste heat recovery pilot plant for reducing natural gas consumption in commercial buildings.
TECHNOLOGY SECTORS
- Clean Technology
- Data
- Energy
- Environmental Technology
EQUIPMENT AND LABS
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| Protection & Control equipment | Electrical system protection relays (SEL, Schneider, and Siemens ), OMICRON protection relays test sets, SEL Real-Time Automation Controllers, SEL software-defined network switch, CISCO and RUGGEDCOM communication switches. |
| Energy systems | Chroma Battery and Solar PV Emulators, Chroma programmable load bank, Schneider bi-directional inverters; as well as resistive, capacitive, and inductive loads. |
| Real-time simulation (OPAL-RT) | Replicate industrial and electric systems real-time and able to integrate Hardware-In-the-Loop simulations |
| Metering | Power quality analysis equipment, data-loggers compatible with common sensors, short- and mid-term energy metering devices. |
| Miscellaneous | LabVolt electrical components testing modules, power supplies, and oscilloscopes. |
| Net Zero Building Available Data | Electrical and thermal sub-meters, 28 well geothermal system, 500 kWAC solar PV system, 450 litre solar thermal water system, and 228,000 litre rain water harvesting system. |
- Enertics Inc.
- Independent First Nation Alliance
- ENA Electronics
- BBA Consultants
- Xiera Technologies Inc.
- EllisDon
- Carbon Cap
- OMICRON Electronics
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