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Spring 2019
This thesis contains an overview and theory for a variety of antenna shielding structures, for the purpose of reducing interference and multipath issues due to the antenna's surrounding environment. Though such structures are relevant to a variety of applications, particular focus is given to...
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Fall 2022
The extraction of bitumen from oil sands using non-aqueous extraction (NAE) techniques has the potential to replace currently used water-based extraction techniques. High bitumen recovery rates, lower freshwater requirements, and elimination of afterward tailing ponds are all advantages of...
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Role of the Composition of Cyclohexane-extracted gangue on its drying at ambient conditions
DownloadSpring 2020
Non-aqueous extraction (NAE) of bitumen from oil sands has recently regained interest as a replacement for the commercial, water-based extraction method. NAE has the potential to alleviate all the current water-induced extraction challenges such as high fresh water consumption, high heat...
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Spring 2021
Oil sands account for over 98% of Canada’s oil reserves and current commercial extraction methods have several shortcomings, including significant water and energy consumption, accumulation of tailings ponds, being impractical for low grade ores, and substantial greenhouse gas emissions....