Nanotechnology – an emerging technology for use in agricultural and food research

Abstract Nanotechnology, the science of building atomic, molecular or macro-molecular sized materials, devices, structures or systems is finding applications in different fields. The technology is presently utilized by the chemical, health care, biotech, and manufacturing industries. In the pharmaceuticals, drugs with nano-sized particles are highly efficient with minimal side effects. Micro-scale mechanical and electro mechanical devices are determined to be highly sensitive, durable, and less expensive. Nanotechnology has potential applications in agricultural and food engineering such as exploring biological life processes, monitoring plant and animal health, analyzing and determining product qualities, developing novel materials from agricultural products, and reducing environmental pollutions. This short article reviews the present applications of nanotechnology in other industries and explores its potential applications in agricultural and food industries

Evaluating Automated Anti-Icing Technology to Reduce Traffic Collisions

Abstract Evaluating Automated Anti-Icing Technology to Reduce Traffic Collisions Reducing fatalities, injuries, and property damage related to traffic collisions is a priority for road safety agencies. Traffic collisions result in more than 2,200 fatalities and 173,000 injuries each year on Canadian roads. Inclement weather is a contributing factor in traffic crashes for approximately 21 percent of the injuries and 25 percent of property damage Road surface condition sensors, automatic notification alerts, and automated anti-icing spray systems are also examined in this paper. Automated anti-icing systems minimize the amount of chemical needed for de-icing by spraying the road in advance of icing and only when required. These technologies help maintenance managers to reduce traffic collisions and fatalities and make more timely and efficient decisions.

Evaluating Automated Anti-Icing Technology to Reduce Traffic Collisions

Abstract Evaluating Automated Anti-Icing Technology to Reduce Traffic Collisions Reducing fatalities, injuries, and property damage related to traffic collisions is a priority for road safety agencies. Traffic collisions result in more than 2,200 fatalities and 173,000 injuries each year on Canadian roads. Inclement weather is a contributing factor in traffic crashes for approximately 21 percent of the injuries and 25 percent of property damage Road surface condition sensors, automatic notification alerts, and automated anti-icing spray systems are also examined in this paper. Automated anti-icing systems minimize the amount of chemical needed for de-icing by spraying the road in advance of icing and only when required. These technologies help maintenance managers to reduce traffic collisions and fatalities and make more timely and efficient decisions.

Monarque et son royaume, parc des Écluses, Montréal, 2001

Concours international de mosaïques florales; Photographie: Carlos Pineda, 2001; Avec un document d'accompagnement ayant pour cote: T131702; Avec un document d'accompagnement ayant pour cote: Aménag. SB 441.6 M66 2001À gauche, à l'arrière plan: Silo à grains numéro 5 du port de Montréa

CUTTING, BUNDLING AND CHIPPING SHORT- ROTATION WILLOW Written for presentation at the CSAE/SCGR 2005 Meeting

Abstract Willow is a fast-growing plant with large potential to produce biomass and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It can yield between 10 and 20 tonnes of dry matter per year, per hectare, depending on soil, fertilization and climate in several cultivated areas of Canada. It can provide an alternate cropping system with minimal maintenance to marginal land that has been left fallow or has been underutilized for traditional agricultural crops. It is estimated that out of a total of 65 million ha of agricultural land in Canada, 1 to 2% of the land could be used over the next 20 years to produce dedicated biomass crops such as willow to complement traditional wood feedstock for pulp and paper and particle board or oriented strand board. Moreover, willow could also become a significant source of energy either by combustion or by chemical conversion. The technology to cut and harvest short-rotation willow is still in development, with most previous work coming from Europe. The paper reviews current technology to cut, bundle and chip short-rotation woody crops such as willow. It presents current knowledge and areas that require innovative work, notably in willow mechanical properties, cutting mechanisms and bundling systems for long stems. The paper proposes future research directions that are needed to develop appropriate technology as this potential market develops

SUPERHEATED STEAM PROCESSING OF BACTERIAL SPORES Written for presentation at the CSAE/SCGR 2005 Meeting

Abstract. The effect of processing with superheated steam (SS) on heat-resistant Geobacillu

The Canadian Society for Bioengineering La Société Canadienne de Génie Agroalimentaire et de Bioingénierie A Cost Effective Heating Method for Piglets in Swine Farrowing Barns Written for presentation at the CSBE/SCGAB 2006 Annual Conference

Abstract An experimental study was conducted to compare two heating methods for piglets, namely heat mats and heat lamps, in a commercial swine farrowing facility. Two farrowing rooms each with 44 crates were instrumented to measure room environmental conditions (temperature and humidity), energy consumption, and piglet performance (mortality and weight gain). The study showed that there were no significant differences in piglet performance between heat mat and heat lamp heating methods. Using heat mats resulted in a monthly saving of up to 3.7 MWh of energy per room, or a daily saving of 2.8 kWh per crate