Optimization of Wing Airflow Simulations
Collaboration Case Study: Optimization of Wing Airflow Simulations Overview Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a key tool for simulating flight vehicles, including commercial aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and military aircraft. To be useful in the design process, these simulations must be efficient and reliable, with good estimates on the uncertainty in the computed results. In collaboration with […]
Next-Generation HDPI in Diesel Engines
Collaboration Case Study: Next-Generation HDPI in Diesel Engines Overview Westport Innovation Inc. is collaborating with the Clean Energy Research Centre to improve Westport’s unique High Pressure Direct Injection (HDPI) system for diesel engines. Internal combustion engines are the primary system used for industrial transportation and power generation. The significant North American Natural Gas reserves present […]
Interdisciplinary AURORA Transportation Testbed Announced
Yesterday, Dr. Walter Merida, Mechanical Engineering Professor, Associate Dean, and director of the Clean Energy Research Centre, announced the launch of AURORA, UBC’s new connected vehicle testbed. He was joined in the Kaiser Atrium for the announcement by MLA Bowinn Ma, Parliamentary Secretary for TransLink, and AURORA lead researcher Dr. David G. Michelson, professor of […]
Walter Merida Interviewed About the Future of Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Cars
Walter Merida, MECH professor, Director of the Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC) and Interim Associate Dean of Research and Industrial Partnerships was interviewed by the Globe and Mail about the future of hydrogen fuel-cell cars. Read the full article here.
Brian Carter, President and CEO of Seaspan Shipyards, Visits the NAME Program
On March 23, 2018 UBC’s Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NAME) program hosted Brian Carter, President and Chief Executive Officer of Seaspan Shipyards. Mr. Carter spent the morning with the NAME program directors, touring facilities, and meeting with members of the Sailbot and SUBC student design teams. Both teams shared updates on their projects, including […]
UBC Engineering alumni develop software to create safe airspaces
In October 2015, Mechanical Engineering alumnus James Howard (BASc ’15) and co-founder and CEO Alexander Harmsen (BASc ’15 Engineering Physics) launched their start up, Iris Automation, a company specializing in autonomous drone software that is going to revolutionize the drone industry and create immeasurable applications for creating safer skies in Canada and around the world. […]