Publications

25 Nov 2024
Mining and Metals

High-purity iron ore: a key asset for decarbonization

High-purity iron, which was recently added to Québec's list of critical minerals, could play a pivotal role in global decarbonization efforts. Catherine Pelletier, Senior Engineer, Mining and Metals, at BBA, and Isabelle Leblanc, Vice-President, Mining and Metals, at BBA, explain how this mineral can be used to produce greener steel—a key material for the energy transition
05 Mar 2020
Other industries

Hazardous locations: the game rules – Part 1
- Hugues Châteauneuf, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Consulting Expert, Ventilation, Hazardous Locations, Explosion Hazards
21 Feb 2020
Power and Renewables

Beyond IT. Think industrial cybersecurity.
- Marc Potvin, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, ICS Cybersecurity
13 Feb 2020
Mining and Metals

Slurry flow simulation with 3D computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
10 Feb 2020
Power and Renewables

The PRC-005-6 and TET-APE-N-0005 standards in Québec: Are you ready?
- Dominic Dubreuil, P.Eng.
  
  Electrical Engineer
06 Feb 2020
Power and Renewables

Getting started with an ICS cybersecurity program

The news headlines are regularly reminding us that critical infrastructure, industrial control systems and other cyber-physical systems are prime prey for nation states and hackers who want to cause real-world damage and chaos. And even if not specifically targeted, with the explosion of ubiquitous network connectivity and commodity platforms in these formerly segregated and isolated environments, they can fall victim to any of the multitude of generic malware campaigns spreading across the Internet, such as ransomware, cryptominers and botnets. Take, for example, the recent compromises suffered by Maersk, Norsk Hydro and Merck.
Pierre Janse Van Rensburg, GCIH

Senior Consulting Expert, ICS Cybersecurity
05 Feb 2020
Power and Renewables

Authenticating 3D models by professional engineers: moving away from 2D drawings
27 Jan 2020
Energy and Chemical Processes

Improved methodology for liquid/liquid separation design
27 Jan 2020
Power and Renewables

Advanced data analysis: What is it and what is it used for?
- Arbi Bouchoucha, Ph.D.
  
  Advanced Data Analyst
18 Dec 2019
Mining and Metals

Tailings disposal: choosing the right technology
- Guylaine St-Jean, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Industrial and Hydro
11 Dec 2019
Power and Renewables

Are you PRC-005-6 compliant ready?

Are you a Transmission Owner (TO), a Generator Owner (GO) or a Distribution Provider (DP) that owns or operates elements of the Bulk Electric System(1) in Ontario? Are you candidate for complying with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standard? Then you will be required to comply with PRC-005-6 Protection System, Automatic Reclosing and Sudden Pressure Relaying Maintenance (3), which governs the maintenance of protection systems. If so, you did or eventually will be subject to the IESO self-certifications or the audits since this Standard was enforced by the IESO Market Authority Compliance Division (MACD) since 2016. As of October 2019, 30% of your facilities (by market participant) were expected to be compliant with PRC-005-6; you must now prepare for the next milestone on April 1, 2020 (refer to the PRC-005-6 implementation plan for more details on enforcement dates and requirements).
04 Dec 2019
Power and Renewables

Is SD-WAN for everyone? Almost!
- Daniel Leblanc
  
  Telecommunications and Networking Analyst
27 Nov 2019
Mining and Metals

How to properly prepare your data for a mineral resource estimate?
21 Nov 2019
Power and Renewables

Effective mitigation measures for environmental impacts
18 Nov 2019
Power and Renewables

Loads during construction: what to consider and what methods to use
13 Nov 2019
Power and Renewables

Industry 4.0 for power plant owners and operators
12 Nov 2019
Power and Renewables

Metal structures near high-voltage power lines: What are the risks?
- Éric Breault, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Electrical - Power Systems, Protection and Control
05 Nov 2019
Power and Renewables

Hydro generators: inspecting stator windings
- François St-Germain, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Industrial and Hydro
28 Oct 2019
Power and Renewables

Should liquid rheostat drives be considered obsolete?
- Léo Roy, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Electrical
16 Oct 2019
Mining and Metals

Integrate strategic mine planning
- Amanda Fitch, P.Eng.
  
  Regional Director, Mining and Metals Market, Western Canada
14 Oct 2019
Power and Renewables

Transformer failure investigation process

Transformer failures are unfortunately inevitable and may manifest themselves in a variety of ways. In the event of any such failure, it is important to understand the cause. Transformers are one of the most complex pieces of network equipment, due to their custom-made design and the numerous varieties of applications. In the event of a failure, one of the most demanding challenges is understanding the design, manufacture, verification test and system interaction associated with the transformer. As a result, when an incident occurs, the real cause is invariably never a straightforward answer.
11 Oct 2019
Mining and Metals

Optimally manage your mine tailings
- Luciano Piciacchia, P.Eng., Ph.D.
  
  Senior Consulting Expert, Earth and Infrastructure
08 Oct 2019
Power and Renewables

Operational readiness and commissioning plans: setting up effective controls
- Sylvain Boily, P.Eng., M.B.A., P.M.P.
  
  Commissioning Manager, Operational Readiness and Commissioning
03 Oct 2019
Power and Renewables

Demystify the integration of new technologies
- Marc-André Perron, P.Eng.
  
  Director, Management - Digital Power Systems
01 Oct 2019
Power and Renewables

Hydro generators: introduction to stator windings
- François St-Germain, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Industrial and Hydro
23 Sept 2019
Other industries

Save time and money when integrating your new systems
Mario Côté, P.Eng.

Senior Engineer, Automation
16 Sept 2019
Power and Renewables

Alarm rationalization: a guide for quick wins!
- Maxym Lachance, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Process Control and Operational Technology
04 Sept 2019
Power and Renewables

Stationary batteries: Will yours work when you need them?
- Dominic Dubreuil, P.Eng.
  
  Electrical Engineer
04 Sept 2019
Power and Renewables

The challenges of integrating renewable energy sources into off-grid power systems
- Stéphan Landry, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Electrical - Power Generation and Apparatus
15 Aug 2019
Power and Renewables

Integrating a renewable energy source into mining: six key steps
- Jean-Philippe Castonguay, P.Eng.
  
  Director - Off-Grid Hybrid Power & Energy Storage
09 Aug 2019
Power and Renewables

Supporting indigenous communities with environmental management plans

Indigenous rights were formally enshrined in Section 35 of Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms, but the courts have come to clarify Indigenous rights and the government’s fiduciary duty to consult under the Constitution Act, 1982.
Vincent Clément, B.Sc.

Senior Environmental Professional