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Metrolinx – Delivering New Connections Across GTHA-Peel
On March 10, 2022, Mr. Duncan Law, Vice President of the Hurontario LRT at Metrolinx, gave us a presentation on the Metrolinx that is building across the GTHA and Peel Region, delved into the details of the Hurontario LRT, and explored the exciting engineering work taking place as construction progresses along the new line. This…
Read MoreProfessional Engineers Ontario – Scholarship 2021
Professional Engineers Ontario – Scholarship 2021 The Mississauga Chapter of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is pleased to offer scholarships in the amount of up to $1000 for the university study term beginning the fall of 2021. Applications will be accepted from Grade 12 students who live in Mississauga or have completed high school in…
Read MoreLeveraging WWTPs to generate clean fuel from Organics – Webinar
October 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Event Navigation Transformation of WWTP into Net Zero Resource recovery facilities promote Organics diversion and clean fuel generation through innovative technologies and project delivery models. There are 78 WRRF in operations in the United States for a period of approximately 10 years. Ontario Clean Water Agency operates…
Read MorePEO Licensing Requirements, Step-by-step Guide
The presentation from this event is available here. This was the first in a series of seminars to help guide EITs through the process of obtaining their P.ENG. title. This event was to discuss the Academic and Experience requirements to obtain your Engineering License in Ontario. The PEO-Mississauga Chapter LAP and EIT committee was pleased…
Read MoreOptimization and Safety of Electrical System and Hydro Plants Safety
The last century economy of power plants design had implied that turbines’ maximum efficiency was at lower outputs than the rated one which is the maximum output. If the grid is optimized to produce at the best efficiency, which leads to the lowest price, then the difference between the generated and rated power of all…
Read MorePeople, Machines and the Environment at Copper Cliff, Ontario
Mining and smelting of the nickel-copper deposits in Copper Cliff, Ontario began in 1888. The 19th century technologies and methods largely ignored the natural environment and relied heavily on manual labor under conditions considered hazardous and unacceptable today. In 1902, Colonel Robert M. Thompson consolidated the mines and smelters under the umbrella company International Nickel.…
Read MoreSmartGrid Technologies
The Mississauga Chapter was pleased to present a technical seminar on Smart Grid Technologies. Our speaker was Neetika Sathe, Vice President, Advanced Planning at Alectra Inc. Topics included: 1. Empower customers to better manage and control their electricity use 2. Improving reliability 3. Maintain privacy and security 4. Support local green energy projects and economic…
Read MoreMathletics Challenge 2018
The annual Mathletics Challenge organized by the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) Mississauaga Chapter was held on Saturday November 17th 2018. It was a morning full of exciting math challenges and the chance to test your mathematics skills against fellow students from all over the city. The competition consisted of both individual and team-based rounds, with…
Read MoreMississauga Chapter Picnic 2018
The Mississauga Chapter held it’s annual picnic on Saturday, September 8th, 2018. It was a great day with games and food.
Read MoreMetallurgical Failure Analysis & Fractography (structured learning event)
Through the looking glass – Decoding failures Diagnosing the precise cause of a failure is critical for developing cost-effective solutions that prevent repeat failures. Metallurgical failure analysis is a useful tool for supporting manufacturing, quality and reliability efforts by providing details of component failures that would not otherwise be available. This workshop will introduce the…
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