Masters theses

Lartiga, Catalina, "Development of a Rig and Testing Procedures for the Experimental Investigation of Horizontal Axis Kinetic Turbines", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, December 2011. [.pdf] 4.8 MB

Lillo, Patricio, "Static and Fatigue Analysis of wind Turbine Blades Subject to Cold Weather Conditions Using Finite Element Analysis ", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, December 2011. [.pdf] 2.4 MB

Shives, Michael, "Hydrodynamic Modeling, Optimization and Performance Assessment for Ducted and Non-ducted Tidal Turbines", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, December 2011. [.pdf] 8.2 MB

Wild, Kristin, "Coupled Operation of a Wind Farm and Pumped Storage Facility: Techno-Economic Modelling and Stochastic Optimization", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, December 2011. [.pdf] 4.9 MB

Parkinson, Simon, "Managing Sustainable Demand-side Infrastructure for Power System Ancillary Services", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, December 2011. [.pdf] 3.3 MB

Fox, Conrad, "The Effects of CO2 Abatement Policies on Power System Expansion", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, August 2011. [.pdf] 1.5 MB

Schneyer, Carolyn, "Simulation of Energy Use in Residential Water Heating Systems", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, August 2011. [.pdf] 1.7 MB

Stewart, Ian, "Microfluidics for Fuel Cell Applications", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, August 2011.

Schopfer, Sandro, "Experimental and Numerical Determination of Thermohydraulc Properties of Regenerators Subjected to Oscillating Flow", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, July 2011. [.pdf] 1.7 MB

Cline, Shane, "Potential Flow Modelling for Wind Turbines", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, April 2011. [.pdf] 22 MB

Akhgari, Arash, "Experimental Investigation of the Performance of a Diffuser-Augmented Vertical Axis Wind Turbine", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, January 2011. [.pdf] 9.9 MB

Hiles, Clayton, "On the Use of Computational Models for Wave Climate Assessment in Support of the Wave Energy Industry", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, December 2010. [.pdf] 6.3 MB

Gassner, Andrew, "Sizing Storage and Wind Generation Capacities in Remote Power Systems", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, December 2010. [.pdf] 1.6 MB

Kerrigan, Brett, "The Techno-Economic Impacts of Using Wind Power and Plug-In Electric Vehicles for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation in Canada", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, November 2010. [.pdf] 1 MB

Miller, Chris, "Liquid Water Dynamics in a Model Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Flow Channel", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, January 2010. [.pdf] 2.7 MB

Barannyk, Oleksandr, "Effect of Chordwise Flexibility and Depth of Submergence on an Oscillating Plate Underwater Propulsion System", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, December 2009. [.pdf] 6 MB

Boronowski, Susan, "Integration of Wave and Tidal Power into the Haida Gwaii Electrical Grid", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, August 2009. [.pdf] 2.2 MB

Kelly, Liam, "Probabilistic Modelling of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Impacts on Distribution Networks in British Columbia", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, August 2009. [.pdf] 5.6 MB

Beatty, Scott, "Analysis and Development of a Three Body Heaving Wave Energy Converter", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, April 2009. [.pdf] 2.8 MB

Carl, Michael, "SOFC Modeling for the Simulation of Residential Cogeneration Systems", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, August 2008. [.pdf] 0.6 MB

Optis, Michael, "Incorporating Life Cycle Assessment into the LEED Green Building Rating System", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, July 2008. [.pdf] 1.9 MB

Minor, Grant, "Experimental Study of Water Droplet Flows in a Model PEM Fuel Cell Gas Microchannel", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, December 2007. [.pdf] 6.9 MB

Zhou, Yuliang Leon, "Modeling and Simulation of Hybrid Electric Vehicles", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, Decmeber 2007. [.pdf] 2.5 MB

Sanderson, Dan, "Affinity purification of NAD -dependent formate dehydrogenase (EC 1.2.1.2) and activity of FDH in miniature enzyme bioreactors", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, December 2007. [.pdf] 860 KB

Schuett, Matthew, "The Potential Contribution of Small Hydroelectric Generation to Meeting Electrical Demand on Vancouver Island", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, July 2007. [.pdf] 1.8 MB

Blanchfield, Justin, "The Extractable Power from Tidal Streams, incuding a Case Study for Haida Gwaii", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, July 2007. [.pdf] 0.7 MB

Elfring, Gwynn, "Thermodynamics of Sorption and Distribution of Water in Nafion", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, July 2007. [.pdf] 1.8 MB

Maddaloni, Jesse, "Techno-economic Optimization of Integrating Wind Power into Constrained Electric Networks", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, March 2007. [.pdf] 748 KB

McKechnie, Jon, "Fabrication of Microfluidic Devices with Application to Membraneless Fuel Cells", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, July 2006. [.pdf] 2.98 MB

Dikeos, John, "Development and Validationof an Active Magnetic Regenerator Refrigeration Cycle Simulation", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, April 2006. [.pdf] 0.8 MB

MacDonald, Brendan, "Mathematical Modelling of a Metal Hydride Hydrogen Storage System", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, April 2006. [.pdf] 1.3 MB

St. Germain, Louise, "A Case Study of Wave Power Integration into the Ucluelet Area Electrical Grid", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, April 2006. [.pdf] 2.1 MB

Tura, Armando, "Active Magnetic Regenerator Experimental Optimization", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, November 2005. [.pdf] 3.4 MB

Bazylak, Aimy, "Modelling Microscale Fuel Cells", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, July 2005. [.pdf] 3.57 MB

Litster, Shawn, "Mathematical Modelling of Fuel Cells for Portable Devices", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, July 2005.

Thatcher, Toby, "Microscle Gas Flow: A Comparison of Grad's 13 moment equations and other continuum approaches", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, May 2005. [.pdf] 2.8 MB

Schwarz, David, "Modelling Catalyst Layers in PEM Fuel Cells: Effect of Transport Limitations and Non-Uniform Platinum Loading", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, April 2005.

Guenther, Matthew, "Modelling and Design Optimization of Low Speed Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, April 2005. [.pdf] 945 KB

Pearce, Niel, "Worldwide Tidal Current Energy Developments and Opportunities on Canada's Pacific Coast", Masters Degree Report, University of Victoria, April 2005.

Martin, Jonathan, "Investigation of a U-Shaped Fuel Cell Flow Channel with Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, November 2004. [.pdf] 5.02 MB

Bond, Maurice, "Non-Equilibrium Evaporation and Condensation", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, July 2004. [.pdf] 2.1 MB

Fimrite, Jeffrey, "Transport Phenomena in Polymer Electrolyte Membranes", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, June 2004. [.pdf] 1.4 MB

Prince-Richard, Sebastien, "A Techno-Economic Analysis of Decentralized Electrolytic Hydrogen Production for Fuel Cell Vehicles", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, June 2004. [.pdf] 2.9 MB

Latham, Ruth A., "Algorithm Development for Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Diagnostics in PEM Fuel Cells", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, May 2004. [.pdf] 2.4 MB

Nguyen, P., "A Three-Dimensional Computational Model of PEM Fuel Cell with Serpentine Gas Channels", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, September 2003. [.pdf] 2.2 MB

Love, Murray, "Land Area and Storage Requirements for Wind and Solar Generation to Meet the US Hourly Electrical Demand", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, August 2003. [.pdf] 3.7 MB

Niet,T., "Modelling Renewable Energy at Race Rocks", M.A.Sc. Thesis, University of Victoria, 2001. [.pdf] 1.0 MB