PROJECT HISTORY / EXPERIENCE
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COMPUTER PROGRAMMING/COMPUTER APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
The following list of projects outlines the experience of the individual not necessarily the corporate experience.
NOx/Ozone Environmental Review,
TransCanada/Environment Canada (TJ
McCann)
Alberta, Canada
Literature review of environmental effects of NOx and Ozone in relation
to strategies for NOx controls for gas turbines. Review of impacts from
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SRC). Review of: ozone monitoring in Alberta;
ozone regulations in USEPA/Canada; ozone and NOx photochemistry. Technical
writing/editing.
Tucker Project, Air Quality, Husky
Alberta, Canada
Air Quality modelling in simple and intermediate terrain using the CalPUFF
model. Meteorological data review and emissions inventory preparation
and estimation. Model verification and preparation of report.
Orion EOR Project, Air Quality, BlackRock
Alberta, Canada
Air Quality modelling in simple and intermediate terrain using the CalPUFF
model. Meteorological data review and emissions inventory preparation
and estimation. Model verification and preparation of report.
Aerosol Assessment, (Toxcon HSRC)
Alberta, Canada
An integral component of the investigation on potential health effects
from a new house carpet powder, the distribution of fine particles were
analyzed. Distribution statistics and graphics were developed and a report
was prepared.
Air Quality Modelling Training
Alberta, Canada
A delegation of professors from Chinese universities were trained on the
Canadian perspective of environmental issues related to the oil and gas
development. An overview of meteorology, air quality modelling issues,
emissions estimation and practical examples were presented. (1-d course)
Lochend Sour Gas Well Modelling,
City of Calgary
Alberta, Canada
Modelling of combusted and uncombusted H2S and SO2 from the proposed Lochend
sour gas well near Calgary. A detailed investigation of dense gas effects
using the SLAB model was prepared. A far field model using neutrally buoyant
gas was prepared using the ISC model.
Hub Oil Fire Review, (Komex)
Alberta, Canada
A review and report on the meteorology and probable plume path for the
first few hours of the Hub Oil Refinery fire in 1998.
Maxhamish Air Quality Permit, (Salmo)
Ft. Liard, B.C., Canada
Air quality modelling in simple and complex terrain for the Maxhamish
Gas plant in northern B.C. Emissions, modelling and report were prepared
for the B.C. permit to operate. (ISC)
Lubicon Lake, (Sorrel Environmental)
Alberta, Canada
As a part of the Lubicon Lake lands claim process, the settlement (village)
at Lubicon Lake will be moved. The air quality impacted by sources within
20km was modelled using the ISC model in complex terrain. Emission estimates
included plant, battery and fugitives from well-heads.
Air Quality Modelling, Amoco
Alberta, Canada
An update to Wolf Lake operations resulted in a need to update the air
quality modelling for Amoco's permit. (ISC)
EIA, Suncor Energy
Alberta, Canada
Management of the air quality task of the EIA for the Project Millennium
oil sands mine and facilities expansion. Meteorological data set preparation
and quality assurance based on site data from two meteorological towers.
Emissions inventory preparation for the Millennium project and greater
oil sands area. Air quality model development (ISCBE configuration and
CALPUFF), calibration and use.
Noise Assessment, Diavik Diamond
Mines
Northwest Territories, Canada
A preliminary noise assessment was completed for Diavik Diamond Mines
which included three separate noise assessments: aircraft noise assessment
based on the aircraft types and frequency of traffic; general mine operation
noise levels were estimated based on literature noise spectrum and were
modelled using a modified version of NoiseCalc sound program.
Cyanide Spill, EuroGold
Turkey
Hazardous gas assessment involving the estimation of cyanide spill emission
rates to the atmosphere and heavy gas dispersion assessment for a human
health risk and consequence analysis for a proposed gold mine. Estimation
of toxic gas concentrations in the direction of a nearby village.
Gazoduc, TransQuebec and Maritime Pipeline Quebec, Canada
Two complex terrain air quality dispersion modelling assessments of compressor
stations along the proposed TransQuebec and Maritime pipeline. The USEPA
ISC model was applied using five-year meteorological data sets.
Air Quality Monitoring, Newport
Petroleum
Saskatchewan, Canada
Responsible for the design, implementation and environmental management
of an air quality monitoring program for a new sour gas plant. Monitoring
results from two trailers were analyzed to assess the likely hood of air
quality problems reported at residential locations were resulting from
the sour gas plant or from oil field operations.
Leak Detection/Emission Estimation,
Union Carbide
Canada Alberta, Canada
Estimation of VOC and speciation emissions from the proposed Union
Carbide Prentiss polyethylene plant expansion. Greenhouse gas emission
inventory was also prepared.
Air Quality Modelling, Weldwood
Canada
Alberta, Canada
Dispersion modelling using the ISC model in complex terrain for Weldwood
Canada, Hinton mill for their license renewal. A review and detailed comparison
of monitoring air quality data and meteorological data was completed in
preparation for modelling.
Landfill Gas Dispersion, City
of Windsor
Ontario, Canada
Technical direction and model configuration of the air quality modelling
of landfill gases for the City of Windsor proposed elevated landfill.
Registration, Canadian 88 Alberta, Canada
Nitrogen dioxide (NOx) emissions summary was prepared from plant operations
information and a screening level air quality model for NOx was developed.
A registration was prepared for a renewal for a permit to operate.
Air Quality Modelling, Saskatchewan
Wheat Pool
British Columbia, Canada
Technical direction of the ISC modelling for particulates, NOx, and
SO2 at the proposed SWP-Cargill grain terminal at Robert's Bank. Preparation
of report graphics of the modelling results.
Clean Air Act Permit, CS Resources
Ltd
Western Saskatchewan, Canada
Air quality dispersion modelling for the Senlac Thermal Project and
preparation of the Clean Air Act operating permit. The Alberta Environment
air quality dispersion models were used in the assessment of heavy oil
plant emissions from steam generators, flares and other sources of SO2
and NOx.
Wolf Lake Heavy Oil EIA, Amoco
Northeastern Alberta, Canada
Air quality dispersion modelling using Alberta Environment and U.S. EPA
dispersion models was used in this EIA amendment to determine air quality
impacts as a result of the increased emissions for the Wolf Lake and Primrose
operations. Plant site steam generators, processing equipment and field
flares were included in the assessment of SO2, NOx and VOC concentrations.
Greenhouse gas calculations and ozone precursor concentrations for ozone
generation potential were included in the assessment for the EIA and AEUB
approval.
Air Quality Scoping Assessment,
EIA
Buenos Aires, Argentina, SA
A scoping and issues assessment of the emissions and air quality resulting
from port and ship traffic for the Hidrovia project in Buenos Aires. The
EIA was a part of international project for approval of dredging of 3400
km of rivers in South America. Potential industrial related emission increases
were scoped including dust and diesel emissions.
Dust Dispersion Exposure Modelling,
Confidential
Vancouver, British Columbia
Exposure problem formulation, dust dispersion modelling and expert
consulting on the dispersion of dust from a landfill site in the greater
Vancouver regional district for a human health risk assessment. U.S. EPA
dispersion model techniques were applied and emissions were calculated
based on field sampling and emission factor estimates.
Air Quality Assessment, Ford
Buenos Aires, Argentina, SA
Air quality modelling around the Ford assembly and painting buildings
to assess the ground level concentrations of hazardous fumes from rooftop
vents.
Odour and Noise Assessment, Murphy Oil
Alberta, Canada
Resulting from public complaints about odours adjacent to a gas compressor
station and well battery, a continuous H2S and meteorological monitoring
was developed. A noise survey was performed on the plant operations. The
monitoring results were assessed and recommendations for remediation were
supplied.
Dust Dispersion Exposure Modelling
Eastern Ontario, Canada
Dust dispersion modelling using fundamentals and the U.S. EPA dispersion
models (ISC, SCREEN and FDM) for a human health risk assessment of fugitive
dust emissions from the hazardous waste pile of an electro-arc furnace
flue dust at a steel recycling plant.
Complex Terrain Dispersion Modelling,
Alcan
Western British Columbia, Canada
Complex terrain dispersion modelling in a screening assessment for
the design of a regional air quality monitoring plan in the Kitimat valley
for Alcan, Methanex and Eurocan. The US EPA- ISC model was used in a screening
level assessment of the emissions from three industrial source groups
and included air quality estimates of TRS, NOx, SOx, TSP and fluorides.
Recommendations were made as to the siting of the ambient air quality
monitoring stations.
Long-Term Monitoring, Murphy Oil
Western Saskatchewan, Canada
Long-term air quality management including the assessment of air quality
monitoring results, and preparation of regular reports of static and continuous
monitoring results to the provincial government.
Primrose Commercial Development, Amoco
Northeastern Alberta, Canada
The Primrose Commercial Development is the first expansion phase from
the pilot study of the steam injection oil sands recovery project by Amoco.
Air dispersion of slightly sour gas from 33 flared annulus gas oil production
well stacks was performed using the Alberta Environment SEEC model for
SO2. NO2 dispersion calculations were performed for the commercial development
steam generators and existing plant operation equipment using the AlbertaEnvironment
SEEC model.
Air Quality Modelling for Monkman
Area Gas Development
Northeastern British Columbia, Canada
Complex terrain air modelling using Alberta Environment and U.S. EPA
air quality models for an environmental impact assessment of the gas development
and expansion in the Sukunka and Bullmoose valleys, and Monkman gas field.
Progress Gas Expansion Northwestern
Alberta, Canada
Air quality modelling and permit preparations for a number of existing
and expansion stacks and flares. The Alberta Environment air quality models
were used in the analysis.
Landfill Gas Dispersion, City of Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta
Gas contaminant dispersion estimates for the proposed Aurum Landfill site,
using a modified ERCB computer model (PLUMES2) and the Wilson/Zelt computer
model (SHELTER/EXPOSURE).
Indoor Air Quality Investigation
in Drayton Valley Edmonton, Alberta
Time series analysis of data from indoor monitoring equipment recording
concentrations of contaminants in residential houses downwind of several
pulp mills near Drayton Valley, Alberta. Programming of several analysis
packages and graphical generation of analysis results provided insight
for meaningful interpretation of the data.
Occupational Health and Safety &
Alberta Public Safety Service Grants
Edmonton, Alberta
Development and programming of two state of the art dispersion models
(SHELTER and EXPOSURE) which run on an IBM PC computer. The models predict
concentrations and concentration fluctuation levels downwind of sources
and predict indoor/outdoor toxicity and mortality estimates based on the
gas lethality. Supervision of an experimental plume dispersion study in
a water channel simulation of an atmospheric boundary layer. Co-ordination
and preparation of reports and presentations.
Toxicitiy Review, (Salmo Consulting)
Alberta, Canada
Literature review of fish toxicity to selected metals.
Human Health Risk Assessment, BlackRock
Alberta, Canada
Screening level human health risk assessment for BlackRock Ventures Inc.
for a SAGD heavy oil project in northeastern Alberta. The assessment examined
reasonable maximum exposures to industrial emissions in the Cold Lake
area. Literature review and qualitative mutlipathway exposure for effects
of PAHs and acid deposition.
Risk Assessment Training
Alberta, Canada
A delegation of professors from Chinese universities were trained on the
Canadian perspective of environmental issues related to the oil and gas
development. An overview of ecological and human health risk assessment
issues, practices and modelling methods were presented. (1-day course)
City of Calgary Landfill
Alberta, Canada
Peer review of a risk assessment prepared for a food industry adjacent
to a landfill in Calgary. The risk assessment was reviewed and explained
to City officials for their decision to allow the development.
Goodfish Lake, (ToxCon HSRC)
Alberta, Canada
Review and reassessment of gas migration through basement slab and grade
slab concrete into above structures. Gas migration resulting from PERC
and landfill contamination.
Lead Paint Exposure, City of Edmonton
(ToxCon HSRC)
Alberta, Canada
Estimate of human health and wildlife exposure and risk assessment from
soils contaminated with lead paint below a historic bridge. The contamination
resulted from years of exposure to lead gasoline emissions and chips of
paint from sand blasting (cleaning) of the structure.
Cyanide Spill, EuroGold
Turkey
Hazardous gas assessment involving the estimation of cyanide spill emission
rates to the atmosphere and heavy gas dispersion assessment for a human
health risk and consequence analysis for a proposed gold mine.
Performance Assessment, Syncrude
Alberta, Canada
Project management of the performance assessment of the closure plan for
Syncrude. Wildlife, vegetation, forestry, soils and water resources impacts
were modelled and predicted through a GIS based framework. A flexible
closure planning protocol was developed to co-ordinate and direct closure
planning based on company goals and policies and environmental risk.
Ecological / Human Health Risk Assessment,
Syncrude
Alberta, Canada
An on-site, off-site and regional analysis of exposure for an ecological
and human health risk assessment. The ecological analysis was performed
probabilistically and examined the risks based on observed and predicted
concentrations in waterbodies, soils and vegetation. The exposure assessment
model included contaminant flows from the on-site landforms, through wetlands,
rivers and seepage discharges to the Athabasca River. A river dispersion
model was created to predict dilution zones and exposure concentrations
for various release configurations. Risks to ecological subpopulation
receptors were determined by developing a probabilistic risk assessment.
Risks to humans were assessed based on on-site and off-site impact exposure
scenarios.
Dust Dispersion Exposure Modelling, Confidential
Vancouver, B.C.
Exposure problem formulation, dust dispersion modelling and expert consulting
on the dispersion of dust from a landfill site in the greater Vancouver
regional district for a human health risk assessment. U.S. EPA dispersion
model techniques were applied and emissions were calculated based on field
sampling and emission factor estimates.
Dust Dispersion Exposure Modelling, Confidential
Eastern Ontario, Canada
Dust dispersion modelling using fundamentals and the U.S. EPA dispersion
models (ISC, SCREEN and FDM) for a human health risk assessment of fugitive
dust emissions from the hazardous waste pile of an electro-arc furnace
flue dust pile at a steel recycling plant.
Decision Analysis Voisey Bay
Technical direction for the development of a probabilistic decision analysis
model to assess the mine development options based on environmental impacts,
costs and consequences. Preparation of presentation materials.
Preliminary Risk Assessment of
Water Discharges, Placer Dome and Environment
Canada
Northern Ontario, Canada
Preliminary ecological risk assessment of water discharges of heavy metals
for Placer Dome and Environment Canada. The screening level assessment
was performed deterministically to determine worst-case risks to ecological
receptors.
Preliminary Risk Assessment of Seepage Water Discharges,
Syncrude and Suncor
Alberta, Canada
Preliminary risk assessment of the seepage water discharges from fine
tailings sites was analyzed probabilistically. The exposure model was
developed probabilistically using C++ code and examined aquatic biota,
fish tissue and osprey as receptor endpoints.
End-Cap Lake Water Quality, Syncrude
Alberta, Canada
The potential effects on aquatic biota and plant and fish tissue concentrations
were determined in a risk assessment framework for Syncrude Canada Ltd.
Assisted in the assessment by performing probabilistic fate and exposure
model calculations to determine water quality concentrations and plant
and fish tissue concentrations.
Northumberland Strait Crossing Prince
Edward Island, Canada
The analysis of the ice bearing resistance of the piers for the Northumberland
Strait Crossing bridge was programmed probabilistically using the Zelt
Probabilistic Risk Assessment Framework. The analysis increased the efficiency
of the calculations and achieved a factor of 20 increase in speed. (C++
DOS)
Crab Orchard Superfund Site
Chicago, USA
Screening level and later detailed ecological risk assessment on this
superfund site following the EPA guidelines. This project involved screening
multiple chemical contaminants, multiple sites and multiple receptors.
The initial assessment was performed deterministically because of limited
data and the large scope of the calculations. A probabilistic assessment
of risk was conducted to put problem sites and deterministic risks into
perspective.
Performance Assessment, Suncor and Syncrude
Alberta, Canada
Performance assessment investigating three land reclamation scenarios
using generic landscapes for Syncrude and Suncor. Surface water quality
and seepage water was modelled for each of the three landscapes and exposure
calculations were performed to assess potential off-site impacts. The
assessment was performed probabilistically using steady state seasonal
modelling and Monte Carlo time series transient modelling. Code was developed
in C++ to do the calculations with greater efficiency and speed than typical
spreadsheet assessments.
Rossdale Water Intake Health Risk Assessment, (ToxCon)
Alberta, Canada
Probabilistic formulation of a health risk assessment model for contaminant
exposure through consumption and use of Edmonton drinking water produced
at the Rossdale Water Treatment plant in Edmonton, Alberta. The analysis
included a probabilistic pathway analysis of compounds from drinking water
to a lifetime averaged human receptor. This analysis was combined with
an Alberta Research Council dispersion study to calibrate spill masses,
into the stormwater sewer system, that would generate LOAEL/NOAEL level
doses and Canadian drinking water chronic guideline concentrations.
Klua Creek Well Blowout, Anadarko
(Salmo)
B.C., Canada
As a part of the assessment of the gas well blowout that resulted in a
large amount of saline water spilled on the surrounding area, spring runoff
water quality was predicted for the drainage area effected.
Millenium Project EIA, Suncor Energy
Alberta, Canada
Development of the water quality model and technical manager of the water
quality modelling in the Athabasca River oil sands area for the EIA for
the Project Millennium oil sands mine and facilities expansion.
Muskeg River EIA, Shell Canada
Alberta, Canada
Development of the water quality model and technical manager of the water
quality modelling in the Athabasca River oil sands area for the EIA for
the Lease 13 oil sands mine and facilities application.
Bow River Mixing Zone Study, City of
Calgary
Alberta, Canada
This assessment combined state of the art water quality simulation model
development and Monte Carlo techniques to analyze the size of the mixing
zone and probabilities of exceeding chronic and acute criteria in the
Bow River (Alberta), because of effluent loadings from two City of Calgary
municipal wastewater treatment plants. The study included statistical
assessments of effluent loadings and simulated long-time series of loadings
stochastically based on historical records.
WL Screen Model Development, Alberta
Environment
Alberta, Canada
Development of the overlapping dilution zone water quality model for AEP's
WL SCREEN screening tool for wastewater and mixing zone discharges.
Effluent Dilution Assessment, Sherritt
Alberta, Canada
Analysis of the near-field dilution zones downstream of different discharge
types on the North Saskatchewan River for Sherritt. The assessment compared
allowable bank and diffuser discharges effluent loadings based on mixing
zone criteria and requirements.
Sediment Transfer Modelling
Alberta, Canada
Sediment resuspension modelling and programming changes to the U.S. EPA-WASP
model based on laboratory empirical relationships of the resuspension
of sediments in the Athabasca River.
Spill Model Development, Northern
River Basin Study
Alberta, Canada
Using the Northern River Basin Study longitudinal and transverse dispersion
study results, a Windows-based, user-friendly spill model was developed
to predict the time of arrival and downstream water quality concentrations
as a result of instantaneous spills anywhere in the Athabasca River basin.
The C++ program allows the user to point and click the location of the
spill and view the spill-induced water concentrations at user-specified
downstream locations. The program displays a list of contacts and phone
numbers of downstream users affected by the spill.
Sediment/Silt Influence Zone Modelling,
Suncor
Alberta, Canada
Sediment/silt resuspension due to bridge construction at the Suncor oil
sands Steepbank Mine was modelled to predict the zone of influence for
fisheries due to the construction.
Effluent Sampling Frequency Modelling,
Canadian Liquid Air
Alberta, Canada
Analysis of a short, six month time series of effluent quality was used
to generate a statistically equivalent simulated time series to determine
a cost-optimized sampling frequency that still meets government guidelines.
This stochastic simulation was performed for Canadian Liquid Air.
Effluent Dilution, Weyerhaeuser
Northern Alberta, Canada
Dilution calculations to assess the dilution potential of the Weyerhaeuser
effluent in the Wapiti/Smoky River systems. The assessment also included
a review of the mixing characteristics at the junction of the Wapiti and
Smoky rivers.
Thermal Plume Dispersion Modelling,
Suncor
Northern Alberta, Canada
Analysis of an excess thermal discharge into a river examining the extent
of the thermal plume in summer and the extent of ice-suppression in winter
for a Suncor expansion. Analysis of the near-field initial dilution of
the discharge jet using various diffuser designs and the far-field plume.
Water Quality Dispersion Modelling,
City of Calgary
Alberta, Canada
Formulation of a probabilistic dispersion and fate model for a waste load
allocation analysis being performed on the Bow River, using the USEPA
WASP4 water quality model.
Water Quality Dispersion Modelling
Southern Alberta, Canada
Formulation and calibration of a probabilistic dispersion and fate model
for a waste load allocation analysis being performed on the Oldman River,
using the USEPA WASP4 water quality model.
Wetlands Quality/Dispersion Modelling,
Suncor/Syncrude
Northern Alberta, Canada
Probabilistic formulation of a risk assessment model to examine migration
and fate of PAH's and other compounds in the fine tails capping water
for the Suncor/Syncrude Oils Sands wetlands reclamation plan. The probabilistic
compound loading from the wet landscape model was input into a probabilistic
dispersion model of the Athabasca River using the USEPA WASP4 water quality
model.
Water Quality Dispersion Modelling
Alberta, Canada
Computer modelling and probabilistic simulation of the dispersion of contaminants
from the Canada Creosote site on the Bow River, Calgary using the USEPA
WASP4 water quality model.
COMPUTER
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
Project Planner Database and Tracking
System, TeraEnv
Alberta, Canada
A database was created for internal project tracking. The database
was developed for a multi-user environment to track progress and issue.
Reports were created for weekly and monthly planning. (VB-Access)
Inspector Reporting System, Alliance
Pipeline (Salmo Consulting)
USA, Canada
Two database systems were created for Alliance Pipeline Project (Canada)
and Alliance Pipeline L.P. (U.S.A) to enable environmental inspectors
to electronically complete inspection reports on field laptop computers
and submit their reports to centrally located master databases. These
database systems allow completion of reporting forms that meet the requirements
for Canadian and U.S. regulatory agencies (NEB and U.S. EPA). Reporting
requirements include: general reporting, contact meeting notes, spills,
water-crossings, non-compliance events and follow-up inspection reports.
(VB-Access)
Commitment Tracking Database, Alliance
Pipeline (Salmo Consulting)
Western Canada
The database catalogues and tracks progress on fulfilment of environmental
commitments made by Alliance during hearings and public meetings, and
of conditions contained in the project approval. Captured in the database
are: the exact text of commitment, the origin of the commitment text,
progress to fulfilment, and information about each commitment. Specific
data collected on each commitment includes: type, topic, activities it
relates to, locations it affects and completion progress. (VB-Access)
Decision Support Software, INGAA
Alberta, Canada
A user-friendly, risk based, decision support Windows® program (CROSSING)
was developed. The program accepts readily available stream and biological
information then calculates the impacts of stream crossing sediment emissions.
The dispersion model and graphics (plotting and contouring) were refined
from original code. (C++ Windows)
Project Management Software, Suncor
Alberta, Canada
A user-friendly project management database was programmed in Excel-Visual
Basic to track project costs and personnel hours charged on a weekly basis
and compare the charged hours against budgeted hours. The system was used
to project Millennium Project EIA for Suncor. (VB Excel)
Project Management Software, Nova
Alberta, Canada
A probabilistic project management schedule was prepared in Excel to estimate
likelihood of project permit acquisition by company target dates. (@Risk
Excel)
Spill Model Development, Northern
River Basin Study
Alberta, Canada
Using the Northern River Basin Study longitudinal and transverse dispersion
study results, a Windows-based user-friendly spill model was developed
to predict the time of arrival and downstream water quality concentrations
as a result of instantaneous spills anywhere in the Athabasca River basin.
The C++ program allows the user to point and click the location of the
spill and view the spill-induced water concentrations at user-specified
downstream locations. The program displays a list of contacts and phone
numbers of downstream users affected by the spill. (C++ Windows)
Northumberland Strait Crossing Prince
Edward Island, Canada
The analysis of the ice bearing resistance of the piers for the Northumberland
Strait Crossing bridge was programmed probabilistically using the Zelt
Probabilistic Risk Assessment Framework. The analysis increased the efficiency
of the calculations and achieved a factor of 20 increase in speed. (C++
DOS)
Model Pre/Post-Processor in Windows®
Northern Alberta, Canada
An MS-Windows program was developed to be a user-friendly interface for
the U.S. EPA water quality modelling program WASP. WASP is a large FORTRAN-77
code and the operating configuration required 8 MB of RAM (under a DOS
extender). The Windows interface program allowed the user to modify selected
parameters of preconfigured WASP input files. The program ran the WASP
model in a DOS window then returned to the Windows environment to postprocess
the output files. Various XY-plots and contour plots were included in
the postprocessor as well as observed data import and export of plotted
data. (C++ Windows)
Probabilistic Risk Assessment Framework,
Suncor/Syncrude
Northern Alberta, Canada
Developed an object-oriented framework for probabilistic calculations.
The library was incorporated into several DOS programs to analyze ecological
and human health performance assessment of the Suncor/Syncrude reclamation
scenarios. The framework allowed a model to be coded with standard C variables
and then converted to a Monte Carlo (probabilistic) analysis with very
few code changes. (C++)
User-Interface Development, Spicer
Corp
Ontario, Canada
Developed a user interface in the UNIX MOTIF graphical window interface
for the new UNIX platform version of "Imagenation" image/document
view/edit software system for Spicer Corp. (Motif)
H2S Toxic Gas Dispersion Model, Occupational
Health and Safety & Alberta Public Safety Service Grants
Edmonton, Alberta
Model and theory development and programming of two state of the art air
dispersion models (SHELTER and EXPOSURE) which run on an IBM PC computer
in a user-friendly way. The project included the development of a fast
DOS pop-up window environment operating in text and graphics modes, development
of graphical plotting routines and development of the algorithms implementing
the dispersion models. The models predict concentrations and concentration
fluctuation levels downwind of sources and predict indoor and outdoor,
toxicity and mortality estimates based on the gas lethality. The computer
programs are used by several Alberta and Ontario government agencies and
by several agencies in the U.S. and England. (C-DOS)
Robotics Control Theory Program,
(University of Alberta)
Edmonton, Alberta
Developed a three-dimensional flexible linkage robot simulation program
to investigate various PID and high-level control strategies. The program
was developed for the DOS and UNIX computer platforms. In the DOS environment
the program both processed the control strategies and animated the movement
of the robot's arms in three dimensions. (C/C++)
Scientific Plotting
Edmonton, Alberta
Developed a scientific plotting and data analysis program in C and assembler
to operate in MSDOS. Scientific time series analysis, digital filtering,
Fourier transforms and data series mathematics operations were included.
The program included a messaging system to control pop-up windows and
menus in text and graphics modes. Printer output for dot matrix and laser
jet printers were included. (C/C++)
