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Acoustic wave propagation testing to determine quality in timber and timber products
(2020)Assessing and grading of raw materials in the timber industry is a key factor in the maximization of extracted value. Several different approaches are utilized to measure the quality of standing timber and sawn lumber. ... -
Advanced separation and anaerobic digestion technologies for value-added bioproducts and biofuel from pulp and paper mill wastes
(2022)In the first research project, the extraction of hemicellulose from the process water and synthetic hydrolyzate using liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) was examined. Specifically, the effects of the main experimental variables ... -
Alternative uses for waste products from biomass burners
(2021)Woody biomass has become an important source of renewable energy throughout the world. A major issue that has risen from the increased use of combustion technology to produce thermal energy is the large amount of waste ... -
Analyzing impacts of brush saw and herbicide treatments on branching and stem quality in northern Ontario jack pine plantations
(2020)In an industry where new science is ever-evolving, forest managers must constantly look towards research to guide best practices in achieving the highest quality forest product. Three common silvicultural treatments ... -
Application of Walki®Biomass cover as a better alternative to plastic mulching
(2022)Mulch is a material that works as a protective layer over the soil so as to retain water and prevent excess evaporation. They are either in the form of continuous sheets like plastic mulch or they come in a shredded form, ... -
Biomass energy potential of forest harvest residue in Northwestern Ontario
Woody biomass contributes less than 6% of total energy production in Canada. Based on previous data relating to the supply, quality and economic potential, this compilation of relevant data provides an estimation on the ... -
Comparative analysis of the properties of tamarack (Larix laricina (Du Roi) K. Koch) particleboard and thermally treated oriented strand board (OSB)
(2014)Engineered wood products (EWPs), for example, particleboard and oriented strand board (OSB), are normally made from wood residuals or small particles of underutilized wood species for replacing solid sawn products as its ... -
Comparative analysis of wood pellet parameters: Canadian case study
(2014-01-22)Canada is one of the world leaders in wood pellet production and export, however, domestic consumption is extremely low. In addition there is no national standard in Canada for wood pellets. The Canadian government announced ... -
Comparing birch core plywood with traditional softwood plywood
(2020)Plywood made with birch cores is an important product in the European Union, and has potential to become an important product in North America. White birch in Ontario is currently an underutilized species. This paper ... -
Comparison of Carbon Footprints: Mass Timer Buildings vs Steels – A Literature Review
(2020)Sustainability and innovation are key components in the fight against climate change. Mass timber buildings have been gaining popularity due to the renewable nature of timber. Although research comparing mass timber ... -
Cross laminated timber (CLT) future potential in Ontario compared with BC and Quebec
(2019)Cross Laminated Timber is a relatively new timber product in Canada with a bright future The product is an advancement that is allowing the industry to create products for larger structures and more specifically taller ... -
Differences in density measures between TreeAzin® injected and non-injected ash wood
(2021)This undergraduate thesis explores an observation made by the City of Thunder Bay’s urban forestry department staff of TreeAzin injected Green Ash tree’s limbs and branches failing shortly after being injected. The ... -
The effects of competition on underplanted juvenile white spruce in fill blocks in northern Alberta
(2020)This paper examined the effects of competition on juvenile white spruce growth planted in the understory of lodgepole pine on a mixedwood boreal site. Growth and success of planted white spruce seedlings were investigated ... -
The effects of plantation spacing on Pinus resinosa wood density variation and managing for increased carbon sequestration
(2020)Pinus resinosa is found throughout a large portion of eastern North America. Dating back to the early settlement era, wood utilization has varied from solely infrastructure to bioenergy and carbon sequestration. Although ... -
Evaluating success of energy from algal biomass
(2022)This thesis explores the effectiveness of algal biomass as a possible alternative to fossil fuels. The thesis examines the cost-effectiveness, sustainability and environmental friendliness factors of algal biomass and ... -
Examining the shear strength of the glue lines in glued laminated timber
(2017)With a soaring global population and continuous depletion of resources, wood and engineered wood products will change the way we carry out conventional construction. Conventional building materials such as concrete and ... -
Exploring physical and mechanical properties of OSB and underutilized species to be used in the Glulam industry
(2021)Glulam lumber is a great building alternative to steel for its strength, aesthetics, and ecofriendly nature. Most of the Glulam produced in North America is made from Spruce, Pine, or Fir (SPF) species due to their ... -
Factors influencing mechanical properties of OSB
(2020)With more and more buildings built around the world, OSB is an important building material. Learning about its properties can help people make use of the OSB panel effectivity. In this paper, the author will examine the ... -
Feasibility of utilizing wood debris for biofuels in Northwestern Ontario
(2017)In recent years’ production of transportation biofuels generated from forest residues have grown rapidly on a global scale. Converting to advanced biofuels is enticing because they can help reduce dependence on oil; mitigate ... -
Finding a natural alternative from forest resources for plastic single use utensils
(2019)The use of plastics by society has increased tremendously due to the high durability of the product and low cost of production. High production has changed many products being made of natural materials such as wood to ...
