Students in the Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering programs are required to complete capstone project courses specific to those programs.
Students in the Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering program must complete ELEX 7790 and ELEX 7890 and Students in the Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering program must complete MECH 8190 and MECH 8290.
Capstone project courses cover techniques in project management, where students are required to plan, initiate and complete a complex engineering project. To accomplish this, students must draw on the knowledge and expertise in engineering theory and design they have developed throughout the program. Each team is assigned a faculty member advisor for the project. These courses are a valuable experience as they provide students the opportunity to be involved in solving interesting, real-world problems that have an industry connection.
The School of Energy hosts an annual Engineering Expo. The event features students’ projects from the engineering programs, including Electrical, Mechanical and Mechatronics and Robotics. Project Expo 2022 is tentatively set for the afternoon of May 11 in the Great Hall, building SE02.
Electrical Engineering
Team | Project Title and Description | Faculty Advisory | Sponsor(s) |
Aeden McClain
Bhupinder Thind Brian Card Kyle Wu |
EMA YVR Water Monitoring System – Communication & Power Management:
The EMA water monitoring station’s purpose is to monitor quality of water in channels that drain off the airport. Currently these measurements are being performed manually on a weekly basis. The proposed water monitoring station will collect various water parameters in an automated manor. The stations will enable high accuracy measurements and higher sampling rates reducing the labour and improving the quality of the data. The data is sent to the cloud and is combined with whether and tide data for data analytics. Our portion of the project is to evaluate and implement both LoraWAN and Cellular as possible communication technologies, then supply our recommendations. |
Reza Vahidnia | BCIT / YVR
(This project is a part of YVR project which is managed by CARI at BCIT) |
Makoto Iwaasa
Maxwell Gibson Sahil Nathani William Lao |
Space Capsule Data Acquisition System:
Our industry sponsor, Bruno Geoffrion, is looking to jumpstart the Canadian Space industry by sending a capsule into space to capture video and sensor data from temperature, pressure, and orientation sensors. Our team will design the data acquisition system for this space capsule. This will include an embedded device to capture, process, and record data from cameras and sensors onto a storage device. An antenna system will also be designed to transmit the data from the capsule to the rocket. The main component groups will be sensors, cameras, an embedded device, and an antenna system. |
John Dian | Bruno Geoffrion |
Gary Huang
Joby Matwick Jason Zhang Yao Li |
Podiatric Data Acquisition Sock:
Podiatry is the branch of medicine focusing on the health of the foot, ankle, and leg. Our team is creating a data collection insole using accelerometers and an array of pressure sensors, and an accompanying application. This data can be worked with and visualized in the app and used by health professionals to diagnose and treat problems. The aim is to provide doctors, therapists, and other health professionals with real data that a patient generates over the course of a day instead of the often error-prone data that is traditionally collected in-office. The hardware will consist of a pressure sensor array that is inserted into a patient’s shoe, and a data collection device that reads from it and supports data storage and transmission functionality. |
Robert Trost | |
Luis Canela
Neiah Montero Yanming Bu |
BCIT Industrial Network Cyber Security Simulated Factory:
An integral component of BCIT’s Cybersecurity program labs is its simulated factory. The factory is essential to demonstrate the consequences of cyberattacks on the system and its processes. Currently, the factories in the lab are not programmed and do not function. Our team is a consulting firm contracted by BCIT to test and commission the factories. Several improvements will be implemented, such as: redesign of I/O and PLC panels, alarms, controls, and optimized programming and algorithms. Our work on the simulated factories will improve the overall learning experience of the students enrolled in the BCIT INCS program. |
Jodie Vigar
Roger Gale |
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Abood Barakat
Brian Shin Harbinder Munday Nik Zaitsef |
Optimizing Transformer Efficiency:
This project is an applied research project which involves characterizing an actual distribution transformer under different loading conditions. The group will initially research transformer efficiency to then determine steps and design circuits needed to measure transformer characteristics and efficiency. A testing jig will then be developed to carry out testing procedures adhering to applicable standards and codes. The transformer will be subjected to industrial types of loads. Results of all tests will be presented to industry partners to produce guidelines for a new CSA standard and support amendments to the CEC. |
Ali Palizban
Kathy Manson |
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Kieran Bako
Kristian Nielsen Lucas hall Matthew Peeters |
S.E.A.R.C.H.C.A.M.S. :
We are creating an aerial imaging system to support search and rescue operations. The system will consist of two cameras mounted in a helicopter, on-board image processing, a wireless transmission system to send images to a field station, and a terminal to display the images in real-time. If time permits, we may expand the scope to include relaying the images to a third-party image recognition system currently used by Search and Rescue. The prototype will be designed for operation in the North Shore area. Using our system, search-and-rescue teams will be able to locate lost hikers faster and reach them in time to provide their life-saving services. |
Bob Gill | |
Aleks Zawadzki
David Tang Eric Cheng Mo Amirian |
Multi-sensor Data Acquisition and Camera Device for Marine Application:
This data acquisition device (Undersea laboratory) is a self-contained unit consisting of sensors and cameras designed to operate for an indefinite period underwater. The main components are its multiple sensors (turbidity, temperature, salinity) and two cameras (IR and visible light). Data and video will be streamed live to the internet via a tethered cable to shore. This connection will enable the cameras to be controlled in real-time by the user. The device can remain under water for extended periods without the need for user intervention because it has a self-cleaning feature to address any bio-fouling. This cleaning feature is what sets this device apart from others that are currently available on the market. The idea behind the entire project is to incorporate multiple of these devices into a network where the aggregated data can be used to |
Craig Hennessey |
Students | Project | Faculty Advisor | Sponsor |
Joshua Penner
Kang Jie Henry Wong Aleksey Makin |
Non-Intrusive Blood Sugar Monitoring: To design a device that can quickly, painlessly measure the blood sugar level by measuring the impedance of the skin. This method would be non-intrusive, as it would not require collection of blood and at the same time it would give the results instantly. | Bob Gill | |
Owen Ternoway
Max Horie Dmitriy Kalinov Billal Rahimi |
Brain Computer Interface: Use a Brain Computer Interface (BCI) headset to receive raw electroencephalogram (EEG) data, and then apply signal processing techniques combined with machine learning to detect and interpret thought commands that control external outputs. The application will be used for human population with disabilities that require hands free assistance in their daily lives. | Craig Hennessey | |
Johann Steinhilber
Andrew Fournier Alexander Mueller Aidilma Silva Ferreira |
Hearing Diagnostic Machine: The goal is to develop a portable and affordable hearing testing method to increase the ease of testing, as well as give a more detailed hearing analysis for people exposed to hazardous sound levels in their workplaces. The device will include bone conduction diagnostics tests to evaluate the integrity of the inner ear. | Robert Trost | |
Xavier March
Igor Gasovic-Varga Mitch Vandekeere |
Electric Mining Vehicle Infrastructure: The project will be to design charging infrastructure for an open pit mine to enable the use of electric mining trucks. The research will be based on the current diesel-powered haul trucks, and their operational data such as operating cycle data and diesel consumption, along with the existing mine site map to determine the most effective method to charge the vehicles with the least possible downtime. Project includes determining all charging components such as batteries, charging speed, charging schedule, and charging method. | Ali Palizban | Teck Resources & ABB Group |
Jonathan Oliveros
John Matson Aileen Maynard |
Hydrophone Cetacean Monitor: The device will record undersea sounds. The recording will then be analyzed to catalog the various sounds recorded. We will quantify the sub-sea noise pollution levels as well as detect acoustic signatures for whales and other sea life. The processed audio will be transmitted in real-time online (internet radio station) as well as be recorded for further analysis. | Steven McClain | |
Waris Wajit
Raphael Babar Kinseng Cheng Bryan Tranquilino |
BC Hydro Autonomous Drone: The drone will inspect BC Hydro’s underground vaults. These vaults containing high voltage cable splices are considered confined spaces and are considered as a safety hazard area. This project had prior progress with an operable drone with cameras and sensors, flight control system, and inertial position tracking system. The design and implementation require creating a reliable and robust positioning system, setting up a high-quality video feed, planning a safe recovery method, adding an HMI user interface for operator control, and securing the drone with EMI field protection. | Glenn Pellegrin | BC Hydro |
Raymond Bedry
Jonathan Dearden Christopher Kerr Balkaran Sidhu |
Asset Tracking System: An RFID tracking solution that can be stored in a portable case. The system will be able to sync with a master database that is held on a central server. This master database needs to be designed to allow for multiple computers to access simultaneously, have online/offline syncing capability and be able to import data from other databases such as employee numbers and asset numbers. The system will require power to function on its own for periods of time before being connected to a power system. The end system should incorporate RFID technology as the main way to track assets but also have barcode and manual entry. | Ed Casas | RCMP |
Shaun Tyers
Jasdeep Grewal Dilmeet Sidhu Arbab Ahmed |
Power Supply:The project involves developing a power supply for small form factor ITX PCs. This power supply is more than just a simple AC to DC converter. The supply requires careful design so it can be efficient and meet safety standards. The power supply must be able to perform for higher end PCs that contain powerful CPUs and graphic cards. In addition, it will need to handle these loads for long periods of time while maintaining safe operating temperatures. | Pooya Taheri |
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Mechanical Engineering
Team | Project Title and Description | Faculty Advisory | Sponsor(s) |
Brian Cherry
Ryan Sinkie Colin Yam |
Gear-Change Trigger System for Bicycle Gearboxes | Stephen McMillan | |
Jordan Brown
Avijit Gill Yu Chieh Peng James Brian Refuerzo |
Wood Hydroforming System | Johan Fourie | |
Jesse Meister
Keenan Tolmie Jashanjot Taggar Dana Shirriff |
Manufacturing and Integration of an Electric Foil Board | Johan Fourie | |
Victor Miguel Gonzalez Suarez
Amandeep Grewal Pradhyuman Sharma |
Real-Time Wheelchair Seating Actuation | Jaimie Borisoff and Garrett Kryt (REDLab, BCIT) | |
Jesse Burns
Andrew Hanna Erik Hayden Lael Kliewer |
Modeling of a Series-Elastic Wheelchair Actuator | Jaimie Borisoff and Garrett Kryt (REDLab, BCIT) | |
Nicholas Tsang
Adam van der Goes Joseph Yu Douglas Zheng |
Energy Balance Measurement of an Air Handling Unit | Sirine Maalej | |
Mandeep Basra
Ante Boskovic |
3D Printer Design and Development | Stephen McMillan | |
Ivanium Argie
Usman Hussain |
Automatic Municipal Waste Container | Martin Strange | |
Dong Hyon Bae
Gary Cheng |
Field Cutting Device for Piles | Olivian Ciobanu | |
Lewis Hyde
Eric Steinhilber Willian Austin Winata |
Remote Manufacturing of a Patient Simulator | Johan Fourie | |
Candace Clarke
Samuele Guglielmucci Sokhem Uch Trevor Wilson |
Analysis and Modelling of a Stack Demolition via Hinge Method | Vahid Askari |
Students | Project Name | Faculty Advisor |
Nirvair Dial
Danny Huynh Takeshi Keber Ken Rivera |
3D Printer Integrated Extruder System | Steve McMillan |
Graeme Milne
Colin Noort Johnson Tung |
Consumer CNC Machine | Steve McMillan |
Vinh Phu Ly
Remelius Ong Ahmad Rao |
Charge Capacity Trailer for an Electric Vehicle | Johan Fourie / Greg King |
Ales Palchevskiy
Louthella Pechangco Riley Waldbauer |
Data Acquisition (DAQ) System for a Baja Car | Adam Marciniak / Johan Fourie |
Benjamin Hughes
Matteo Jang Xinlong Wang |
Post-Consumer Plastics Identification and Recycling | Greg King |
Jacob Borrelli
Jordan Helewka |
Pneumatic Mechanical Battery | Vahid Askari |
Ngadhnjim Hoxha
Cody Lan-Phavongkham Dalton Lupul |
Charge Capacity Trailer for an Electric Vehicle | Johan Fourie / Greg King |
Aaron Au
Nicholas Dobi Sungwoo Kim Charles Luu |
Force-Sensing Pushrim for an Electric Assist Wheelchair | Jaimie Borisoff / Garrett Kryt / Johan Fourie |
Karim Soliman
Michael Wait |
Consumer CNC machine | Adam Marciniak / Steve McMillan |
Hans Polo Acebedo
Zhuoheng Li Christian Marzan Jingwei Xiao |
Magnetic Coupling for an Electric Foil Board | Johan Fourie |
View the 2019/20 Capstone Projects [PDF]
View the 2018/19 Capstone Projects [PDF]
View the 2017/18 Capstone Projects [PDF]
View the 2016/17 Capstone Projects [PDF]
View the 2015/16 Capstone Projects [PDF]
View the 2014/15 Capstone Projects [PDF]
View the 2013/14 Capstone Projects [PDF]
View the 2012/13 Capstone Projects [PDF]
View the 2008/09 and 2011/12 Capstone Projects [PDF]