Technical Conference

Date: June 18, 2019 - June 19, 2019
Time: 8:30 AM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT
Location: Centre for Urban Innovation, 44 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON M5B 1G3
Open To: NESTNet Members
Contact: Hani Al Hakeem at hani.alhakeem@ryerson.ca

The scene from the 2017 NESTNet Technical Conference.

 Description

The fourth annual NSERC Energy Storage Technology Network (NESTNet)Technical Conference and AGM will be held on Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 19 at the brand new Centre for Urban Innovation.

As we move towards cleaner energy systems, demand for innovative energy storage solutions is rising. This conference, open exclusively to NESTNet members, brings together leaders from the academic community, industry, utilities and governmnet from across Canada and around the world. It provides a stage for them to discuss their progress so far and share their outlooks for the future.

All NESTNet researchers and research steering committee members are expected to attend both days. All NESTNet industry and government partners are strongly encouraged to participate.

 Program

Day 1 (Tuesday, June 18, 2019)

8:30 a.m. ET
Breakfast and registration
 Level 1 (Atrium)

9:00
Welcome and opening remarks
Bala Venkatesh, Ryerson University
 Level 1 (Atrium)

9:15
Group photos
 Level 1 (Atrium)

9:45
Theme 1 overview: Energy storage technologies
Bala Venkatesh on behalf of F. Handan Tezel, University of Ottawa
 Level 3 (CUI 317)

10:15
Project 1.1: Hybrid multi-level grid-scale battery thermal management system
Sepher Fourashani on behalf of Majid Bahrami, Simon Fraser University

10:30
Project 1.2: Fabrication, mathematical modelling, design and testing of flywheels for grid-scale energy storage
Marc Secanell, University of Alberta

10:45
Project 1.3: Design and testing of an innovative energy accumulator for underwater CAES
Mehdi Ebrahimi on behalf of Rupp Carriveau, University of Windsor

11:00
Project 1.4: Thermal energy storage in adsorbent beds for space heating and cooling applications
Ye Hua on behalf of F. Handan Tezel, University of Ottawa

11:15
Project 1.5: Hybrid energy storage system designs
Barbara Rosado on behalf of Bala Venkatesh, Ryerson University

11:30
Lunch
 Level 2 (CUI 219)

12:30 p.m.
Theme 2 overview: Power electronics converters
Bala Venkatesh on behalf of Liuchen Chang, University of New Brunswick
 Level 3 (CUI 317)

1:00
Project 2.1: Modular architecture and functionality of energy storage power converters
Shuang Xu on behalf of Liuchen Chang, University of New Brunswick

1:15
Project 2.2: Digital control systems of power converters for energy storage
Vijay Sood, Ontario Tech University

1:30
Project 2.3: Coordinated operation of multiple storage units and technologies
Mostafa Mahfouz on behalf of Reza Iravani, University of Toronto

1:45
Project 2.4: SCADA interface for energy storage systems
Tariq Iqbal, Memorial University

2:00
Project 2.5: Control systems for second-life batteries for grid-scale energy storage
Lukas Swan, Dalhousie University

2:15
Break and networking
 Level 2 (CUI 219)

2:30
Theme 3 overview: Power systems integration
Claudio Cañizares, University of Waterloo
 Level 3 (CUI 317)

3:00
Project 3.1: Optimal planning for energy storage facilities in transmission systems
Miguel Anjos on behalf of Hamid Zareipour, University of Calgary

3:15
Project 3.3: Energy storage device protection
Christian Richard on behalf of Saleh Saleh, University of New Brunswick

3:30
Break and networking
 Level 2 (CUI 219)

3:45
Project 3.4: Integration of energy storage for improving power quality of smart distribution systems
Magdy Salama, University of Waterloo

4:00
Project 3.5: Operation and control of power systems with energy storage systems
Behnam Tamimi on behalf of Claudio Cañizares, University of Waterloo

4:15
Project 3.6: Reliability modeling and assessment of power systems with energy storage systems
Prasanna Piya on behalf of Rajesh Karki, University of Saskatchewan

4:30
Project 3.7: Capacity markets for energy storage - design and implementation
Amr Adel on behalf of Bala Venkatesh, Ryerson University

4:45–5:45
Poster session
 Level 2 (CUI 219)

6:00–8:00
Dinner and awards
 Winners of the energy storage design challenge and award for best poster to be announced
 Level 3 (CUI 317)

Day 2 (Wednesday, June 19, 2019)

8:30 a.m. ET
Breakfast and registration
 Level 1 (Atrium)

9:00
Welcome and opening remarks
Miguel Anjos, University of Edinburgh and Polytechnique Montréal
 Level 3 (CUI 317)

9:15
Theme 4 overview: Economics and policy
Miguel Anjos, University of Edinburgh and Polytechnique Montréal

9:45
Project 4.1: Development of life cycle net energy ratio of energy storage technologies
Mustafizur Rahman on behalf of Amit Kumar, University of Alberta

10:00
Project 4.2: Modelling electricity market prices considering large-scale energy storage penetration
Elizaveta Kuznetsova on behalf of Miguel Anjos, Polytechnique Montréal

10:15
Project 4.3: Provision of ancillary services by energy storage systems
Kankar Bhattacharya, University of Waterloo

10:30
Project 4.4: Optimal brokerage models for the grid integration of energy storage
Juan Gómez-Herrera on behalf of Miguel Anjos, Polytechnique Montréal

10:45
Break and networking
 Level 2 (CUI 219)

11:00
Project 4.5: Towards federal and provincial energy storage policy frameworks for Canada
Mark Winfield, York University
 Level 3 (CUI 317)

11:15
Project 4.6: Social acceptance of energy storage systems
Ian Rowlands, University of Waterloo

11:30
Presentation: Commercialization update
Marcelo Sarkis, Prima IP

11:45
Presentation: Internationalization update
Ian Rowlands, University of Waterloo

12:00 p.m.
Presentation: Public perceptions of grid-scale energy storage technologies in the UK and Canada
Chris Jones, University of Surrey

12:15
Presentation: Sustainable Energy for the Advancement of Society – a new Brazilian R&D centre
Walmir Freitas, University of Campinas

12:30
Closing remarks
Miguel Anjos, University of Edinburgh and Polytechnique Montréal

12:45–2:00
Lunch
 Level 2 (CUI 219

3:00–5:00
Board of directors meeting
 Level 2 (CUI 219)

6:00–8:00
Dinner
Board of directors and research steering committee members

 Registration

Please use the access code provided to register via the Eventbrite link at the top of this page. If you have not received your code or have any problems or questions regarding registration, please email Hani Al Hakeem at hani.alhakeem@ryerson.ca.

 Accessibility

Ryerson is committed to providing an accessible learning environment. Please let us know if we need to make any accommodations to ensure your inclusion in this event.

 Hotels

We have courtesy rates at the following hotels (exclusive of taxes and fees) within a short walking distance of the conference venue:

Chelsea Hotel
33 Gerrard Street West

$180 (Chelsea Room Queen/2 Doubles) per night for up to three nights.
Cancellation up to 4 p.m. on date of arrival with no charge.
No rooms have been blocked so please book early to guarantee a room for your stay.
Call 1-800-CHELSEA (243-5732) and ask for the “Ryerson Corporate Rate” or use this custom booking link (external link, opens in new window) .

Holiday Inn
30 Carlton Street

$164 (standard room) per night.
Cancellation up to 24 hours prior to date of arrival with no charge.
No rooms have been blocked, so please book early to guarantee a room for your stay.
Call (416) 977-6655 and ask for the “Ryerson University Rate” or use this this custom booking link (external link, opens in new window) .