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Title:

Youth- Green Development of an automated colorimetric sensor for monitoring ammonium in water

Agreement Number:

921970

Agreement Value:

$9,840.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 1, 2019 - Apr 30, 2019

Description:

A sensor previously developed for automated detection of disinfection by-products in drinking water will be upgraded, modified, and validated for use in monitoring dissolved ammonium in municipal and industrial wastewater, as well as source water. This work will require extensive redesign of the reaction sequence and mechanical control scheme, as well as programming of a user interface for calibration, automation, manual control, and historical data retrieval.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program - Green is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the green economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M5H 4E8

Reference Number:

172-2018-2019-Q4-921970

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

131751612

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

A.U.G. Signals Ltd.

Federal Riding Name:

Spadina--Fort York

Federal Riding Number:

35101

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Green Youth Employment Program

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

Green projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

334512