Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Leveraging digital twin for process eco-efficiency and optimization of pea protein fractionation
Agreement Number:
1015386
Agreement Value:
$249,920.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 22, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Thermal pre-treatment, specifically Radio Frequency (RF) treatment of pulses prior to protein extraction has been proven to improve fractionation efficiency and functionality of protein concentrates. Towards fully adopting these methods at industrial scale, it is necessary to establish the optimum process configuration and conditions that maximizes the overall technoeco-environmental performance. While the experimental optimization approach provides a reflective model for optimization, just a few scenarios can be carried out. Therefore, this project seeks to develop a digital twin model to reflect pilot-scale pea and faba bean flour and protein fractionation, thus providing a means for control, optimization, and productprocess performance prediction. This project will support the CSTIP goals in terms of enabling the innovation of new technologies. The dataset generated will support the design and improvement of plant protein fractionation technologies. Moreover, this will strengthen collaborations among different stakeholders in pulse protein production towards enhancing the overall Canadian bioeconomy.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H3A 2M7
Reference Number:
172-2023-2024-Q4-1015386
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119128981
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning/McGill University
Federal Riding Name:
Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs
Federal Riding Number:
24077
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences