Grants and Contributions:

Title:

MLx 2.0 optimal control of industrial heating and cooling using machine learning

Agreement Number:

999532

Agreement Value:

$390,274.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 15, 2022 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

Building on the accomplishments of MLX-1, MLX-2 will focus on the application of machine learning and optimal control of industrial heating and cooling processes in selected markets. The submitted proposal is to develop an Optimal Control application that will reduce energy use and GHG emissions in industrial heating and cooling plants by 10-15%. while maintaining stable, reliable plant operations. Over the past four years, Mariner’s clients have expressed ever-growing interest in new forms of automation, and increasingly, automation enabled by the emerging capabilities of machine learning technology. This trend has accelerated even more by the impact of the Covid pandemic, which triggered a rapid move to digitize and automate both

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Location:

Saint John, New Brunswick, CA E2L 4V1

Reference Number:

172-2022-2023-Q3-999532

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

861300028

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Mariner Partners Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Saint John--Rothesay

Federal Riding Number:

13009

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

541619