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`Checkel Engineering Inc.
`10507 - 36A Avenue NW
`Edmonton, Alberta T6J 2H7
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`cell (780) 619-4606
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`land line (780) 435-0731
`dave.checkel@ualberta.ca
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`4-9 Mechanical Engineering Bldg,
`University of Alberta
`Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2G8
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`fax (780) 492-2200
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`Engineering, Cambridge University, 1981
`"Turbulence-Enhanced Combustion of Lean Mixtures"
`-experimental work on propane combustion for engines and hazard assessment
`University of Alberta, 1976, APEGGA Gold Medalist
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`University Office:
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`Education
`Ph.D.
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`B.Sc (Mec Eng)
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`Employment
`Chief Engineer
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`Checkel Engineering Inc.(1995 - Present)
`-combustion and forensic consulting
`-Automotive emission inventory and simulation software
`-Automotive fuel system development and alternative fuels
`-Combustion / Fluids Simulation and flammability test equipment
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`Professor Emeritus Dept of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta (Professor, 1981-2010)
`-research on alternative fuels, engine emissions, flammability and flaring.
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`70+ refereed publications, 70+ other publications
`50+ invited lectures /presentations, 60+ research /consulting reports
`-17+ courses developed and taught at undergrad / grad level including:
`Combustion, Internal combustion engines, Thermodynamics,
`Measurements, Life Cycle Assessment, Numerical Methods
`-50+ graduate students supervised at Ph.D. and M.Sc. levels
`-team leader / coordinator for many student team projects including:
`Ethanol Challenge truck, Formula SAE race car, Solar Car,
`Heavy Lift Aircraft, Natural Gas truck, Liquid Injection Propane van,
`FutureTruck, Hybrid Electric Vehicle, Supermileage car.
`Vehicles have won and placed well at several international competitions.
`-project leader Auto21 NCE project on VVT* systems to enable HCCI*
`(*Variable Valve Timing, *Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition)
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`Other Working Relationships
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`Scientific Committee
`GARDN (Green Aviation Research & Development Network,
`a business-led National Centre of Excellence), 2009-present
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`Board of Directors
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`Alternative Fuel Systems (2004) Inc. (AFX on TSX Venture)
`-engine fuel systems / controls company, 2004-2011
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`STAR EX. 2019
`Redline v. Star EnviroTech
`Case IPR2013-00106
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`Past Employment
`Visiting Professor
`Chiang Mai University, 2006
`Two short courses: Evaluating Alternative Fuels
`National University of Singapore, 1995
`Two courses: Combustion Engines and Design Project (Hybrid Bus Design)
`Mechanical Engineer Chevron Standard Ltd, Kaybob South #3 Gas Plant, 1976 - 1978
`Equipment performance testing, inspection and redesign, noise control,
`efficiency and safety audits, fire training
`Research Assistant University of Alberta, Mechanical Engineering Department
`Summer 1975, pipe ice formation and water jet cutting of tar sands
`varied experience from a farm background including construction and heavy
`equipment operation.
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`pre-1975
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`Professional Associations and Volunteer Activities
`APEGGA
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`Member and registered Professional Engineer
`SAE
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`Member and Alberta Section Vice-Chair/ Student Activities
`Chair, International Faculty Advisor Committee (2006-2008)
`Churchill Foundation Director and Executive Secretary
`NASCC
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`Past Member (Northern Alberta Sports Car Club)
`CI/CS
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`Past Member and National Secretary (Combustion Institute/Canadian Section)
`ASME
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`Past Member (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
`Alberta Labour
`Past member, Propane Installation Code Committee
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`Service as Forensic Expert Witness
`Since 1983, I have acted as a forensic expert witness and provided expert reports on many occasions,
`primarily associated with fuels, fires, explosions, design of fuel systems, vehicle power train design and
`other automotive topics. I have gone through the deposition process, qualifying as an expert and testifying
`in court, including:
`2010
`Alberta Fatality Inquiry, Peace River (re ATV Stability Testing)
`US District Court for Eastern District of TX, Marshall Division (re hybrid electric powertrain patents) 2009
`Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, Civil Trial Division, (re engine oil contamination)
`2005
`Court of Queen’s Bench, Criminal Division (re transport of dangerous goods / fuel)
`1995
`1983
`Court of Queen’s Bench, Civil Division (re gasoline explosion associated with vacuum truck)
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`Racing Activities
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`Team Engineer and Driver (1994-present)
`Involved in a range of competitive motorsports, especially Karts, Ice Racing and Rally.
`Director, Race Organizer and/or Race Official
`Edmonton District Kart Racing Association, Northern Alberta Sports Car Club, Champ Car,
`Indy Racing League
`Team Engineer and Crew
`Del Pero Racing. Sports Car, Hill Climb Car and CASCAR stock car, 1994-2002
`In my spare time, I am an ultra-marathon runner, (Blackfoot Ultra 100km, Canadian Death Race 125 km,
`Iron Horse Ultra 100 miles, etc).
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`June 2010
`July 2008
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`Aug/Sep 2006
`Nov 2006
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`1995
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`M. David Checkel
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`Teaching
`Courses Taught:
`(using current course numbers where changed)
`ENGG 130
`Engineering Statics
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`-1st year fundamental course for all Engineering students
`-2nd year introductory and professional course
`MEC E 200
`Introduction to Mec Eng
`-2nd year fundamental course (all Engineering students)
`MEC E 250 Dynamics
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`-3rd year measurement course for Mec Eng students
`MEC E 300 Mechanical Measurements
`-3rd year measurement and report writing course
`MEC E 301 Mech Measurement Lab I
`-3rd year laboratory measurement course
`MEC E 303 Mech Engineering Lab II
`-3rd year thermodynamics course
`MEC E 340 Mech Engg Thermodynamics
`-3rd year fundamental course for Mec Eng students
`MEC E 390 Numerical Methods
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`-optional 4th year design project
`MEC E 409 Experimental Design Project I
`-4th year design project
`MEC E 460 Design Project
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`-4th year thermo / fluids design course
`MEC E 463 Systems Design
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`-4th year design project
`MEC E 465 Design Project
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`-optional 4th year design project
`MEC E 469 Experimental Design Project II
`MEC E 541 Combustion Engines
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`-specialization elective in combustion engines
`MEC E 667 Life Cycle Analysis
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`-specialization elective in life cycle analysis
`MEC E 620 Combustion
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`-graduate combustion course covering all aspects
`MEC E 738 Fluid Mechanics
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`-graduate course in fluid mechanics of fuel injection jets
`MEC E 748 Thermodynamics
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`-graduate course in energy systems analysis
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`Energy Studies Short Course
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`Amit Corporation, Tehran, Iran
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`University of Alberta
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`Short courses taught at Chiang Mai University
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`Evaluating Alternative Fuels for Combustion Engines
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`The Future of Alternative Fuels
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`Courses taught at National University of Singapore
`ME 4102
`Design Project
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`-4th year specialization elective
`ME 4222
`Internal Combustion Engines
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`Graduate Students Supervised
`Current Graduate Students: (4)
`Ali Momenimovahed
`PhD Measuring Real Time Particle Mass Emissions of On-Road Vehicles
`Dallin Bullock
`MSc Transient Emissions of HCCI Engines
`Dan Handford
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`PhD Automotive Emission Inventory Modelling Tools
`Christina Siedel PhD
`Life Cycle Assessment of Waste Disposal Alternatives
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`Past Graduate Students: (48 completed + 2 did not complete)
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`2011 Jason Boddez
` MSc HCCI Combustion Control During Transitions
`2011 Michael Schleppe
` MSc Intelligent Control of HCCI Mode Switching
`2010 Darren Achtymichuk MSc Traffic and Emission Modelling for Urban Emission Inventories
`2010 David Clarke
` MEng Life Cycle Assessment of Home Heating Options for Edmonton
`2009 Damorn Bundhurat
` PhD (Visiting, Chiang Mai University) Direct Fired Steam Generator
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` MSc Direct Injection Triggering Experiments with HCCI Combustion
`2009 Dan Handford
` PhD Life Cycle Assessment of Energy Systems
`DNC Saran Somanathan
` MSc Aromatic Fuel Content Effects on HCCI Combustion & Emissions
`2009 Xiangshu Yao
`PhD Enhancing HCCI Operating Range with Partial Fuel Reforming
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`2008 Vahid Hosseini
`2008 Paitoon Kongsereeeparp PhD Numerical Modelling of HCCI Combustion
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`Past Graduate Students (continued):
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`2008 Rahim Khoskhbakhti PhD
`(Visiting, Tabriz University) Dual Fuel HCCI Combustion
`2008 Fred Jolivet
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`MEng Optimized Calibration Strategy for Racing Engine
`DNC Sandra Lange
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`PhD Development of Life Cycle Analysis Techniques
`2007 Sanjit Katoch
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`MEng Hydrogen-Blended Combustion in Gasoline Engines
`2006 Hemant More
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`MSc
`(Ch.E.) Development of Novel SCR Catalytic Converter
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`MSc Vehicle Emissions Modelling
`2006 Roshan Busawon
`MSc Leak Characterization & Hazards of Leak Detection Systems
`2006 Kevin Frank
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`MSc
`In-Use Emissions of Motor Vehicles
`2006 Yutong Gao
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`2006 Zulfiqar Ali Qureshi MEng Life Cycle Comparison of Hydrogen & Natural Gas Power
`2006 Anant Pandya
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`MSc Characterization and Modelling of Lean NOx Catalyst
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`MSc Modelling of Micro-Electronic Gas Property Sensor
`2005 Brad Kirchmayer
`MSc Turbulent Burning Velocity of Gaseous Fuel Mixtures
`2005 Guofang Jiang
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`MSc Driving Pattern Effects on In-Use Vehicle Emissions
`2005 Travis Manchur
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`MSc Laminar Burning Velocity at High Temperature and Pressure
`2005 Panfeng Han
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`2005 Senthil Ponnusamy MSc Laminar Burning Velocity of Gaseous Fuel Mixtures
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`2004 David Arthur
`2003 Jason Olfert
`2002 Stelvia Matos
`2002 Jason Hawirko
`2001 Rob Prybysh
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`2001 Marek Michalski
`2001 Emad Abdelgayad
`2000 Benlin Liu
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`2000 Baljit Dhaliwal
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`1999 Marlo Raynolds
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`Ph.D. Pollution Control for Diesel & Dual Fuel Engines
`1999 Nasser Sallamie
`M.Sc. Measurement of Flare Efficiency in a Wind Runnel
`1998 George Skinner
`1997 Oleg Zastavniouk M.Sc. Gas Mixing in Natural Gas Injection Systems
`1997 Stefan Roberts
`M.Sc. Knock Measurement in Natural Gas / Diesel Engines
`1997 Victor Yung
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`M.Sc. Energy Use and Emissions of a Hybrid Electric Vehicle
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`1995 David S.-K. Ting
`1994 Peter Nowak
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`1994 Obika Nwobi
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`1994 Ming Jiang
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`1994 Clif Johnston
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`1992 David S.-K. Ting M.Sc. Turbulent Flame Growth in a Combustion Chamber
`1991 Robert Campbell M.Sc. Processing of Full Color Turbulent Jet Images
`1991 Russ Modien
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`M.Sc. Enhanced Ignition Systems and Turbulence
`1991 Darryl Woycenko M.Sc. Combustion and Char Burn-out of Sub-bituminous Coal
`Burning Rates of Propane-Air Mixtures
`1988 Brent McDonell M.Sc.
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`MSc Using Hydrogen to Extend Engine EGR Limits
`MSc Development of an Ultra-Sonic Sensor for Automotive Use
`PhD Boundary Selection for LCA of Systems with Toxic Emissions
`MSc Vehicle Emission Factors from Real-Time Measurements
`MSc Toxic and Particulate Emissions of Flare Combustion
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`Meng/MBA Software Model of Engine Emissions for Vehicles
`MSc Effects of Fuel Properties and Oxidizing Catalysts on Emissions
`Ph.D. Combustion Optimization in Dual Fuel Engines
`M.Sc. Vehicle Emissions Modelling
`Ph.D. Life Cycle Assessment of Alternative Vehicle Fuels
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`Ph.D. Modelling Flame Growth in Turbulent Gas Mixtures
`M.Sc. Combustion in Diesel/Natural Gas Dual Fuel Engines
`M.Sc. Emissions from Natural Gas Fuelled Spark Ignition Engines
`M.Sc. Heat Loss from Quiescent & Turbulent Combustion Chambers
`M.Sc. Stack Downwash Studies with Planar Laser Fluorescence
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`Awards and Honours (since 2000)
`2005 Alberta Centennial Medal for Service to the People of Alberta, September 2005
`2005 Award for Excellence in Oral Presentation SAE World Congress, April 2005
`2001 SAE Outstanding Student Branch Award
`2000 Allied Signal Outstanding Student Branch Award, SAE
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` of A Research Funding (1998-2009) (as Principal Investigator, my portion)
`Last Full Year (2009):
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`$298,300
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`(Auto21 National Centre of Excellence (2), NSERC, City of Edmonton, FSAE)
`$2,155,000
`Last Twelve Years (1998-2009):
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`Internal University Service (1998-2010)
`2007-2010
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`Mechanical Engineering Department Hiring Committee
`1998-2002, 2003-2006
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`Mechanical Engineering Department 3rd Year Student Advisor
`1998-2002, 2003-2006
`Mechanical Engineering Department Academic Planning
`Faculty of Engineering Churchill Scholarship Committee, Secretary
`1998-2006, 2007-2010
`Chemical Engineering Department Hiring Committee
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`Mechanical Engineering Department Hiring Committee (4)
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`2005, 2006
`Faculty of Engineering Hiring Committee (Dean)
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`2000
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`PhD exam Committees
`MSc exam Committees
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`Sample Publications and Reports
`Refereed Journal Papers Published or Accepted (1996-2009)
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`K. Awuah-Offei, M.D. Checkel and H. Askari-Nasab, "Evaluation of Belt Conveyor and Truck Haulage
`Systems in an Open Pit Mine Using Life Cycle Assessment", CIM Bulletin, Vol 102, No 1115 p1-6, 2009
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`D. Bundhurat, M.D. Checkel, S. Chaitep et al, "Numerical and Experimental Investigation on Laminar Hot-
`Gas Flow with Injected Water Spray", accepted for Aus. J. of Basic and Appl.Sci., 13 Jan/09 11 pp
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`V. Hosseini, W.S. Neill and M.D. Checkel, "Natural Gas SI Efficiency and NOx Emission Improvement
`Using Extreme EGR Enabled by Partial Reforming", Proc. I.Mec.E., Part D, J. of Automotive Engineering,
`Vol 222, No 12, pg 2497-2510
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`K.M. Frank and M.D Checkel, “Oxygenated Fuel Considerations for In-Shop Fuel System Leak Testing
`Hazards ", SAE Int. Jnl. Pasenger Cars -Mech.Syst. 1(1): 439-449, 2008
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`Y. Gao & M.D. Checkel, “Experimental measurement of on-road CO2 emission and fuel consumption
`functions”, SAE 2007-01-1610, SAE Trans. Jnl. of Engines, Vol 116, pp1112-1122, Mar 2008
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`V. HOSSEINI, W.S. Neill and M.D. Checkel, "Controlling n-Heptane HCCI Combustion with Partial
`Reforming: Experimental Results and Modelling Analysis", ASME Jnl of Engineering for Gas Turbines and
`Power, Vol 121, No. 5, pg 052801 -811
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`Han P, Checkel MD, Fleck BA and Nowicki NL, 2007, Burning Velocity of Methane / Diluent Mixture with
`Reformer Gas Addition, FUEL, Vol 86, 4, p585-597, Mar 2007
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`Lui R, Ting DSK and Checkel MD, 2007, Constant Reynolds Number Turbulence Downstream of an
`Orificed Perforated Plate, Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, Vol 31 (8), pg 897-908, Aug 2007
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`P. Han, MD Checkel, B.A Fleck "Hydrogen from reformer gas a novel fuel and bridging technology", Intl.
`Jnl. of Hydrogen Energy, Vol 32 (10-11) pg 1415-1420, Jul-Aug 2007
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`E. Ghafoori, P.C. Flynn & M.D. Checkel, “Carbon Credits Required to Make Manure Biogas Plants
`Economic”, Intl. Jnl. Of Green Energy, Vol 4 (3) p339-349, May-Jun 2007
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`J.S. Olfert and M.D. Checkel, “An Ultrasonic Sound Speed Sensor for Measuring Exhaust Gas
`Recirculation Levels”, Proc. Inst. Mech. Eng. Part (D): Jnl. Of Automobile Engineering, Vol 221, (2), pg
`181-189
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`H. More, J. Mmbaga, R.E. Hayes, M. Votsmeier and M.D. Checkel, “Heat and Mass Transfer Limitations
`in Pre-turbocharger Catalysts”, Topics in Catalysis, Vol 42-43, (1-4), pg 429-432, May 2007
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`J.S. Olfert, M.D. Checkel and C.R. Koch, “Acoustic method for Measuring the Sound Speed of Gases over
`Small Path Lengths”, Review of Scientific Instruments, Vol 78, 054091, 8 pages, May 2007
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` E. Ghafoori, P.C. Flynn and MD Checkel, "Global Warming Impact of Electricity Generation from Beef
`Cattle Manure: Life Cycle Assessment Study", accepted for Intl Jnl of Green Energy, May 2006
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` T.B. Manchur and MD Checkel, "Time Resolution Effects on Accuracy of Real-Time NOx Emissions
`Measurements", SAE 2005 Trans, Jnl Fuels & Lubricants, Vol 114, pg 259-275, 2006
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` R. Liu, D. S-K. Ting and MD Checkel, Combustion Hazard of Mixing Ammonia with Nitric Oxide, Jnl of
`Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, Vol 16, No 6, pp. 497-506, Nov 2003, 10 pg.
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` S. Ponnusamy, M.D. Checkel and B.A. Fleck, “Maintaining Burning Velocity of Exhaust-Diluted
`Methane/Air Flames by Partial Fuel Reformulation”, IFRF Combustion Jnl, Art #200506, Sep 2005, 17 pg
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`B.J. Kirchmayer, W.A. Moussa and M.D. Checkel, “Finite Element Modeling of Capacitive Micromachined
`Ultrasonic Transducers”, ANSYS Solutions, Winter 05, 4 pages
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` Liu, MD Checkel, RL Hayes et al, “Expt. & Modeling Study of Variable Cycle Time in a Reversing Flow
`Catalytic Converter”, SAE Trans, Jnl Fuels & Lubes, Vol 109-4, 15p, Sep 2001
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` Liu, M.D. Checkel and RE Hayes, “Experimental Study of a Reverse Flow Catalytic Converter for a Dual
`Fuel Engine”, acc. for Cdn Jnl Chem. Engg., Aug 2001 edition, (printing Dec 2001)
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`D.S-K. Ting and M.D. Checkel, “Effect of Mean Turbulent Strain Rate on the Flame Speed of Premixed,
`Growing Flames”, Jnl. Engg. for Gas Turbines & Power, ASME, 123, p175-181, 2001
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`B. Liu, RE Hayes, MD Checkel, M Zheng and EA Mirosh, “Reversing Flow Catalytic Converter for a Dual
`Fuel Engine”, Chem. Eng. Sci., 56(8) p2641-2658, 2001
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` Sallamie, M Kazemeini, M Soltanieh, MD Checkel, A Badakhshan, M Zhen and EA Mirosh, “Catalytic
`Converter Reducing Dual Fuel Engine Emissions”, Scientia Iranica, 7(2), p75-81, 2000
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`MA Raynolds, MD Checkel & RA Fraser, “The RMEE Method for System Boundary Selection - Part 2:
`Selecting the Boundary Cut-off Parameter (Zrmee) and Its Relationship to Overall Uncertainty”, Int. J. Life
`Cycle Assessment, Vol 5, No 2, p96-104, Mar 2000
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` Liu, MD Checkel, RE Hayes, M Zheng and E Mirosh, “Transient Simulation of a Catalytic Converter for
`a Dual Fuel Engine”, Cdn J. of Chemical Eng, Vol 78, p557-568, Jun 2000
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`MA Raynolds, MD Checkel and RA Fraser, “The RMEE Method for System Boundary Selection - Part 1:
`A Means to Systematically and Quantitatively Select LCA Boundaries”, Int. J. Life Cycle Assessment, Vol
`5, No 1, p37-46, Jan 2000
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`MA Raynolds, MD Checkel, & RA Fraser, “A Case Study for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as an Energy
`Decision Making Tool: The Production of Fuel Ethanol from Various Feedstocks”, SAE 982205, SAE
`Transactions, J of Passenger Cars, 1998, No 6, p2149-2165, Jun 1999
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`MA Raynolds, MD Checkel and RA Fraser, “Uncertainty, Sensitivity and Data Quality Assessment for
`LCVA”, SAE Transactions, 1998, No 5, p351-368, Jun 1999
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`J.D. Dale, M.D. Checkel and P.R. Smy, "Application of High Energy Ignition Systems to Engines",
`Progress in Energy & Combustion Science, Vol 23, pp 379-398, 1997
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`D.S.-K. Ting & M.D. Checkel, "Importance of Turbulence Intensity, Eddy Size and Flame Size in S.I.
`Engine Combustion", I.Mech.E. Jnl. of Automobile Engg., Part D, Vol 211, p83-86, 1997
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`R.P. Campbell, M.D. Checkel, and D.J. Wilson, "Measurements of Time-Varying Jet Isopleths Using Dual
`Light Sheet PLIF," ASME 96-GT-028, 1996 IGTI Turbo Expo, Birmingham, UK, Jun 1996
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`Selection of Other Refereed Contributions (1997-2009)
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`D.I. Handford and M.D. Checkel, "Extending the Load Range of a Natural Gas HCCI Engine using Direct
`Injected Pilot Charge and External EGR", SAE Spring Fuel & Lubricants meeting, Florence, June 2009, 8
`jnl pages
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`D.I. Handford and M.D. Checkel, "Direct Injection Assisted HCCI Combustion of Pre-mixed Natural Gas",
`paper F2008-SC-007, FISITA 2008, Munich, Sep 14-19, 2008
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`V. Hosseini, WS Neill and M.D. Checkel, "Importance of Fuel Chemistry Effects on Homogenous Charge
`Compression Ignition Combustion", 58th Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Ottawa, October 19-
`22, 2008
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`R. Busawon, M.D. Checkel & A. Brownlee, “Modelling and Predicting Emissions and Fuel Consumption
`Inventories from On-Road Vehicles”, Transportation Research Forum 2008, Fort Worth, 17 pg, Mar 16-19,
`2008
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`R. Busawon, M.D. Checkel & A. Brownlee, “Sensitivity Analysis and use of CALMOB6 –A Predictive
`Emissions and Fuel Consumption Tool for Transportation Planners”, Transportation Research Forum 2008,
`Fort Worth, 15 pg, Mar 2008
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`V. Hosseini, W.S. Neill & M.D. Checkel, ”Controlling n-Heptane HCCI Combustion with Partial
`Reforming: Experimental Results & Modelling Analysis”, paper ICES2008-1618, Proc. Of ASME 2008
`Internal Combustion Engine Spring Technical Conference, Chicago, 14 pp, Apr 27-30, 2008
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`P. Kongsereeparp & M.D. Checkel, “Environmental, Thermodynamic and Chemical Factor Effects on
`Heptane- and CNG fuelled HCCI Combustion with Various Mixture Compositions”, SAE 2008-01-0038,
`SAE Intl. Cong., Detroit, 16 pp, Apr 2008
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`P. Kongsereeparp & M.D. Checkel, “Study of Reformer Gas Effects on n-Heptane HCCI Combustion
`Using a Chemical Kinetic Mechanism Optimized by Genetic Algorithm” , paper SAE 2008-01-0039, SAE
`Intl Congress, Detroit, 15pp, Apr 2008
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`V. Hosseini & M.D. Checkel, “Reformer Gas Composition Effect on HCCI Combustion of n-Heptane, iso-
`Octane and Natural Gas”, paper SAE 2008-01-0049, SAE Intl. Congr., Detroit, 15 pp, Apr 2008
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`K.M. Frank & M.D. Checkel, “Oxygenated Fuel Considerations for In-Shop Fuel System Leak Testing
`Hazards”, paper SAE 2008-01-0554, SAE International Congress, Detroit, 11pp, Apr 2008
`(later printed in SAE Intl. Journal of Passenger Cars – Mechanical Systems, 1(1):p439-449, 2008
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`N. Demirel, S. Duzgun & M.D. Checkel, “Comparison of Mechanical vs. Electric Drive Mine Trucks
`Based on Life Cycle Assessment”, Proc. Of 2nd Mine Equipment Maintenance Meeting, MANTEMIN
`2007, pp133-142, Vina del Mar, Chile, Nov 14-16, 2007
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`V. Hosseini & M.D. Checkel, “Application of Hydrogen and Reformer Gas in SI Engines: EGR Dilution
`Limit Enhancement”, 7th Iranian Internal Combustion Engine Conf., Tehran, 10 pp, Nov 2007
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`V. Hosseini & M.D. Checkel, “Reformer Gas Application in Combustion Onset Control of HCCI
`Engine”, 7th Iranian Internal Combustion Engine Conf., Tehran, 20pp, Nov 2007
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`or n-Heptane-HCCI Engine Using a Multi-Zone Model", SAE Intl. Congress, 2007-01-0205, 2007, 10 pg
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`SAE International Congress, 2007-01-0208, 2007, 13 pg
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` Hosseini and MD Checkel, "Effect of Reformer Gas on HCCI Combustion-Part II: Low Octane Fuels",
`SAE International Congress, 2007-01-0206, 2007, 12 pg
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`Combustion Modeling", SAE International Congress, 2007-01-0674, 2007, 13 pg
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`Emissions Measurement System", SAE International Congress, 2007-01-1327, 2007, 15 pg
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`Functions", SAE International Congress, 2007-01-1610, 2007, 11 pg
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`Testing", SAE International Congress, 2007-01-1235, 2007, 9 pg
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`R. Busawon and M.D. Checkel, “CALMOB6, a fuel economy and emissions tool for transportation
`planners”, Transportation Assoc. of Canada (TAC) Annual Conference, Charlottown, 18 pg, Nov 2006
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` Hosseini and MD Checkel, "Using Reformer Gas to Enhance HCCI Combustion of CNG in a CFR
`Engine", SAE Powertrain, 2006-01-3247, 2006, 11 pg
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`E. Ghafoori, P.C. Flynn and MD Checkel, "Carbon Credits Required to Make Manure Bio-gas Plants
`Economic", International Green Energy Conference, 10 pages, Oshawa, June 2006
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`R. Busawon, and MD Checkel, "Predicting On-Road Vehicle Emissions Inventories", AQTR 41st Annual
`Congress, Quebec, April 2006
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` De, D.S.-K. Ting and MD Checkel, "Effects of Temperature and Pressure on Stretched, Freely
`Propagating, Premixed, Laminar Methane-Air Flame", SAE 2006-01-0494, SAE International Congress,
`Detroit, April 2006, 19 pg
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`T.B. Manchur and M.D. Checkel*, “Time Resolution Effects on Accuracy of Real-Time NOx Emission
`Measurements”, Emissions Measurement and Testing 2005, 2005-01-0674, SAE 2005 World Congress,
`Detroit, April 2005, 17 pg
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`B. Emami, R. Liu, D.S-K. Ting and M.D. Checkel, “A Numerical Study on the Burning Velocity of a
`Spherical, Premixed Methane-Air Flame”, SP-1969 Modelling of SI and Diesel Engines 2005, paper
`2005-01-1124, SAE 2005 World Congress, Detroit, April 2005, 9 pg
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`H. Mahmudi, P.C. Flynn and M.D. Checkel, “Life Cycle Analysis of Biomass Transportation: Trains vs.
`Trucks”, paper 2005-01-1551, SAE 2005 World Congress, Detroit, April 2005, 7 pg
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` B. Emami, R. Liu, D.S-K. Ting and M.D. Checkel, “Rapid Distortion of Homogeneous Turbulence
`Between Cylinders”, 2004 ASME Intl. Mech. Engg. Congr., IMECE2004-60428, Anaheim Oct 2004, 7 pg
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`BJ Kirchmayer, WA Moussa and MD Checkel, “Finite Element Modeling of a Capacitive Micromachined
`Ultrasonic Transducer”, W3A4, Intl Conf MEMS, Nano & Smart Systems, Banff 2003, 6 pg
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`IJPGC2003-40111, ASME Int. Join Power Gen Conf, Atlanta 2003, 7 pg
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` Bond, K Boyle, N Freeman, D Orr, D Brewin, R Christenson, M Cannon & MD Checkel, “Design &
`Devpt of 2003 UofA HEV ”, paper 2003-01-1268, SAE Intl Congress, Detroit 2003, 7 pg
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`DM Arthur, MD Checkel & CR Koch, “Developing Hydrogen Infrastructure Through Near-Term
`Intermediate Technology”, Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Conference, Vancouver, 2003, 9 pg
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`R. Liu, D.S-K. Ting and MD Checkel, “Ammonia as a Fuel for SI Engines”, SAE Powertrain & Fluid
`Systems, SP 1809 Alternative Fuels, paper 2003-01-3095, October, 2003 7 pg
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`JD Hawirko and MD Checkel, “Real-Time, On-Road measurement of Driving Behaviour, Engine
`Parameters and Exhaust Emissions”, SAE SP-1714, 2002-01-1714, SAE, May 2002, 14 pg
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` Dhaliwal and MD Checkel, “Tailpipe Emissions Comparison Between Propane and Natural Gas
`Forklifts”, SAE paper 2000-01-1865, Intl Fuels & Lubricants Mtg, Paris, Jun 2000, 10 pg
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` Dhaliwal, N Yi and MD Checkel, “Emissions Effects of Alternative Fuels in Light-Duty and Heavy-Duty
`Vehicles”, SAE 2000-01-0692, SAE Intl Congress, Detroit, Mar 2000, 16 pg
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`MA Raynolds, MD Checkel & RA Fraser, “Application of Monte Carlo Analysis to Life Cycle
`Assessment”, SAE 1999-01-0011, Topics in Autom. Life Cycle, SP-1249, SAE, Mar 99, p9-17
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`N. Sallamie, MD Checkel, M Zheng, A. Badakhshan, M. Kazemeini & M Soltanieh, “Catalytic Converter
`Performance in Dual Fuel (Natural Gas / Diesel) Engines”, Energy Sources Technology, ETCE99-6705,
`ASME, Houston, Feb 99, 10 pg
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`MA Raynolds, MD Checkel and RA Fraser, “A Life-Cycle Comparison of Ethanol Feedstock Options and
`Technologies for Canada”, Comb. & Global Climate Change, 18 p, Calgary, May 99
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`MD Checkel, A Brownlee and L Doblanko, “Optimizing Vehicle Fuel Consumption and Emissions
`Through Traffic Management Using Vehicle and Traffic Forecasting Models”, Combustion and Global
`Climate Change, Calgary, May 1999, 11 pg
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`MA Raynolds, MD Checkel, RA Fraser and RA Macintosh, "A Case Study for LCVA as an Energy
`Decision Making Tool: Conv. and Reform. Gasoline", 4th APISCEU, Bangkok, 1997, 23 pg
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`Some Unrefereed Contributions, (Invited or Published on review of abstract) (1996-2007)
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`Bita Motameni, D.S-K. Ting & MD Checkel, “Characteristics of Ammonia / Nitric Oxide / Air
`Combustion”, CI/CS Spring Technical Meeting, 6 pg, May 2010
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`J. Boddez, MD Checkel and CR Koch, “Mode-Switching Development for a Natural Gas SI-HCCI Engine”
`CI/CS Spring Technical Meeting, 6 pg, May 2010
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`K. Frank & M.D. Checkel, “Effect of oxygenated fuels on vapour space flammability during fuel system
`leak testing”, CI/CS Spring Technical Meeting, paper A4, 8 pg, May 2007
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`M.D. Checkel "Evaluating Alternative Fuels for Combustion Engines", 15 hour short course at Chiang Mai
`University, Thailand, 56 participants, Aug 30/Sep 6, 2006
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`M.D. Checkel and K.M. Frank, "Automotive Leak Detection Methods and Hazards", NACAT Conference
`2006, 90 min. presentation, Northern Alberta Inst. of Technology, Edmonton, July 2006
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`K.M Frank and MD Checkel, "Evaporative Emission System Leak Testing Fire Hazards", invited
`presentation at Hot Wheels 2006, Intl Assoc of Arson Investigators, Canmore, June 2006
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`P. Kongsereeparp and MD Checkel, "Investigation of the Effects of Reformed Fuel Blending in a Natural
`Gas-HCCI Engine Using a Multi-Zone Model", Combustion Institute, Cdn Section, 6 pages, Waterloo, May
`2006
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`V. Hosseini and MD Checkel, "Reformer Gas Enrichment of Natural Gas HCCI Combustion", Combustion
`Institute, Canadian Section, 6 pages, Waterloo, May 2006
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`Y. Gao and MD Checkel, "Experimental Measurement of On-Road Fuel Consumption Functions",
`Combustion Institute, Canadian Section, 6 pages, Waterloo, May 2006
`A. Singa, D.S-K. Ting and MD Checkel, "Simple Post-Processing Approach to Modeling In-Homogeneous
`HCCI Combustion", Combustion Inst., Canadian Section, 6 pages, Waterloo, May 2006
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`D.S-K. Ting, A. De, and MD Checkel, "Stretching of Spark-Ignited, Freely-Propagating, Premixed
`Methane-Air Flame at Standard and Elevated Pressures and Temperatures", Combustion Inst., Canadian
`Section, 6 pages, Waterloo, May 2006
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`MD Checkel, "Linking On-Road Measurements with Traffic-Based Fuel and Emissions Models",
`Workshop on Measurement of Real World Fuel Consumption, Natural Resources Canada, Windsor,
`February, 2006
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`MD Checkel and R Busawon, "Transportation Emissions Modelling for Better Choices", Presentation to
`Transport Canada, Alberta Transportation and Edmonton Transportation Planning, July 2005, 1 hour
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`S.W. Lange and MD Checkel, "Comparative Study Between Two LCA Standards: ISO 14040 and CSA
`Z760", ISIE 2005 Conference, 8 pages + Poster, Stockholm, June 2005
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`MD Checkel, "From Carbon to Hydrogen, Why's it Taking so Long?", Expert Panel Presentation to Auto21
`2005 Scientific Conference, Toronto, June 2005
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`H. More, RE Hayes, B Liu, M Votsmeir and MD Checkel, "Effects of washcoat geometry on light-off in
`monolith reactors", 4th Intl Conference on Environmental Catalysis, Heidelberg, June 2005
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` Pandya, B Liu, RE Hayes and MD Checkel, "A reverse flow reactor with lean NOx Catalyst for a Lean
`Burn Natural Gas Engine", 54th Cdn Chemical Engineering Conf, Calgary, October 2004
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`P. Han, *MD Checkel and BA Fleck, “Effects of Reformer Gas on Burning Velocity of Methane with
`Diluents at Elevated Temperature”, CI/CS Spring Technical Meeting, May 2004, 6 pg
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` S. Ponnusamy, *MD Checkel and BA Fleck, “Partial Fuel Reforming to Maintain Burning Velocity at
`High Dilution Levels”, CI/CS Spring Technical Meeting, May 2004, 6 pg
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`T. Manchur, *MD Checkel, “Time Resolution and Accuracy of Real-Time, On-Road Emission
`Measurements”, CI/CS Spring Technical Meeting, May 2004, 6 pg
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`B. Emami, R. Liu, D.S-K. Ting and MD Checkel, “Turbulence Distortion by Expanding Reaction Zones”,
`CI/CS Spring Technical Meeting, May 2004, 6 pg
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`DM Arthur & MD Checkel, “Life Cycle Analysis for Dynamic Hydrogen Multi-fuel for Motor Vehicles”,
`paper 2003-23, Comb Inst / Cdn Sect, Spring Tech Mtg, Vancouver 2003, 9 pages
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`Rui Liu, DS-K Ting & *MD Checkel, Combustion Characterstics of Ammonia/Nitric Oxide Mixtures”,
`paper 2003-12, Comb Inst / Cdn Sect, Spring Tech Mtg, Vancouver 2003, 6 pages
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`P. Han, S. Ponnusamy, BA Fleck, MD Checkel, JD Dale, “Turbulent Flame Speeds, a Review Leading to
`Studies of Reformed Fuels”, CI/CS Spring Tech Mtg, 5 pg, Windsor, May 2002
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`MD Checkel, “The Promise and Problem of Alternative Fuels”, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan U,
`Kathmandu, Nepal, Special Lecture, 1 hour, Feb 5, 2002
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`MD Checkel, “Vehicle Emission Inventories using second-by-second vehicle modelling with traffic
`forecasting model output”, invited address to NRCan Transp. Energy Symp, Toronto, 2001
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`RA Prybysh, MD Checkel and LW Kostiuk, “Measuring Particulate Emissions from Continuous Flares
`using FFID Technology”, Comb. Inst. / Cdn Section, p 37.1-37.6, Montreal, May 2001
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`Sample of Technical Reports and Articles (1983-2004 ... not current)
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`xx. M.D. Checkel and D. Handford, “Aerosol Vapor Mist-based Leak Testing for DWV (Drain / Waste
`/ Vent) Building Networks”, presented to Cdn Plumbing Codes Council, Red Deer, Sep
`2009
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`40. A Pawliw and MD Checkel, "Biodiesel Promotion Program: Final Report