Grant: Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1

Camosun College is pleased to announce that Camosun Applied Research and Innovation (CARI) will bepartnering with Con-Cur West Marketing Inc., a regional supplier of commercial plumbing equipment, thanksto a Level I Applied Research and Innovation (ARD) grant from Natural Sciences and Engineering ResearchCouncil (NSERC). The project will involve the design, development, lab testing, and field testing of aretro-fitted sensor system that will convert a backflow preventer valves into a continuously-monitored systemscapable of significantly saving time and money for repairs, replacement and water damage from defectivevalves.Camosun College offers over 160 degree, diploma, and other credential programs to more than 20,000 learnersin Victoria, BC. In its 40 year history, the college has educated and prepared more than 50,000 graduates toexcel in the marketplace. Camosun's local economic impact is more than $1 billion annually.CARI is starting a new partnership with Con-Cur West Marketing Inc., to produce a new innovative productwith great commercial viability. This project will mark the first time that a trades instructor will be directlyinvolved in an applied research project, and working in partnership with the mechanical engineeringdepartment. This milestone will help foster a culture of research collaboration to help solve the many diversechallenges facing community and industry partners. This project will also allow one student from mechanicalengineering and one from pipe trades to work together on an industry relevant project.