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  • UVic Mining Technologies

    Student-led club for mining automation & safety

    Who we are

    We are an interdisciplinary team of engineering students at the University of Victoria focused on designing and developing innovative solutions for industrial and mining applications. Our mission is to advance automation, predictive maintenance, and safety through practical projects that combine hardware, software, and field-ready thinking.

    What we do

    Current projects include a preventive maintenance system for Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and switchgear that uses thermal imaging and image processing to detect hotspots before failures occur. We explore sensor integration, ruggedized hardware design, and reliable data reporting suitable for harsh mine-site environments.

    Get involved

    We welcome students from all disciplines. While much of our work involves hands-on engineering—such as sensors, embedded systems, computer vision, and systems engineering—we also value contributions beyond the technical side. If you’re interested in project coordination, event planning, outreach, documentation, or organizing workshops and demos, there’s a place for you here. Everyone can play a role in turning ideas into real-world safety improvements.

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  • Preventive Maintenance Project

    Automated hotspot detection for MCCs and 15 kV switchgear

    Project overview

    We are developing a preventive maintenance system to detect thermal hotspots in Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and 15 kV switchgear. The system integrates thermal imaging, image processing, and reporting to enable early detection of overheating or degraded components in harsh environments (dusty, hot, and humid mine sites). The goal is to improve uptime, safety, and equipment longevity through proactive alerts and image-based evidence for technician inspection.

    MCC Bank
    MCC Bank — An example of a Motor Control Center (MCC) bank, which houses multiple motor control units in a centralized cabinet. The project focuses on detecting wiring hotspots and insulation degradation inside MCCs.
    15kV Switchgear
    15 kV Switchgear — High-voltage switchgear tailored for harsh mine-site environments. Our system will monitor these units using infrared sensors to detect early signs of thermal anomalies.
  • Contact us

    Whether you’re a student interested in joining, a partner looking to collaborate, or just curious about what we do, feel free to send us a message. A member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible!



    99111 Ring Rd,
    Victoria BC V8P 5C2

UVic Mining Tech Club