by Adam Reed | Aug 15, 2023
The Woodward Avenue Methane Sphere recovers natural gas otherwise emitted as a waste by-product from the wastewater treatment plant. Constructed in 1970, the 24.4 m diameter sphere required maintenance and upgrades. The owner provided a short window to perform...
by Adam Reed | Aug 15, 2023
The University of Guelph Thermal Energy Facility is the first of its type in Ontario. Within five years of being online, the tank was expected to pay for itself in energy savings. This project was required to be completed during the winter, with completion milestones...
by Adam Reed | Aug 8, 2023
Efficiently transporting viscous oil from Alberta’s tar sands region requires dilution and solids removal. CNRL required the addition of a froth tank near an extraction zone, which is designed to heat diluted bitumen, causing the viscosity to drop enough to allow...
by Adam Reed | Aug 8, 2023
The OPG Aguasabon Generating Station required replacement of the aging 1940’s surge tank infrastructure located on the penstock that feeds the stations turbines. The project followed an expedited schedule and faced design and engineering challenges as well as...
by Adam Reed | Aug 8, 2023
This project was designed to expand the capacity of the innovative reclaimed water system and reflects the city’s progressive approach to environmental issues. Highlights: 48 separate 175-watt photovoltaic panels that generate more than 16,500 kWh of electricity...
