Title: The Vidir Group
1The Vidir Group
2Thank you for inviting us
- For the next session, we have chosen your company
(Vidir Biomass Inc.) and we would like to
invite you to speak in the industry-student
interaction workshop. - The Human Resources personnel could talk to us on
issues like1.an overview of the Vidir Biomass
Inc., the different sections and what they do2.
do you hire students from all backgrounds or
specific backgrounds? 3. any available positions
our graduating students could apply for4. how to
write a winning resume for jobs (what are the
things that  make a good resume)5. how to search
for jobs6. how to prepare for job interviews
(dressing inclusive) 7. how a newly employed
graduate student could fit into the work
environment in the industry faster etc.The
Engineer or technical personnel could talk to us
on specific skills a graduating Engineer is
required to have to fit into the industry. Are
there any specific softwares the new Engineer is
required to know about?Â
3The Vidir Group of Companies
- Vidir Machine Inc Arborg - 100 employees. Biomass
heating since 1999 saving 50,000 a year heating
costs. Manufacture Home Depot carpet carousels
and cutting machines - Vidir Morris Inc 50 employees. Biomass system
under installation to heat powder coating oven
year round. Expected savings 100,000 per year.
Hopper bottom bins and Wal-Mart Bike Racks. We
are working with Dr Bibeau to add CHP and
community heating to that system - Vidir Inc 6 employees in Florida - expediting
- Vidir Biomass Systems Inc 2 operating BEST GHG
displacement system installations including a
farm in Landmark. - Peter, Raymond, Sid Dueck co-owners
- www.VidirBiomass.com
4 Biomass Energy System Technologies (BEST) A
Biomass Fired Heating System for medium sized
energy users that is
- Proven to be technically feasible
- Economically viable
- Environmentally responsible
Now with Smart-Fire Technology for more
efficient operation!!
5The Benefitsof the Vidir Biomass Energy Heating
System (BEST)
- Environmentally
- Responsible
- Automated Controls
- Low maintenance
- Low operating costs.
- Farmers are stubble burning this fuel in the
field creating seasonal air quality problems.
They are anxious to get rid of it. Our BEST can
heat 100s of homes and remove this source of
pollution. -
6Introduction to Vidir Biomass BEST Heating Systems
- Arose out of need for heat at the Vidir
manufacturing plant north of Arborg.
- Features
- high output efficiency
- low greenhouse gas emissions
- minimal operator intervention requirements
7Biomass Offers More than Economic Benefits
- Biomass is
- Renewable
- Environmentally friendly
- Available at stable prices
- Supportive of the local economy.
8Energy Source Chart
9Main System Components
- Bale magazine
- Fuel Delivery System
- Primary combustion chamber with ash disposal
- Secondary combustion chamber with silica trap
- Hot water heat exchanger auto tube cleaners
- Exhaust system with cyclone to remove particulate
- Computer with our proprietary SmartFireTM
technology
10Main System Components Diagram
11Beat the rising cost of fuel!
- One 1000 lb bale has 7 - 8 million btu of
potential heat, enough to heat 100 homes for an
hour during the coldest winter night - The heat imbedded in one bale is worth 84 - 120
at current natural gas prices, more using
propane or heating oil prices. - For the cost of a coal burning system, you can
have a clean burning biomass system that does not
pollute and pays for itself in less than 3 years - Patents Pending on the only system ever designed
that can burn wheat, barley and oat straw with
high silica content and operate trouble free year
after year
12More than Economic Benefits
- Renewable Biomass
- Sequestered SOLAR energy released
- Biomass fuels are a plentiful resource. Fossil
fuel supplies are ultimately finite. Manitoba
produces 19,000,000 tons of waste agricultural
biomass annually. - Environmental Benefits
- Biomass combustion is CO2 neutral and so is not a
producer of greenhouse gas linked to global
warming. - Magnitude of 4 x better than nature - clean CO2
returned to nature to encourage plant life
137 x better for Farmers
- Available Biofuels at Stable Prices
- Biofuels are widely available. Forest or
agriculture-based. - Biofuel prices are stable and locally controlled.
- Local Economic Benefits
- Biofuel dollars remain in the local economy.
Biomass collection, preparation and delivery
involves greater labor input than fossil fuel
distribution. Improves the local tax base and
building tax revenues.
14Vidir Morris Community CHP
- Combined heat and power generation in Morris
will - Heat our plant and displace 120,000 NG annually
- When the infrastructure is in place we expect to
- Generate and inject power into the Hydro Grid
worth 200,000 annually at approx 15 of the
capital cost of other electric power generating
systems - Serve as a standby emergency power generating
system for the hospital, retirement home, and the
community center Value 100,000 annually - Displace 200,000 worth of heat with public
facilities heating and district heating annually - Dr Bibeaus Turbion Power generating system is
expected to be able to run maintenance free with
100 uptime including the coldest nights of winter
15Design FeaturesFuel System
- Fuel Delivery System
- Baled straw storage
- Bale magazine
- Bale Shredder
16Design Features
Fuel Disintegration
Fuel Injection
17Design Features
- Ash Auger automatically removes the ash from the
primary chamber.
- Silica Collection tray manually removed
18Automated Control System
- SmartFireTM Technology
- PLC control Unit
- LAMBDA Oxygen Sensors
- Thermocouple Sensors
- Vacuum Sensors
19Vidir BEST you GHG Displacement System
- Our BEST is computerized and automated so as to
require minimal supervision during the operation
of the unit. SmartFireTM Technology includes
internet monitoring.
20Design FeaturesHeat Exchanger - 3 options
- Turbion CHP Combined Heat and Power Systems We
are working with Dr Bibeau, Les Routledge, the
Town of Morris and others to develop a CHP system
to provide emergency heat and power to public
buildings in Morris such as hospitals, schools,
public and retirement housing. - Atmospheric pressure water heat exchanger
consists of a series of tubes through which the
heated flue gases pass transferring the heat to
the water surrounding the tubes. Hot water is the
most efficient way to distribute heat to the
desired space heating points - Steam boiler
21Low Emissions
- Independent testing.
- The following gases were measured from the
exhaust gas stream - Oxygen (O2)
- Carbon Monoxide (CO)
- Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
- Oxides of Nitrogen (NO, NO2, NOX)
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
- Particulates
Clear clean steam exhaust
22POI Summary for 24-hr Averaging Period
The results of the dispersion model indicate
that the emissions of all of the measured
parameters from the Vidir BEST System comply with
the Ontario and Manitoba regulated Point of
Impingement and Ambient Air Quality Criteria
Concentrations. The POI concentrations for the
remaining combustion gases do not exceed any of
the regulated POI limits or AAQC. In general the
POI concentrations predicted by the dispersion
modeling for all measured pollutants are at least
one-half of the regulated levels with no
pollution control devices. - Dillon Final
Report, March 2003
23System Requirements
- 1. Electrical power (3 phase STD, single phase 1
mil BTU unit only) - 2. Air requirement (compressor 100-120 PSI, 7-10
CSF) - 3. Concrete floor and building structure (except
for 1 million Btu unit) - 4. Heat distribution system
- 5. Optional co-generation system
24System Maintenance
- The Vidir Biomass GHGDS is low maintenance.
- Daily (carried out by on site staff)
- General cleanup, checking heat exchanger water
levels, checking the fuel delivery system for
material build-up, monitoring temperatures. The
computer system will signal the designated
technician of alarm conditions, dial-up is
optional. - Weekly maintenance (carried out by designated
staff) - replenish depleted fuel supply
- mechanical component lubrication
- inspection and adjustment of chains, gearboxes,
blowers, etc. - silica removal from secondary chamber
- debris removal from heat exchange
- ash disposal
- testing of safety devices
- Annual
- We recommend an inspection by a Vidir service
technician.
25Grand Opening
Links
- Grand Opening of the VIDIR BIOMASS GREENHOUSE GAS
DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM ribbon cutting ceremony at
Primrose Farms, Landmark, Manitoba, CANADA on
November 22, 2002 - Shown left to right Ruth and Ron Penner (Owners
of Primrose Farms and the GHGDS) Ron Lemeiux
(Minister of Education) MaryAnn Mihychuk
(Minister of Industry, Trade and Mines) Vic
Toews (Member of Parliament, Provencher, MB)
Raymond Dueck (Co-owner and president of Vidir
Biomass)
26Thanks for asking
- 2. do you hire students from all backgrounds or
specific backgrounds? - A we hire people from around the world and do
not discriminate regarding gender, race, or
religion. We are always looking for mechanical
and electrical design expertise - 3. any available positions our graduating
students could apply for? - A mechanical and electrical design and
engineering positions
27Thanks for asking
- 4. how to write a winning resume for jobs (what
are the things that  make a good resume) - A How would I know? Never wrote one! Check out
IamNext.com LOTS OF GOOD HINTS - seriously What NOT to do
- Dont say Fluent in English
- make sure there are NO spelling errors
- What TO DO
- Be honest who are you what turns you on
what is your dream job what are your strengths
and weaknesses we all have some you cant
tell me too much about you Be prepared to
answer What are your salary expectations -
starting wage and end of 1st year wage? - Make sure you explain how your skills will be an
asset to the company, and what it is that will
make you a valuable member of the team this
should be in your MUST HAVE cover letter
indicate knowledge about the company check out
their website
28Thanks for asking
- Make sure you read applicable business books and
can elaborate on some of the concepts - Lean Thinking - Authors, James Womack and Daniel
Jones - Good to Great Why Some Companies Make the Leap .
. . and Others Dont - Jim Collins - The Seven Day Weekend Ricardo Semler
29How to land that job!
- 5. how to search for jobs iamnext.com
- A Check job postings and respond same day ask
for references from your interviewee and use
the name - Talk to your friends and the postman
-
- 6. how to prepare for job interviews (dressing
inclusive) - A Know who you are seeing and what they do and
how you can become a valuable member of their
team. No need to buy a suit and tie. Be dressed
professionally. Good shoes. Dressy Casual. -
30How to land that job
- 7. how a newly employed graduate student could
fit into the work environment in the industry
faster etc - A know the values statements the company makes
and learn to appreciate that - 8. The Engineer or technical personnel could talk
to us on specific skills a graduating Engineer is
required to have to fit into the industry. Are
there any specific software the new Engineer is
required to know about? - A Our company uses ProE 3D design software to do
the mechanical design of new equipment. To be
able to talk intelligently about that package is
an asset. Experience and training in other
packages, and a general knowledge about computers
is a benefit. If you dont own a personal
computer, go a BUY one NOW! Become knowledgeable
of available Open Source Software.
31Whizdom
- "Most people grow old within a small circle of
ideas they have not discovered themselves" -
Marquis De Vauvenargues - Achievement
- "Remember - Nothing will ever be accomplished if
you wait for everyone's approval or for the plan
to be perfect. - John Maxwell - "Success is the result of perfection. hard work,
learning from failures, loyalty and persistence."
- Colin Powell - What concerns me is not how things are, but how
people think things are. - Epictetus - "With creativity and tenacity you can do almost
anything. Honesty and Integrity still count in
today's world." - David C. Bentall - "There is only one failure in life possible, and
that is not to be true to the best one knows. -
George Eliot - "There is no expedient to which a man will not go
to avoid the real labor of thinking." Edison - What we are is God's gift to us. What we become
is our gift to God. Â Eleanor Powell
32Wisdom
- You can buy education, but wisdom is a gift from
God. - Â Â Â Live as if you were to die tomorrow.
Learn as if you were to live forever. - Mahatma
Gandhi - Respect for the Creator is the beginning of
wisdom - The Bible
My Gift to You!