INNOVATION July-August 2016

VeloMetro Velomobile Sharing Network VeloMetro has developed a novel three-wheeled, enclosed, pedal–electric-assist velomobile, called Veemo, for one-way sharing networks.The Veemo velomobile is regulated to 500-Watts- output power and a top speed of 32 kilometres per hour, keeping it within Canadian regulations for power-assisted cycles. Prototypes are being tested by VeloMetro engineers, but pilot fleets will be launching with the City of Vancouver and the University of British Columbia. People will be able to use a smartphone app to sign up, find, and reserve the nearest Veemo velomobile, and unlock it to start their trip. APEGBC members, VeloMetro Mobility Inc.: Kody Baker, P.Eng., Jonathan Faille, EIT; Sean Boyd, EIT; Ben Cornwell-Mott, P.Eng.; Jeffrey To, EIT; Manny Lee, EIT; Andrea Latella-Duboyce, EIT

SystemAdds Flexibility to Craft Distillers’ Production Specific Mechanical Systems, of Victoria, BC, worked with master distiller Robert Cassell, Millstone Spirits Group, Philadelphia, to build a 910-Litre, pre-plumbed, skid-mounted distillation system for Victoria Distillers, Sidney, BC. The system permits the craft distiller to switch between products and produce unaged spirits while waiting for aged products to mature, and to expand production over time. The system features a copper pot still with three interchangeable heads for production of spirits, including vodka, gin, whiskey, rum, and brandy. The all-in-one system combines mash, ferment, distillation and distillate- collection processes on one movable skid. It also includes an electronic control panel, pumps, two platforms, and an integrated davit lift for swapping out heads, and is fabricated from copper and 304 stainless steel. Distillers can expand the system with additional fermenters as needed. APEGBC members: Brandon Fry, EIT, Michael Jackman, EIT, Patrick Keller, EIT, Reo Phillips, P.Eng.

Hakai Energy and HES PV partnered to provide Lasqueti Island’s school with a 41-kiloWatt solar photovoltaic–diesel reduction system. Because Lasqueti is not serviced by BC Hydro, residents typically use alternative forms of power. The island’s school and out buildings were run entirely from a diesel generator until this year. The project will reduce diesel fuel emissions by providing power to the school from the photovoltaic array and storage system. Similar systems could be deployed throughout BC’s diesel communities, and would reduce greenhouse gas contributions. HES PV worked with Hakai Energy to design and deliver the project, but many environmentally minded island residents worked hard to convince the school district to add solar to the site. APEGBC member, HES PV: Ed Knaggs, P.Eng. Lasqueti Island Solar Photovoltaic–Diesel Offset Project

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