Mining and Petroleum Development

Award of Distinction:

Colin Scholze
Tank Filler

The Tank Filler is an instrument for filling above ground tanks used in the oil and agriculture industries. It can be installed onto existing tanks, and once in place eliminates the need to climb onto the tank. It consists of pipe extension from the existing port on top of the tank to ground level, so that filling can be completed from the ground. It allows for venting and spill containment. A fill gauge is also available to eliminate any need to climb up onto the tank and peer inside.

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Award of Merit:

HBM Canada Inc.
Jim Matei
Electroluminescent Fibre Safety Flag

The EL Fibre Safety Flag is an innovative high visibility safety flag for use on service vehicles that must move around the same site as large equipment. Electroluminescent wire was incorporated onto a high visibility orange flag, in a large X configuration, inside an EL border. The electroluminescence makes the flag more visible both during the day and at night. Although originally designed for use on service vehicles, it can also be used on bicycles and other vulnerable road users.