FALL 2021 10 12 SFU’s new $33 million Corix biomass plant is helping to sustainably heat a community. Canadian Biomass gives readers an inside look. Fueling a community 16 Hassan Farms Inc., a Saskatchewan chicken farm, has recently transitioned from using coal to oat hull pellets for heating at their main farm. Canadian Biomass shares their experience making the switch. Making a switch 20 Martin Engineering’s Brad Pronschinske gives an inside look at how flow aids can help resolve bulk material handling issues. Achieving consistent flow Funding from the Forest Enhnacement Society of BC has helped Duz Cho Logging and Canfor Energy North utilize residual wood waste, bringing economic and environmental benefits to local communities. 10 AN EXCEPTIONAL PARTNERSHIP “So much happened behind the scenes in the planning and implementation, and from start to finish it was truly a collaboration.” 12 DEPARTMENTS 6 19 Industry news New products 16 Read the full story on page 10. COLUMNS 4 8 22 Editorial WPAC – Gaining momentum Final Thoughts Our Cover A view of the new $33 million Corix biomass plant providing heat and hot water to Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby, B.C., campus. Photo courtesy Simon Fraser University. Canadian BIOMASS 3