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Seed Process Co-op
Spring 2013 PresentationBY VINCENT TIO
Background
Hometown: Medan, Indonesia
Background
Hobbies:
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Minor in Crop Sciences
Graduating in May or December 2014
Seeds Process:
Refuge-in-Bag (RIB) Deblend
Project Mentor:Chuck Johnson
RIB Deblend
First RIB Deblend Startup
Observed actual RIB Deblend startup
Calibration and testing by Satake’s technician
RIB Deblend (cont.)
Process Failure Findings
Limitation of ScanMaster II’s monochromatic camera
Reduced seed germination
RIB Deblend (cont.)
Alternative color sorters
Research into different type of
sorter to improve the process
Main point of contact with
Odenberg and Wecotek
RIB Deblend (cont.)
RIB Deblend (cont.)
Satake Evolution Testing
Visited Satake’s HQ in Houston, TX
Firsthand experience with the real capability of the
Evolution color sorter
Evaluate sort feasibilty for RIB deblend
Developed report for business justification
Before
After
Capital Project:
ECS01812
Constantine, MI
Dryer-Sheller
Diverter Valve Upgrade
Project Mentor:Clint Rodenberg
Eric Daniels
Cary Schneider
Dryer-Sheller Diverter Valve Upgrade
Front-End Discussion with Crop Lead
Limited Budget
Upgrade bucket valve instead of indexing conveyor
Front End Evaluation
Measured dimensions and elevations of the existing bucket
valve setup
Dryer-Sheller Diverter Valve Upgrade
Scope of Work
Made revision to the scope of
work based from team
discussions
Agra Bucket Valve FAT
Constantine, MI
Small Projects:
2013 Cotton Dryer Burner
Gas Train Upgrade Project
Gas Train Upgrade
Purpose
Compliance to NFPA 85, 86 and Monsanto standards
Gas Train Upgrade
First real exposure to project management
PDR, COA, ESH, CMR, ISN, RFQ, RFP, PO, PR,, SOW, JSA, WIP
Importance of properly defined Scope of Work and
specifications
Interacting and working with contractors
Involved in project mobilization and demolition
Importance of communications with stakeholders
Gas Train Upgrade
Monsanto’s emphasis on safety and health
PPE, WIP, Pre-job Orientation, JSA
Specifications that is beyond federal / national standards
Consistent supervision and WIP Audit
Gas Train Upgrade
3 cotton sites:
1. Aiken, TX (AR : $70,000)
Gas train is currently in fabrication
Project expected to be completed in Oct 11th, 2013
2. Eloy, AZ (AR: $232,000)
Construction ongoing, forecasted completion Sept 13th, 2013
3. Hollandale, MS (AR : $30,000)
Construction begins Aug 15th, 2013
Others
Corn Production Process Presentation
Revised and updated Sam Nesbitt’s old presentation
Cotton Seed Storage Aeration
Others (cont.)
Waco Small Lot Project 2013
Made flow measurements for red dust collection system
Others (cont.)
Aiken Ladder and Catwalk Upgrade
Scope of work development
Pre-bid meeting
Co-op ExperienceSPRING + SUMMER 2013
Pros
Invaluable Experience
Engineering
Business
Agriculture
Pros
Opportunity to travel and explore
Includes food poisoning
Great working environment
Working with experts in the field
Work hard, play hard
Lesson Learnt
Expect the unexpected to happen
Don’t be shy to ask for help from anyone
Suggestions
Fleet GPS device
Remote site locations are sometimes hard to locate
Longer co-op term
Hope to get involved in more projects and learn more
Acknowledgement
Special thanks to:
• Mike Krejcarek
• Robert Kelpe
• Mike Holliday
• Scott Davis
• Clint Rodenberg
• Chris Bahm
• Sheila Rothermich
• Chuck Johnson
• Jeff Sharpe
• Walt Russell
• Robert Reed
• Om Nangia
• Peter Parker
• Tim Ogdie
the whole Global Engineering family
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”Questions?
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Telp: (516) 754 – 7771
Address:
1601 N. Lincoln Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801