Grants and Contributions

Vanmok has advanced from R&D to commercialization of world-class leak detection technology, offering a unique one-stop shop of hardware and software solutions. To address poor cellular connectivity at remote pipeline sites, Vanmok is now developing a cybersecure LoRaWAN-based communication system capable of private long-range networks up to 30 km. This innovation will integrate into Vanmok’s ecosystem, enabling reliable operations for global markets. The project strengthens opportunities with major clients, including expansion in North America and Middle East regions such as Saudi Aramco, while opening pathways for new products and future SCADA applications.

Vanmok, having validated its product and initiated revenue generation, aims to expand its Cloud leak detection software market beyond early adopters in North America. To achieve this, a strategic initiative is underway to establish a repeatable lead generation campaign and refine the sales process to be predictable and repeatable. The plan includes hiring a seasoned Business Development Manager with expertise in relationship building, partnerships, and Oil and Gas industry sales channels. The project's main objective is to quadruple Vanmok's business size within the next 2 years by developing critical skills in business development, partnership building, and customer management.

Most conventional pressure transmitters require an opening into the pipeline to measure internal pressure. If the pipeline has already been built, it is very challenging to create an opening in the pipeline for installing a new pressure transmitter. The sensor developed in this project would allow pressure measurement anywhere along the pipeline.
Project would support Vanmok in achieving the following objective:
Develop a Non-Intrusive Pressure Sensor using Optical Fiber Cable sensor technology coupled with Internet of Things and artificial intelligence/Machine learning

Vanmok provides cost-effective, cloud-based leak detection technology (Vanmok LD Cloud) for short segment lateral pipelines in midstream and for deployments in gathering pipelines, emulsion pipelines, and saltwater pipeline networks in upstream sectors. Another product, Vanmok LD Studio is a multi-layer pipeline monitoring system using the extended real-time transient model for leak detection in long-distance pipelines especially carrying high dense phase fluids. Vanmok would like to hire a youth staff to help with the development of Front End Software for Vanmok products. This will be an excellent opportunity for youth staff to be involved in cutting-edge technology while applying software development principles.

Vanmok leak detection technology was validated and verified by the industry and it is gaining traction from customers in Canada and USA, especially in the niche market of small pipeline segment in upstream and midstream oil and gas sector. In order to support the growth of the company, Vanmok is developing a customer success team for technical support, on-boarding and nurturing. Vanmok would like to hire youth staff to help with growth and customer success. This will be an excellent opportunity for youth staff to be involved in cutting-edge technology while applying engineering first principles.

The Project will support development of intellectual property capacity within the Firm.

Even though there are incumbent technologies in place for leak detection in short length pipelines, they are not cost effective due to upfront capital investment required to implement them. Vanmok technology proposed in this project would address industry challenges, including emulsion pipelines leak detection. This project would support Vanmok in achieving the following objectives:
• Part 1: Develop and benchmark the capability of Vanmok’s leak detection in emulsion pipelines by conducting field trials.
• Part 2: Develop and test the completeness of the technology for leak detection in city water distribution networks
• Part 3: Develop the technology necessary to scale up and rapid deployment of Vanmok leak detection technology.

To improve pipeline safety and preserve environment from potential leaks, Vanmok has developed Leak Detection Software (Vanmok LD) which can detect leaks from 0.5% of nominal flow rate ( leaks from pinholes) to ruptures within 1KM accuracy in short span of time (less than few minutes). Vanmok Cloud leak detection works in conjunction with the IoT gateway system designed by Vanmok. This IoT system gathers the data from the pressure sensors installed on the pipeline networks and send the data to Vanmok Cloud system for leak detection. Vanmok would like to hire a youth staff to help with the ultra low power hardware/firmware development and compact off-grid solar system for Vanmok Technology and assembling/programming of Vanmok IoT Gateway.

In order to increase the pipeline safety and preserve environment from potential leaks, Vanmok has developed Leak Detection Software (Vanmok LD) which can detect leaks from 0.5% of nominal flow rate (such as leaksfrom pinholes) to ruptures within one-kilometer accuracy in a short span of time (less than few minutes). Vanmok would like to hire a youth staff to help with the development of Front End Software for Vanmok Leak Detection technology. In addition, youth staff would also be involved in developing A.I and Machine learning algorithms for Vanmok technology. This will be an excellent opportunity for youth staff to be involved in cutting-edge technology while applying software development principles.