Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_UKPN0007 | |
| Title | Detection of Broken/Low Hanging Overhead Line Conductors | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Other Power and Storage Technologies(Electricity transmission and distribution) 100%; | |
| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 100% | |
| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Project Contact No email address given Eastern Power Networks plc |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 February 2014 | |
| End Date | 01 December 2017 | |
| Duration | 46 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £737,900 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Power | |
| Region | London | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , Eastern Power Networks plc (99.999%) |
| Other Investigator | Project Contact , South Eastern Power Networks plc (0.001%) |
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| Web Site | http://www.smarternetworks.org/project/NIA_UKPN0007 |
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| Objectives | Develop and prove the feasibility of system or combination of systems that can be deployed on the UK Power Networks overhead distribution network in areas where fallen or low hanging conductors are likely to cause the greatest hazard to the general public and other stakeholders. The development of a system or systems that fully meets UK Power Networks’ requirements and fulfils all the project’s objectives. | |
| Abstract | The detection of broken and low hanging conductors has been a long standing issue with British DNOs and their equivalent industry organisations across the globe and can present an obvious safety hazard to the general public. Currently, there is no proven and commercially available technology for the reliable detection of this condition. Investigation and trial use of techniques using existing protection technology and mechanical sensors to detect the presence of broken or low hanging overhead line conductors, which may present a safety hazard to the public. Where the use of existing protection technology is proven to successfully detect such events, UK Power Networks may seek opportunities to develop these technologies further if the expected benefits to its end customers and other DNOs are significantly more.Note : Project Documents may be available via the ENA Smarter Networks Portal using the Website link above | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 09/08/18 | |
