Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_WPD_042 | |
| Title | PCB Sniffer | |
| 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 | PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Chemistry) 70%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 30%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Project Contact No email address given Western Power Distribution |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 September 2019 | |
| End Date | 01 August 2020 | |
| Duration | ENA months | |
| Total Grant Value | £110,000 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Power | |
| Region | South West | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , Western Power Distribution (100.000%) |
| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , Western Power Distribution (0.000%) |
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| Web Site | https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/NIA_WPD_042 |
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| Objectives | The project will consist of the following elements: A Paper Study to capture the state of the art learning in relation to the problem of optical spectroscopic detection and quantification of PCB molecules. Laboratory measurements of some of the main PCB sub-elements to enable the provision of robust estimates of detection sensitivity of optical spectroscopic methods. This activity will be required only if the high-resolution spectroscopic data of PCB are too scarce or non-existent. The output of the activity 1) will inform the decision on activity 2). Assuming spectroscopic data is available we will develop a model of the detection instrument and detection scenario to understand the prospects and limitations of various approaches and down-select the best solution given cost, timescale, performance and operational constraints in a laboratory environment. This project has one phase, that is to carry out paper studies and laboratory testing for the detection of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in transformer oil vapor. The outcomes of this phase will feed into a second project where field trials will take place to optimize the method to test assets in situ whilst not interrupting customer supplies. The objectives are: To come up with a solution to test network assets which have been identified as having potential contamination of PCBs. Develop a central database of known contaminated assets to enable a targeted replacement programme. which removes all contaminated assets before 2025 Share the potential learning across all DNOs to help facilitate the removal of all contaminated assets. | |
| Abstract | This project will demonstrate an alternative approach to testing for PCBs within network assets, this project will focus on the ability to carry this testing whilst the asset remains live therefore guaranteeing supply to our customers. This project will then feed into a second project where field trials will commence to prove the solution and develop a cost effective network asset management programme. | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 09/11/22 | |
