Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_SPEN_0041 | |
| Title | Proof of concept Tarmac Reinstatement Tester | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research 100%; | |
| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 20%; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences) 80%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Project Contact No email address given SP Energy Networks |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 June 2019 | |
| End Date | 31 December 2021 | |
| Duration | ENA months | |
| Total Grant Value | £65,000 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Power | |
| Region | Scotland | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , SP Energy Networks (100.000%) |
| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , SP Energy Networks (0.000%) |
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| Web Site | https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/NIA_SPEN_0041 |
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| Objectives | The Project will look to develop a technique based on combining ground penetrating radar (GPR) technology with a survey technology that has been successfully used in seismology, i.e. the multi-offset antenna array method. This development work will initially be limited to proof of concept. If successful further development will be required to deliver a business as usual device. The Project initially will be limited to laboratory work to prove the proof of concept. This research and development work will be split into four stages. Stage 1 – A list of specifications regarding the system requirements and the samples specifications will be established. Theoretical & simulation work will be carried out to determine the conditions under which the tests will be performed, such as signal power, frequencies, number and shape of bespoke antennas and the offset distances. Stage 2 – When the main parameters relating to the tests have been established the laboratory tests will be undertaken. Signal generators-receivers and bespoke antennas will be used to perform tests on air gaps, gypsum and concrete plates to optimize the antennas characteristics. Stage 3 - After the optimal characteristics of antennas have been determined the next step will be to test real pavement samples provided by the Network. Possible field tests may also be carried out.Stage 4 – The results of the project will be incorporated into a final report which will inform on whether any technique developed within the project could be taken furthe. The objective of this project is to develop a technique that will determine the depth of surface and binder layers but also whether the air void density falls in between the acceptable minimum and maximum tolerances; depending on the material. The technique developed should be non intruisive and such that it could be incorporated into a device that could be conveniently used on site to determine the quality of the reinstated tarmac. | |
| Abstract | The objective of this project is to develop a technique that will determine the depth of surface and binder layers but also whether the air void density falls in between the acceptable minimum and maximum tolerances. | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 08/11/22 | |
