Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_WWU_040 | |
| Title | >7 bar Permanent Leak Repair Clamps | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal(Oil and Gas, Refining, transport and storage of oil and gas) 100%; | |
| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 100% | |
| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Project Contact No email address given Wales and West Utilities |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 October 2016 | |
| End Date | 01 October 2017 | |
| Duration | 12 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £100,000 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Technical Consultancy | |
| Region | Wales | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , Wales and West Utilities (100.000%) |
| Web Site | http://www.smarternetworks.org/project/NIA_WWU_040 |
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| Objectives | This project will provide the understanding needed to enhance the procedure for the repair of leaks on the above 7 bar pipeline network to deliver a lower cost and lower risk solution. The project will collect a body of evidence to support: 1. A fuller understanding of the failure modes and consequences of temporary leak clamps. 2. A risk assessment/process to extend the operating life of temporary leak clamps. | |
| Abstract | Wales & West Utilities (WWU) operates approx. 2,300 km out of 20,000 km of major accident hazard gas pipelines within the UK. Current methods of repairing a leak on a HP pipeline involve the use of temporary repair clamps. These clamps need to be replaced with a permanent repair, usually within 12 months via a short diversion. As of yet there are no permanent leak repair clamps in use. The ability to use the clamps as a permanent solution or beyond the 12 months stated in P11, could have the potential to reduce costs associated with repairs to HP pipelines. This project will undertake proof of concept validation and looks to address the following key areas: ; Phase I: Review of the leak repair clamps and their use in other gas industries worldwide focusing on pressure ranges of 7 - 16 bar and 16 - 80 bar. ; Phase II: Review of the types of clamps used by WWU and based on the outcome of Phase I confirm their appropriateness in being used for varying durations. ; Phase III: Based on phase I & II, carry out a cost based analysis and develop a risk assessment/process which WWU can utilise in assessing the suitability of setting an operating life of a leak repair clamp. ; Phase IV: Develop repair manuals, which is a set of steps that WWU can utilise in the effect of a failure of a fitted leak repair clamp.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 | 16/03/18 | |
