Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_NGET0087 | |
| Title | Cable Installation Design & Innovation Project (CIDIP) | |
| 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 National Grid Electricity Transmission |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 October 2013 | |
| End Date | 01 January 2015 | |
| Duration | 15 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £200,000 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Power | |
| Region | London | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , National Grid Electricity Transmission (100.000%) |
| Web Site | http://www.smarternetworks.org/project/NIA_NGET0087 |
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| Objectives | The objective of this project is to determine the design principles that would allows 400kV circuits with two cables per phase to match the ratings of a standard 400kV OHL. The project will be successful if National Grid have an increased learning in the area of uprating underground transmission routes. This could be successful delivery of each of the work packages detailed above, or highlighting what area is a cause for concern and identifying further work needed in that area. | |
| Abstract | National Grid have a need to underground transmission routes, based on consumer consultations and existing wayleaves. The problem that National Grid face is that undergrounding transmission routes is expensive and complex. A recent report commissioned by the IET, performed by Parsons Brinckerhoff, found that it may be possible to transmit the same amount of power through 2 cables per phase, as is transmitted through a standard OHL. National Grid need to conduct some work, as detailed below, to back up these findings. Research The method proposed is as follows: Potential Benefits from large conductor designs Ratings Improvement through installation Improved modelling techniques for Directional Drills Review of 105c short term operation Cost benefit analysis Summary report and industry workshopNote : 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 | 26/04/18 | |
