Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_NGET0201 | |
| Title | Portable Earthing Device | |
| 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 November 2016 | |
| End Date | 01 November 2017 | |
| Duration | 12 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £210,000 | |
| 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_NGET0201 |
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| Objectives | The objective of this project is to design, manufacture and test a portable earthing device that removes the need to manually install portable earths in locations that are difficult to access. This project will be successful if a portable earthing device is developed that is fit for purpose and safe to use. | |
| Abstract | It is not always possible to use an earth switch when working on equipment as there is not always a suitable earth switch at the point of work. Where an earth switch is not available a portable earth is used. Portable earths are often difficult to install, they pose a significant manual handling risk and due to height of busbars a MEWP is often required to fit them. This project is to design, manufacture and test a new portable earthing device which is capable of installing and removing portable earths in a safe and controlled manner. Some previous work was done in this area from 2009-2011 which produced an initial prototype. This project will use the learning gained from the initial project but produce a prototype which addresses the design issues that were found with the previous prototype and look to develop a product that is cost effective to manufacture.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 | 17/09/18 | |
