Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_CAD0002 | |
| Title | Impact of Biomethane on Gas Networks. | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal(Oil and Gas, Refining, transport and storage of oil and gas) 50%; Renewable Energy Sources(Bio-Energy, Applications for heat and electricity) 50%; |
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| 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 SGN |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 March 2017 | |
| End Date | 01 November 2017 | |
| Duration | 8 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £68,000 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Technical Consultancy | |
| Region | South East | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , SGN (99.997%) |
| Other Investigator | Project Contact , Wales and West Utilities (0.001%) Project Contact , Northern Gas Networks (0.001%) Project Contact , Cadent Gas (0.001%) |
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| Web Site | http://www.smarternetworks.org/project/NIA_CAD0002 |
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| Abstract | CEN Technical Committee 408 - Natural gas and biomethane for use in transport and biomethane for injection in the natural gas network are creating new specifications for natural gas and biomethane as vehicle fuel and of biomethane for injection in the natural gas grid, including any necessary related methods of analysis and testing. This will ensure that pipeline and asset integrity is maintained and there is a place for biomethane in the future. It is vital that the specification for biomethane quality is based on sound evidence detailed in first of its kind research in order to reduce the risk of inaccurate injection specifications; either too restrictive thus hindering biomethane-to-grid development or too lax which has safety implications for gas networks, appliances and customers. Many studies have been carried out by stakeholders within individual EU countries based on the gas network specifications for that country. A common vision needs to be created: o To share with CEN TC 408 the technical and documented studies that already existo To prioritise those biomethane compounds that will impact the gas chain ando Where technical data is missing, evaluate the true impact of the target biomethane components on the gas chain. This is a collaborative project and DNV GL UK are to be the technical representative of the UK DNs on the GERG project. The project whole project consists of two phases, with a decision milestone at the end of phase 1. Phase 1 of the project is to pool together current knowledge, expertise and requirements across the EU countries, which is what the current request for funding is for. Any identified knowledge gaps from this data gathering will be fed into phase 2 to inform the new CEN standard on biomethane. The project proposal aims to: Share knowledge on biomethane quality and impactStudy the real impact of biomethane quality on gas chainAnticipate potential operational issues for gas operators. Note : Project Documents may be available via the ENA Smarter Networks Portal using the Website link above |
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| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 31/08/18 | |
