Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_CAD0023 | |
| Title | Smart Tester – MP applications | |
| 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 Cadent Gas |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 July 2018 | |
| End Date | 01 October 2019 | |
| Duration | ENA months | |
| Total Grant Value | £160,145 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Energy | |
| Region | London | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , Cadent Gas (100.000%) |
| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , Cadent Gas (0.000%) |
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| Web Site | https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/NIA_CAD0023 |
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| Objectives | This project will build on the previous NIA project collaboration between WWU and SVI that produced the LP service version of this system and process. Various technical, hardware and software alterations are required to support the increased pressure range of the equipment and the consequent increase in tolerances and accuracy required, these alterations and developed technology will then be used to demonstrate that test times can safely be reduced. The project is split into the following 4 stages and applies to MP mains and services, designed to work with both IOS and Android operating systems.Stage 1:• Research and development activities will include a thorough investigation into the fundamental principles of the existing calculators• Site visits to gain a better understanding of the documents and procedures used by engineers.• Mechanical testing and quality assurance of the various pressure transducers available to the project. • Development of 32-bit firmware to enable high resolution data transmission.• Commercial viability and manufacturability assessment. Stage 2:• Proof of concept, semi-automated calculators with limited error handling.• Stability testing of instrumentation including barometric sensor under low power conditions• Initial user interface design and prototyping, building on existing SMARTester platform.• Feature development, enhancing the core technology.• Laboratory testing of instrument and associated long duration systems.• Iteration and testing of key improvements in simulated conditionsStage 3:• Server-side stress testing to ensure record keeping and data structure is stable and scalable.• Field trial to measure benefit.• Validate user interface and procedural flow.• Iteration and testing of key improvements in the field.Stage 4:• iOS validation.• API design for interconnectivity.• Each stage culminates in a design review with the relevant stakeholders. A project report being produced detailing the learning, opportunities and risks will be delivered to Cadent. Before proceeding with any subsequent work, authority is sought and any changes that arise through planning or risk mitigation are reviewed. • Production of a formal report at the end of each stage.• 5 x operational SMARTester prototype units The aim of the project is to significantly and safely reduce test time of MP mains pre-commissioning tests to the safest lower limit and by building and testing a smart pressure sensing device, which will be used in conjunction with existing standard compressor units and the current testing methodology. The development will also updates the associated back office system from the previous WWU project that will allow accurate measurement, display, reporting, storage and relevant sharing of medium pressure mains tests data across initially the Cadent GD network. | |
| Abstract | This project will build on the previous NIA project collaboration between WWU and SVI that produced the LP service version of this system and process. Various technical, hardware and software alterations are required to support the increased pressure range of the equipment and the consequent increase in tolerances and accuracy required, these alterations and developed technology will then be used to demonstrate that test times can safely be reduced. | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 02/12/22 | |
