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Reference Number	NIA_CAD0036
Title	Internal Joint Repairs
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
Award Type	Network Innovation Allowance
Funding Source	Ofgem
Start Date	01 April 2019
End Date	01 November 2019
Duration	ENA months
Total Grant Value	£78,451
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%)
Web Site	https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/NIA_CAD0036
Objectives	The supplier will propose methods used by other utilities and industries that could be developed and adopted as a recognised internal mains repair. The scope of the project is to research internal joint repair methods for the full range of metallic pipes and associated joints, targeted but not limited to diameters of 6” up to 24”, and for mains operating at Medium (>75mbar to <=2bar) and Low Pressure (<=75mbar). The identification of internal joint repair techniques identified during these work packages should minimise the number of excavations required to effect the repair. Limiting launch and recovery points of tools to keyhole cores or the ability to complete multiple internal joint repairs from one excavation is to be considered. The project will offer a down selection model of interim to permanent joint repair solutions. • Research available technologies applicable to internal pipe repair. • Down selection of most suitable solution(s) for each pipe repair scenario for further development and identify gaps in solution matrix. • Plan for progressing further development of each preferred solution.
Abstract	The supplier will propose methods used by other utilities and industries that could be developed and adopted as a recognised internal mains repair.
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Final Report	(none)
Added to Database	09/11/22