Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_CAD0106 | |
| Title | Low Power Hot Water Phase II | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research 45%; Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research(Demographics) 50%; Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal(Oil and Gas, Refining, transport and storage of oil and gas) 5%; |
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| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | SOCIAL SCIENCES (Sociology) 5%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 95%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Consumer attitudes and behaviour) 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Project Contact Cadent Gas |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 July 2024 | |
| End Date | 30 April 2025 | |
| Duration | ENA months | |
| Total Grant Value | £136,574 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Energy | |
| Region | London | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , Cadent Gas |
| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , Cadent Gas |
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| Web Site | https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/NIA_CAD0106 |
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| Objectives | Haydales graphene ink-based heaters offer a potential low power usage solution to heat water in domestic premises intended in this instance for when the gas supply is interrupted and can allow Cadent to meet their challenge of ensuring customers are safe, warm and independent in their own homes and providing alternatives to current provisions in these instances.This method will aim to develop upon the learnings found in Phase 1 of the project and provide two prototypes, one for use in the kitchen and one for use in the bathroom, for a potential commercial solution, that currently does not exist within the market, to enable customers in vulnerable situations to heat water, be able to wash and clean and allow them to live independently.Data Quality StatementThe project will ensure that necessary data is of sufficient quality and readily available to meet the objectives of the project. This will be achieved by providing current relevant PSR data, to enable development to progress in the correct manner.Measurement Quality StatementThe project will utilise data directly from the PSR , only that is relevant and proportional to the project, as well as utilising data that has been captured by Haydale in a separate project. This data will be reviewed with the wider project team regularly to ensure transparency and consistency. Haydales graphene inks can be printed onto a variety of substrates, either rigid or flexible, they are conformable and flexible. They can be tailored for bespoke solutions to operate at a variety of resistivities and powers and so offer a wide range of options to deliver solutions across a variety of different and varying use case scenarios.The overall scope, broken into 3 main stages, is the Engineering development of Low Power Hot Water Inclusive of bringing ideas and concepts to conducting prototype development. This will be achieved by;Stage 1 Specification and Outline design - Outline the detailed product specifications for optimizing the 2 units from prototype to real world manufactured units. Take into consideration input from all stakeholders and external user groups.Stage 2 Product and Production design - This will include detailed mass production design, preliminary suppliers and BOM list, Material cost estimation, Manufacturing cost estimation, lightweighting, design review and sign off with full detailed report. Stage 3 Sample build - 1 of each unit to be produced. Parts sourcing, test and modify, testing and verification on 2 units, demonstration and sign off with full final report. Stage 1A detailed report outlines key optimization points.A design strategy, including high level CAD on how the design will address optimization.An outline on how environmental and sustainability requirements will be met.Stage 2Detailed Design Review will be presented detailing the design details and effectiveness in meeting the key functional parameters.The target BOM (Bill of Material) will be listed with rough Order Magnitude on cost of materials and manufacturing cost.A manufacturing process flow will be presented detailing the manufacturing process and assembly process.Stage 3Minimum of 2 working units with appropriate safety and conformance certification will be delivered. The developed pre-product prototypes will be trialled and validated in an operational environment along with a detailed report of all work undertaken and any test results, modelling, and designs. | |
| Abstract | GDNs currently have a licence condition to provide fan heaters & hot plates to customers in vulnerable situations during a gas outage to stay warm, heat water & food. However, some customers will not be able transfer the hot water to a bowl or sink to be able to wash or clean with.Haydales graphene ink-based heaters offer a potential low power usage solution to heat water in domestic premises when the gas supply is interrupted and can be easily adapted into different designs to deliver bespoke solutions for a wide range of customer requirements, so is of interest to Cadent and their challenge of providing hot water to their customers in vulnerable situations when their gas supply is interrupted.Following on from Phase 1 of the project (NIA_CAD_0077) Haydale will develop the prototypes created and take the project through to optimisation in electronics, weight, and customer experience. | |
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| Added to Database | 02/04/25 | |
