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Reference Number	NIA_NGGD0012
Title	Alternative Jointing Techniques for Small Diameter PE Pipe
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 September 2013
End Date	31 January 2014
Duration	5 months
Total Grant Value	£112,710
Industrial Sectors	Manufacturing
Region	London
Programme	Other

Investigators	Principal Investigator	Project Contact , Cadent Gas (100.000%)
Web Site	http://www.smarternetworks.org/Project/NIA_NGGD0012
Objectives	The primary objectives of this stage are to: Conduct a gap analysis to compare the requirements of Standards that selected fittings conform to, with the requirements of established UK Gas Industry Standards Demonstrate, under laboratory conditions, the assembly of all mains-to-meter mechanical fittings from 4 different manufacturers and compare against a conventional electro fusion mains-to-meter assembly Undertake laboratory tests of selected fittings for both leaktightness and pull-out resistance Undertake a cost benefit analysis and undertake field observations. Expected Benefits: The processes and outputs from tasks presented in this proposal will be documented in a final technical report and accompanying cost benefit model in Microsoft Excel format. Also included will be a digital video file showing the construction of laboratory test assemblies. The success criteria of the Project are: Efficiency - How does the process perform in terms of cost, and customer impact Effectiveness - Can the solution be deemed safe over the life of the asset Practicability - Is it practical and easy to adopt and what are the training requirements.
Abstract	Since the mid 1980s the primary method of jointing small diameter PE pipe in the Gas industry has been by use of electrofusion sockets. This technique requires careful surface preparation, together with the associated electrofusion equipment and adherence to procedures, in order to affect a high integrity joint. National Grid Gas (NGG) is looking to investigate whether cost reduction and productivity improvements could be achieved by introducing alternatives to electrofusion fittings.
Publications	(none)
Final Report	Final Report (PDF 51 KB)
Added to Database	27/09/16

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