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Reference Number	NIA_NGGD0021
Title	Alternative Riser Pipe Jointing Method - Pyplok
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 2014
End Date	31 March 2016
Duration	24 months
Total Grant Value	£566,133
Industrial Sectors	Manufacturing
Region	London
Programme	Repair
Investigators	Principal Investigator	Project Contact , Cadent Gas (100.000%)
Web Site	http://www.smarternetworks.org/Project/NIA_NGGD0021
Objectives	The aim of this project is to assess Pyplok technology to establish its suitability for the application of an alternative jointing method for steel risers, which removes the need for welding (which requires hot work permits) or screwed fittings which can only be used up to 2 inches diameter. The project will ascertain the testing which is required to ensure that the product is fit for purpose. Expected Benefits: Success of the project will be the passing of approval testing of Pyplok technology, as an alternative jointing method for riser pipe work, which removes the need for welding (which requires hot work permits) or screwed fittings which can only be used up to 2 inches diameter.
Abstract	Introduction: The scope of this project includes: Review current information regarding the Pyplok system Define functional requirements of alternative steel fittings for use on gas riser systems, such as Pyplok Conduct approval testing of Pyplok Field trial Pyplok
Publications	progress report 2015 (PDF 48 KB)
Final Report	(none)
Added to Database	28/09/16