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Reference Number NIA_WWU_053
Title Review of Pipeline Girth Weld Inspection
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
Wales and West Utilities
Award Type Network Innovation Allowance
Funding Source Ofgem
Start Date 01 October 2018
End Date 01 May 2019
Duration ENA months
Total Grant Value £198,612
Industrial Sectors Energy
Region Wales
Programme Network Innovation Allowance
 
Investigators Principal Investigator Project Contact , Wales and West Utilities (99.997%)
  Other Investigator Project Contact , Wales and West Utilities (99.997%)
Project Contact , Northern Gas Networks (0.001%)
Project Contact , Cadent Gas (0.001%)
Project Contact , SGN (0.001%)
  Industrial Collaborator Project Contact , Wales and West Utilities (0.000%)
Web Site https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/NIA_WWU_053
Objectives The aim of this project is to carry out a complete review of the latest information relating to the defect tolerance and axial stresses on pipe girth welds during excavation related activities; and propose revisions for methods applied to working on pipelines containing defective girth welds or girth welds of unknown quality.A phased approach is proposed in order to deliver results efficiently and as they become available. The overall project scope has been divided into two stages which are listed below. Phase 1 involves in undertaking literature review and, Phase 2 involves in undertaking engineering assessments as required. Phase 1: Literature ReviewA literature review will be undertaken to determine the scope for improvement on working on defective pipelines. A summary report will be issued covering all the work undertaken as part of the Phase 1. This phase of the work confirm the belief that sufficient benefit is achievable then only Phase 2 part of the project will commence.Phase 2: Engineering AssessmentsBased on the recommendations of the literature review, detailed engineering assessments based on the new understanding in the applicable fields of knowledge will be undertaken. One technical report will be issued covering the re-evaluation of the current state of knowledge. To carry out a complete review of the latest information relating to the defect tolerance and axial stresses on pipeline girth welds.
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Added to Database 15/12/22