Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_NGN_177 | |
| Title | Offtake Optimisation | |
| 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 | PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Computer Science and Informatics) 75%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 25%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Project Contact No email address given Northern Gas Networks |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 July 2016 | |
| End Date | 01 October 2016 | |
| Duration | 3 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £213,000 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Technical Consultancy | |
| Region | Yorkshire & Humberside | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , Northern Gas Networks (100.000%) |
| Web Site | http://www.smarternetworks.org/project/NIA_NGN_177 |
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| Objectives | The objectives of this project are to: -Develop a methodology to bring insight from multiple sources including Graphical Falcon (the network analysis tool used to model the Transmission Pipeline network) and expert knowledge in order to agree required capacities at NTS offtakes. Develop an initial assessment tool and methodology which utilise multiple inputs including system constraints and capabilities, system interactions, differential capacity charges, etc. Challenge and refine concepts as they are developedIf a more complex solution is identified which could (in a way which is cost-effective) deliver further benefits, produce a high level implementation plan to show what key activities are required to further develop and deliver this The project will be deemed successful, ifHypotheses were generated, challenged and refinedFeasibilities of these concepts, including risks and costs were developedNGN will be able to make an informed decision to proceed or not with developing and implementing new tool(s) and / or process(es) based on a robust business case supporting viable hypotheses | |
| Abstract | The Offtake Capacity Statement (OCS) booking process whereby NGN books capacity at the various NTS offtakes is currently carried out offtake-by-offtake supported by a small level of manual iteration for areas where there is interaction between offtakes. Although this delivers a safe and secure set of capacity booking figures this is almost certain to be a sub-optimal combination. Capture findings, insights and opportunities from collaborative workshops, interviews and innovation stimulation eventsThe methods used will draw on the capabilities of our partners (KPMG / McLaren Alliance) together with NGN’s knowledge for optimisation using analytical tools and techniques.Note : Project Documents may be available via the ENA Smarter Networks Portal using the Website link above | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 17/09/18 | |
