Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_NGN_219 | |
| Title | Alternative gas pinpointing | |
| 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 Northern Gas Networks |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 September 2017 | |
| End Date | 01 December 2017 | |
| Duration | ENA months | |
| Total Grant Value | £33,333 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Energy | |
| Region | Yorkshire & Humberside | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , Northern Gas Networks (100.000%) |
| Web Site | https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/NIA_NGN_219 |
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| Objectives | This is an early stage optioneering approach to a possible solution as it remains unclear as to if any alternative solution is possible given:Specification of existing equipmentScope for amending existing equipmentAlternative equipment availableCost of modificationsCost of alternative equipmentRequirements of OperativesAt this stage in the project the final concept has not been decided upon. These details will be finalised as an output of the Down selection workshop. Phase 1The first phase of work would involve a Requirements and Optioneering study containing:Detailed requirement captureOptioneering studyDown selection WorkshopCost-benefit analysisAt this stage it is thought that, given the range of possible approaches to the problem, a phased approach would be the best way to resolve the problem. The first part of work would be to complete a requirements study in order to fully capture the boundaries of the design space. Through generating a thorough understanding of the problem a number of concepts will be developed as an output of the Optioneering study. The various concepts will be evaluated individually before utilising a weighted multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) tool to select a final solution.The benefits of a requirements capture before the design phase of the project starts is best described using the Pareto Principle. This recognises that from a design perspective “80% of the important design decisions are made during the first 20% of a project”. Therefore it is crucial to have a thorough understanding of the project and an appreciation of the design space in order to make the correct decisions. The Optioneering study will give an opportunity for the design team to work in collaboration with the end user. This blend of experience and expertise should result in the final chosen concept meeting the agreed requirements.Should this initial optioneering study prove successful and identify a suitable alternative route subsequent phases would cover:Phase 2 -Concept DesignWhere the chosen design is further developed and proven to a point where it is ready to enter the detailed design phase. This would include:High level concept design Basic design analysis and calculationsHAZIDPhase 3 - Detailed DesignThe main output being the development of a fully working prototype ready for field trials:Production of detailed design documentation including manufacture drawingsEquipment/material selection and definitionDetailed modelling and analysisHAZOPThe exact nature of phases 2 and 3 are dependent on the output of phase 1 and would require a separate project submission. There are two main objectives of this project. The first is to capture fully all of the information required to solve the problem. This is to ensure that all subsequent decisions made are as informed as possible. This will be achieved through a detailed requirement capture and workshops with the operators.The second objective is to select a final concept through a Down selection workshop. This will be done through an Optioneering study where up to five concept solutions will be generated which fulfil the requirements. The Down selection pack will contain all of the proposed concepts and communicate the rationale behind them. A weighted multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) tool will be used through collaboration with the design team and the customer in order to come to a collective decision on the final chosen concept. The key points from the workshop will be recorded and developed as part of an Optioneering report. | |
| Abstract | Phase 1The first phase of work would involve a Requirements and Optioneering study containing:Detailed requirement captureOptioneering studyDown selection WorkshopCost-benefit analysisAt this stage it is thought that, given the range of possible approaches to the problem, a phased approach would be the best way to resolve the problem. The first part of work would be to complete a requirements study in order to fully capture the boundaries of the design space. Through generating a thorough understanding of the problem a number of concepts will be developed as an output of the Optioneering study. The various concepts will be evaluated individually before utilising a weighted multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) tool to select a final solution.The benefits of a requirements capture before the design phase of the project starts is best described using the Pareto Principle. This recognises that from a design perspective “80% of the important design decisions are made during the first 20% of a project”. Therefore it is crucial to have a thorough understanding of the project and an appreciation of the design space in order to make the correct decisions. The Optioneering study will give an opportunity for the design team to work in collaboration with the end user. This blend of experience and expertise should result in the final chosen concept meeting the agreed requirements.Should this initial optioneering study prove successful and identify a suitable alternative route subsequent phases would cover:Phase 2 -Concept DesignWhere the chosen design is further developed and proven to a point where it is ready to enter the detailed design phase. This would include:High level concept design Basic design analysis and calculationsHAZIDPhase 3 - Detailed DesignThe main output being the development of a fully working prototype ready for field trials:Production of detailed design documentation including manufacture drawingsEquipment/material selection and definitionDetailed modelling and analysisHAZOPThe exact nature of phases 2 and 3 are dependent on the output of phase 1 and would require a separate project submission. | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 09/11/22 | |
