Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_SGN0024 | |
| Title | RCA GPS Survey | |
| 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 | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (Geography and Environmental Studies) 25%; SOCIAL SCIENCES (Business and Management Studies) 15%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 60%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
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Project Contact No email address given SGN |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 October 2013 | |
| End Date | 01 January 2015 | |
| Duration | 15 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £477,240 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Technical Consultancy | |
| Region | South East | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , SGN (100.000%) |
| Web Site | http://www.smarternetworks.org/project/NIA_SGN0024 |
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| Objectives | The objectives of this project are to: Allow SGN to transmit and receive project and records data automatically between a field device and the serverAllow automated analysis of the data to take placeAllow the data to be integrated in to the various front office enterprise systems automatically post quality assurance checks. Evaluate and report on the costs and benefits of the system trialed The key success criteria will be: Trial of a collection of new hardware and software technology which utilizes global positioning and geospatial records technology integrated into a single solution. Record and display tabular geospatially tagged data in real time using specialist software. Field trial data clarifying the effectiveness of the equipment. Establish the potential for reductions in the time taken to capture, record, validate and update the data and information. Production of a technical report detailing the project outcomes | |
| Abstract | A large part of Scotia Gas Network’s business is based on replacing or laying new mains and associated infrastructure. As such, there is a constant stream of asset and project related data going out to and coming back from the field locations where this work is taking place. We currently largely rely on paper based processes for communicating this information and updating our asset register. This is a time consuming process for all involved and leaves the process open to error at various stages. This is a far reaching issue affecting various arms of the business. Although some GDNs already use electronic data systems, this Method represents a significant step forward from being provided static data in the field to being able to interact with it and communicate those interactions back electronically. Figure 1 in the documents tab shows the current process for capturing mains replacement information as an example. By implementing an electronic data exchange and capture process we can greatly reduce the possibility for error while at the same time increasing efficiency and reducing the timeline of the process. The envisaged solution will use a GPS enabled device for use in the field coupled to a data exchange server running geospatially orientated data capture software. Figure 2 in the documents tab shows the new equivalent process to that displayed in Figure 1.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 | 29/10/18 | |
