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Reference Number	NIA_SGN0057
Title	Aerosol Sealant - Stage 1A - Initial Development
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 SGN
Award Type	Network Innovation Allowance
Funding Source	Ofgem
Start Date	01 August 2014
End Date	31 October 2015
Duration	15 months
Total Grant Value	£174,206
Industrial Sectors	Manufacturing
Region	South East
Programme	Repair

Investigators	Principal Investigator	Project Contact , SGN (100.000%)
Web Site	http://www.smarternetworks.org/Project/NIA_SGN0057
Objectives	Determine the feasibility of adapting existing air conditioning duct sealant techniques to repair leaking natural gas distribution mains and network riser infrastructures with deposits only occurring at leaks requiring sealing, while producing seals that can withstand normal operating pressures for natural gas distribution systems, and with minimal service disruption. Recommendations for and progression to next stage of technology development.
Abstract	This project aims to build on the work carried out under the project entitled Seeker Particles (NIA_SGN0012). As part of the Seeker Particles project, a number of ambitious and highly innovative technology opportunities were identified. This proposal outlines the requirements in order to take one of those innovative technologies, namely aerosol based particulate sealants, and demonstrate Proof of Concept for its use in gas pipelines and risers. It will use both experimental and numerical modelling approaches to address the key technical challenges required to bring this technology to market. Design and fabrication of a bench-top aerosol remote sealing test system Adapt the aerosol numerical model to the conditions prevalent in natural gas distribution systems and vertical risers, and validate this model. Assess aerosol penetration length as a function of process parameters (flow rates, particle size distribution, drying time) Characterise the deposition of sealant particles on interior surfaces and leak sites as a function of the distance from the injection point Characterize the geometry and flow conditions in low pressure sections of Scotia Gas networks Conduct witness testing for SGN staff and/or contractors.
Publications	(none)
Final Report	SGN, Steer Energy (2016) Aerosol Sealants Stage 1A: Final Report (PDF 3729 KB)
Added to Database	27/09/16

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