Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_SGN0067 | |
| Title | Smart Paints and Coating Systems | |
| 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 (Metallurgy and Materials) 50%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 50%; |
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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 February 2015 | |
| End Date | 01 July 2018 | |
| Duration | 41 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £179,982 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Energy | |
| Region | South East | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , SGN (100.000%) |
| Web Site | http://www.smarternetworks.org/project/NIA_SGN0067 |
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| Objectives | The objectives of this project are to: Introduction of new Paint and Coating technologies into SGN’s activities which will potential reduce application costs for above and below ground assets and improve the life of the asset. Consolidation and updating of existing SGN specifications for Paints and Coatings will include suitable new technologies. Create a new SGN Policy approval of the new specification to allow their use within the network, to provide a safe and efficient cost effective solution, and the likely reduction in paint application waste disposal could both improve efficiencies and productivity. The success criteria for this project is to trial and test the new paint technologies and methods and to simplify the paint selection process. The project will be determined to be a success if the following is achieved: Compatibility assessment of smart paint, coating technology and products with particular consideration to durability, practicality of application and price on all SGN assets. Risk assessment and gap analysis of relevant industry and SGN standards and specifications. Completed review of current specifications including assessment of current practice suitability in relation to applicable new technologies. Draft a new specification incorporating applicable new technologies. Completed technical report on results, findings and comparisons between new and existing elements. Carry out off site and on site field trials. . Provide technical reports on previous installations and their successes rate. COSHH and Risk Assessments for all new products added to the paint register. Produce a Maintenance Work instruction, in SGN’s SMF format, that enables the operative to select a suitable paint system for the equipment and the applications techniques required. Share the learning of this project with the other Network Licensees. | |
| Abstract | SGN has a requirement to carry out inspection and maintenance activities across its footprint of some 7629 regulator sites with paint and coatings being the primary means of corrosion protection for both above and below ground plant. Current specifications (SP/PA/9, SP/PA/10 and SP/PA/11) require an on site paint inspector to oversee all paint and coating activities from preparation through to the final application whether the site requires a full paint coating of the whole site or what’s called ‘patch paint,’ which is in essence a small area of corrosion that requires remediation. At present, a two part paints two part paint system which has limited time application is normally used. These are usually applied in three to four coats and are allowed to dry over a specific period. Due to the above the application of these paints and coatings is time consuming and even a small to medium site can take up to 3 months to prepare and coat. As more modern paint systems come to the market SGN have identified a need to assess them for their suitability on the gas network and to review and update existing industry specifications to align them with currently available new technologies, products and suppliers. Paint inspection and the standard of paints and coatings affect the overall health of assets. This project will therefore inform the Asset Health and Criticality Indices that are currently being reviewed and developed under various other projects. In 2014 SGN looked at new paint technologies and applications a project was proposed to look at these new products. Phase 1 Screening of Products and Technologies. Review of new and innovative paint coatings technology and products. Review, revise and formulate new coating technologies pre - screening functional and fitness for purpose performance qualification and ancillary documentation. Pre screening of new coating technologies for detailed performance laboratory and field testing. Preparation and development of proposals for phase 2. Phase 2 Qualifications testings and field trials. Undertaking of laboratory performance testing. Complete field trial program. Revise and combine the existing PA9 PA10 and PA11 and related documentation into one overriding policy and produce a simplified paint register.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 | 14/12/18 | |
