Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_SGN0097 | |
| Title | PE Flowstop (up to 10bar(g)) | |
| 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 |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 May 2016 | |
| End Date | 01 December 2016 | |
| Duration | 7 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £36,948 | |
| 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_SGN0097 |
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| Objectives | The objective of this project is to prove the suitability of using PE flowstopping equipment (up to 10bar(g)) on the GB gas network. Following this, the identification of the most suitable equipment and a detailed off site testing specification. If a suitable technology is found which could be implemented to provide value to the GB Gas Consumer, then it is anticipated that this project could lead into a future stage where the equipment will be purchased and tested in both an off site and on site environment to confirm suitability. The following success criteria apply to this project: Completed research into global products and systems currently available. Completed review of global products and systems currently available to assess appropriateness for use on GB Gas Distribution Networks. Delivery of an interim report which details the research and review into global products and systems. Completed Gap analysis and risk assessment of products with all relevant gas industry standards. Creation of an off site testing specification. Delivery of final project report which details all project findings, including gap analysis and risk assessment and detailed testing specification. | |
| Abstract | SGN currently have 8,777,363. 32m of medium (MP) and and 323,508. 5m of intermediate pressure (IP) (up to 7bar(g)) mains in MDPE and HDPE laid in their networks in Scotland and Southern. It has been identified that a more efficient means of PE flowstopping technique (up to 10bar(g)) is required to maintain and extend the assets to their full potential and cause minimal disruption when works are being carried out. In 2015, there were 233 routine and non routine operations carried out on MP and IP PE mains in SGNs Scotland network, a significant proportion of which require a flowstop operation. Following the work carried out in the PE Asset Life Research projects (NIA_NGGD0010), it has been identified that PE Squeeze Off has long term detrimental effects on PE, therefore an improved solution is required. Line valves can be used as an alternative means of stopping the flow, however as these are located at fixed points on the network, this can be impractical and result in the loss of customers’ gas supplies. Following an industry watch, SGN have identified systems in use, outwith the UK gas distribution industry, which allow for PE flow stop up to 10 bar(g). This project will involve an exhaustive global technology review for new, alternative technologies which meet the needs of the GB Gas Distribution Networks (GDN). It will also identify gaps in current European and UK legislation and regulation that is pertinent to the project. SGN require a detailed assessment of the use of PE Flowstops on pipelines up to 630mm diameter and up to 10barg pressure in the global gas industry leading to the introduction of approved equipment and techniques for use on the GB Gas Networks. The project will include: Research of global products and systems currently availableReview of global products and systems currently availableGap Analysis and risk assessment of current products with SGN standardsRecommendation of PE flowstop products suitable for testingOff site testing specification to meet gap analysis identifiedNote : 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 | |
