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Projects: Projects for Investigator
Reference Number	SGNGN01
Title	Robotics
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 (Computer Science and Informatics) 20%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 80%;
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 January 2014
End Date	01 June 2018
Duration	ENA months
Total Grant Value	£7,378,000
Industrial Sectors	Energy
Region	South East
Programme
Investigators	Principal Investigator	Project Contact , SGN (100.000%)
	Industrial Collaborator	Project Contact , SGN (0.000%)
Web Site	https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/SGNGN01
Objectives	Its objective is to develop new robotic technologies which operate inside the live gas main which can not only remotely repair leaking joints, but support our pipe fracture risk management process through enhanced inspection in larger our diameter pipes.
Abstract	All gas network operators aim to operate their networks in a safe and efficient manner. Despite an ongoing transformation to plastic pipe, we still have over 80,000km of Great Britain (GB) GD mains are metallic and subject to aging and deterioration. They are costly to operate and require continuous inspection, repair or replacement. The Project scope will cover: Detailed design and manufacture of modular robotic platforms Development of management and operational procedures Full testing to ensure the robots can be operated safely inside a live gas pipe A detailed commercial appraisal.
Publications	(none)
Final Report	(none)
Added to Database	26/10/22