Robotics
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)
Research Types
Applied Research and Development
Science and Technology Fields
PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Computer Science and Informatics)
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering)
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering)
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation
Not Cross-cutting
Principal Investigator
Project Contact
SGN
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
Web Site
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.
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26/10/22
