Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_NGGT0012 | |
| Title | Development of a new design vent silencer | |
| 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 National Grid Gas Transmission |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 August 2012 | |
| End Date | 01 August 2015 | |
| Duration | 36 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £61,000 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Technical Consultancy | |
| Region | London | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , National Grid Gas Transmission (100.000%) |
| Web Site | http://www.smarternetworks.org/project/NIA_NGGT0012 |
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| Objectives | The intention is to carry out the required research, development and testing of a proposed high pressure venting silencer with the Industrial Noise and Vibration Centre. The silencer has the potential to deliver reduced noise levels, reduced health and safety exposure and also improve public perception and reduce noise pollution during these necessary venting operations. To deliver a new design of vent silencer suitable for use at national transmission system (NTS) compressor sites and NTS pressure reduction installations (PRIs). | |
| Abstract | The noise implications of National Grid’s venting operations are becoming more highly scrutinized. At one of the national transmission system pressure reduction installations (PRIs), there is a planning condition imposed that requires a local resident notification process to be agreed with the local planning authority covering any noise event that would be auditable in the immediate vicinity. It is therefore National Grid’s intention to not only agree a notification process, but if at all possible reduce noise levels for such operations. This study will focus on the feasibility of noise reduction. The method will include a feasibility study prior to design and fabrication of a prototype and a series of small-scale tests for proof of concept, followed by full scale tests and comparative evaluation. The method looks to investigate the possibility of ice formation and if tests are successful, investigation of impact on hazardous zones.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 | 09/08/18 | |
