Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_NGGT0017 | |
| Title | Heat in the Soil Form - Assessment of heat in soil caused by buried infrastructure | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Other Power and Storage Technologies(Electricity transmission and distribution) 30%; Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal(Oil and Gas, Refining, transport and storage of oil and gas) 30%; Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research(Environmental, social and economic impacts) 40%; |
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| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences) 100% | |
| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Environmental dimensions) 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 September 2013 | |
| End Date | 01 September 2014 | |
| Duration | 12 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £170,000 | |
| 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_NGGT0017 |
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| Objectives | The aim of this research project is to understand the ecological and environmental risks attached to the introduction of heat into soils from buried assets. This project will provide detailed information to allow National Grid to be in a position to influence the design of elements of the transmission infrastructure which create the heat, to minimise environmental and financial risks (such as crop loss and cost avoidance related to Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO)). | |
| Abstract | The ecological and environmental risks attached to the introduction of heat into soils, such as the effects of buried pipelines and high voltage electricity cables incrementally inducing temperatures from 4 deg C up to 100degC on the ground in which it is placed, is not currently understood. The heat induced from the buried assets will have an impact on the soil microbiology, crop yields and soil water distribution. An initial desk study review of existing data sets and interpretation of information is required followed by a gap analysis to identify areas of research to be undertaken. Proposals for further areas to be researched based on knowledge gained within this phase will be developed. Once the knowledge gaps have been identified focused research will be undertaken in those areas where insufficient knowledge exists. Guidance on best practice for developing future infrastructure projects, to reduce the cost/environmental impacts of National Grid whilst executing its required infrastructure developments will be obtained.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 | 20/08/18 | |
