Heat in the Soil Form - Assessment of heat in soil caused by buried infrastructure
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)
Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal(Oil and Gas, Refining, transport and storage of oil and gas)
Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research(Environmental, social and economic impacts)
Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal(Oil and Gas, Refining, transport and storage of oil and gas)
Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research(Environmental, social and economic impacts)
Research Types
Applied Research and Development
Science and Technology Fields
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences)
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation
Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Environmental dimensions)
Principal Investigator
Project Contact
National Grid Gas Transmission
National Grid Gas Transmission
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
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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
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