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| Reference Number | NIA_NGGT0021 | |
| Title | Epoxy sleeves in place of heavy wall pipe | |
| 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 November 2012 | |
| End Date | 01 July 2013 | |
| Duration | 8 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £70,000 | |
| 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_NGGT0021 |
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| Objectives | The project looks to assess the use of epoxy sleeves to provide pipeline protection at road crossings. Knowledge pertaining to Epoxy sleeves as a viable, fit for purpose alternative to thick wall pipe on the National Transmission system (NTS). | |
| Abstract | National Transmission System (NTS) pipelines are constructed in accordance with IGEM/TD/1 Edition 5, and the current edition stipulates the use of heavy wall pipe as protection against third party interference at road crossings. National Grid receives two or three requests a year to divert or install thick wall pipe for a new high density road. The options for reinforcement are limited to a pipeline diversion and stoppling operation and the inherent risks associated with type of operation and costs in terms of flow reduction and implications of buyback, give a strong case for further investigation into any alternative options. Firstly, a Feasibility Study to assess the use of epoxy sleeves in place of thick wall pipe at road crossings which will include: A summary of the IGEM/TD/1 requirements for road crossings, including protection, sleeves and thick wall pipe. A review of the technical development of the epoxy sleeve repair technology. An assessment of the compliance of epoxy sleeves with TD/1 requirements for road crossings. The next stage is Feasibility Design for the use of epoxy sleeves to provide protection at a road crossing of No28 Feeder in place of thick wall pipe. Finally an evaluation of grout adhesion to research whether application of the grout directly over the FBE pipe coating will adversely affect its adhesion and hence compromise the performance of the grouted repair sleeve.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 | 14/08/18 | |
