Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_NGGT0031 | |
| Title | Direct Replacement Preheat Package (DRPP) | |
| 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 July 2013 | |
| End Date | 01 May 2014 | |
| Duration | 10 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £36,000 | |
| 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_NGGT0031 |
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| Objectives | The primary objective of this project is to research and develop a highly efficient Direct Replacement Pre-heat Package (DRPP) to replace existing in-efficient, obsolete systems at Pressure Reduction Installations (PRIs). The identification and learning that will allow application of a suitable water bath heater (WBH) pre-heat system replacement that offers a more efficient, compact solution. | |
| Abstract | Replacement of inefficient, potentially obsolete water bath heater (WBH) pre-heat systems located at Pressure Reduction Installations (PRIs) with a more efficient (>100%), fit for purpose, compact single-unit solution. Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers to develop the concept design, utilising existing and new technologies: Initial concept meetings between various equipment suppliers and the project supplier, Premtech, established commitments to participate in development of the direct water bath heater (WBH) replacement system. Develop and detail the concept design for the DRPP, including outline arrangement drawings, Process Flow Diagrams and 3D isometric views. Develop a Building Information Modelling (BIM) strategy and Best Available Technology (BAT) assessment. Assessment of the concept against three typical sites, each with different operating profiles. For each of the three typical sites the following shall be carried out: Technical review, with efficiency and emissions assessment and comparison with the traditional WBH and condensing package boiler house replacement systems. Develop a constraint and opportunities matrix against each preheat system. Whole Life Costing (WLC) comparison of the direct water bath heater (WBH) replacement verses traditional condensing package boiler house replacement and the new system. Reliability assessments. Include generic HAZOP study to address process safety requirements fully in accordance with T/SP/HAZ/7. Challenge & review meetings with appropriate stakeholders.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 | |
