Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_NGGT0057 | |
| Title | Building Information Modelling (BIM) investigation into enhanced techniques | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Energy Efficiency(Residential and commercial) 50%; Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal(Oil and Gas, Other oil and gas) 50%; |
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| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Architecture and the Built Environment) 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 2014 | |
| End Date | 01 April 2015 | |
| Duration | 8 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £490,000 | |
| 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_NGGT0057 |
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| Objectives | To understand BIM techniques & tools and how they can add value to the way National Grid operates. To further understand the potential cost savings across Gas project models in design and construction. The learning from this project will enable National Grid to make an informed decision on the deployment of BIM techniques & tools. | |
| Abstract | With increasing pressure to deliver complex projects to time and budget, whilst reducing carbon footprint, National Grid is considering the application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as part of the solution. It is unclear whether BIM techniques or tools will add value to National Grid’s ways of working and/or sustain current levels of performance/reliability without significant expenditure or disruption to business as usual. The project deliverables include development of:BIM BankIt is anticipated that computer aided design savings of between 25% and 83% can be achieved through the reuse of component and assembly models. This project seeks to expand the "Lego box" concept into a web based "BIM Bank" using Sharepoint; a first of a kind for the utility industry. A BIM Bank would also promote greater optioneering during the early project stages. To enable the deployment of BIM across the gas Project Model, the library of transmission asset components and assemblies is to be developed using intelligent 3D modelling techniques. The proposal is to develop the most typical components and assemblies across the range of compressor equipment packages, gas pressure / rating tiers, pipeline diameters and civil components, to reflect the most likely future workload. Post implementation, the BIM bank will organically grow as more projects contribute to the core repository. 3D Modelling and Analysis The project seeks to investigate cost savings associated with interoperability evaluation enabling complex technical analytics such as thermal, flood, vibration, noise, fluid flow & transients, capacity and lighting assessments. Minimum Off-take Connections To improve customer satisfaction and reduce repeat development costs, a prototype BIM model of a minimum off-take connection (MOC) will be produced. The output will include a parametric model, which amends the components and assembly sizes and ratings based on defined process conditions. Standard report templates will be produced e. g. datasheets, material take offs, basis of design templates and others to facilitate a consistent lifecycle approach. This approach can be flexibly applied to future non-standard projects e. g. unconventional gas connections using bio-methane. Life Cycle and Carbon Costing The components and assemblies created will be shared with the Sustainability Safety & Resilience (SSR) team to record the carbon footprint of each model using Sima Pro. This will support earlier construction/asset lifecycle choices/decisions as well as generally enhancing knowledge. The direct integration of the Sima Pro relational database and the 3D models will be tested throughout the project and extended to cover plant. This will contribute to National Grid’s carbon reduction targets in 2020 and 2050 carbon reduction targets. Interactive policy and procedure training Value is more than just cost saving; value can be driven from using the intelligent 3D models to benefit wider areas of the business. The generated models from the trial will be offered to the Learning and Development team to support: Future training and development activities; Up-skilling trainees on existing & future sites; Reducing future project development costsTo advance virtual reality training and move away from text or 2D based procedures to vocational, realistic training, the project will transfer the engineering 3D model to a graphical solution (games engine, e. g. Unity) using an interactive headset and equipment (e. g. Oculus Rift). This will enable remote training, with avatars, and the demonstration will utilise the recompression equipment from PMC (Pipeline Maintenance Centre) and deliver a Non Routine Operation in a visual format. This is a completely novel approach; communicating technical procedures in a virtual reality environment. Site Surveying - Laser Scanning (Mobile and Aerial) Mobile point clouds for surveying traffic management routes and aerial point clouds generated from standard photography will be demonstrated as part of phase 2Stakeholder Engagement National Grid will seek to make presentations to inform industry on the outcome of the project. The presentations for NGGT will be to bodies such as PIG and IGEM. Previous National Grid presentations on this topic have attracted audiences in excess of 200 persons.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 | |
