Apr 2019
Gas Distribution
Remote Live Mains Insertion (RLMI)
Reference:
NIA_CAD0038
Status:
Live
Start Date:
Apr 2019
End Date:
Oct 2020
Funding Licencee(s):
Cadent
Contact:
Vishal Dhanji – Cadent Project Manager
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Funding Mechanism
Network Innovation Allowance
Research Area:
GD - Mains Replacement
Core Technology(ies):
Gas Distribution Networks
Estimated Expenditure:
£235,000.00
Introduction:
RLMI will be designed for use from within an excavation and will permanently abandon the annular space between the existing metallic service and the new PE liner. The RLMI solution builds on several robust, approved and commercially available techniques offered by SVI, including ‘GIS:LC14 approved’ Sealants and Foambag systems.
Objectives:
The objective of the project is to test the RLMI method through the phases detailed in the project scope, above