Alternative Riser Pipe Jointing Method - Pyplok

Reference: NIA_NGGD0021

Status: Complete

Start Date: Apr 2014

End Date: Apr 2016

Funding Licencee(s): National Grid Gas Distribution

Contact: Neil Russell – Project Manager and Andy Newton - Innovation Portfolio Manager

Funding Mechanism Network Innovation Allowance

Research Area: None

Core Technology(ies): Gas Distribution Networks

Estimated Expenditure: £566,133.00

Introduction: The scope of this project includes:

Review current information regarding the Pyplok system
Define functional requirements of alternative steel fittings for use on gas riser systems, such as Pyplok
Conduct approval testing of Pyplok
Field trial Pyplok

Objectives:

The aim of this project is to assess Pyplok technology to establish its suitability for the application of an alternative jointing method for steel risers, which removes the need for welding (which requires hot work permits) or screwed fittings which can only be used up to 2” diameter. The project will ascertain the testing which is required to ensure that the product is fit for purpose.

Expected Benefits: Success of the project will be the passing of approval testing of Pyplok technology, as an alternative jointing method for riser pipe work, which removes the need for welding (which requires hot work permits) or screwed fittings which can only be used up to 2” diameter.