MEG Fogger Phase 5

Reference: NIA_NGGD0088

Status: Live

Start Date: Jan 2017

End Date: Mar 2020

Funding Licencee(s): National Grid Gas Distribution

Contact: Quentin Bahlmann

Funding Mechanism Network Innovation Allowance

Research Area: GD - Reliability and maintenance and GD - Environment and low carbon

Core Technology(ies): Gas Distribution Networks

Estimated Expenditure: £1,065,588.00

Introduction: The scope of work for the project includes:

Redesign and repackaging of the existing design.
Lifetime testing of the spray modules.
Manufacture of the prototype modules for the field trials and CE mark certification.
Installation and commissioning of the units in four trial sites, and monitoring for 12 months.
Removal of the units on completion of the trial

Objectives:

The objectives of the project

Design and manufacture a prototype spray head that can be retro fitted to current MEG fogger units.
Successful lifetime testing and CE mark certification prior to installation
A demonstrated increase in MEG saturation levels as result of the operation of the new fogger head technology.

Expected Benefits:

Demonstrated and documented increase in saturation levels as a result of the installation of the ne fogger head units.
A reliable prototype unit capable of being produced to be installed on the network.