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Mar 2018
Gas Distribution
ACE (Advanced Condensing Exchanger)
Reference:
NIA_SGN0124
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
Mar 2018
End Date:
Mar 2019
Funding Licencee(s):
SGN
Contact:
Keith Ellison, Innovation Project Manager
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Funding Mechanism
Network Innovation Allowance
Research Area:
GD - Reliability and maintenance
Core Technology(ies):
Gas Distribution Networks
Estimated Expenditure:
£88,920.00
Introduction:
This project is concerned with the conceptual design of a new solution for ACE Compact Advanced Condensing Exchanger small capacity preheat installation using gas fired condensing bath heater the heat exchanger will facilitate a process arrangement whereby the heat exchanger can be mounted is such a way to ensure the coolest process fluid will be located at the bottom of the bath to maximise condensing performance while also significantly reducing plant footprint. The preferred stackable configuration would be the fisrst such design installed in the UK gas networks.
Objectives:
Undertake conceptual design of ACE Compact Advanced Condensing Exchanger
A compact flexible geometry to accommodate a range of applications
Detailed design & PS/5 (G/17) Approvals
Thermal efficiency between 88%-103% similarly to a condensing boiler technology
Targeted 30% reduction in capital and operating cost as compared to existing options
Ease of service - similarity to water bath to provide maintenance familiarity to opperators
50-70% reduction in space compared to a modular boiler house for ease of installation
Expected Benefits:
Reduction in installation costs
Reduction in maintenance activities
Reduction in call-outs
Thermal efficiency between 88%-103%
Compact flexible geometry to accommodate a range opf applications
Smaller footprint for sites