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Jun 2018
Gas Transmission
Vacuum Excavation for Local Transmission System (VELTS) - Stage 1
Reference:
NIA_SGN0129
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
Jun 2018
End Date:
Mar 2019
Funding Licencee(s):
SGN
Contact:
Oliver Machan, Innovation Project Manager
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Funding Mechanism
Network Innovation Allowance
Research Area:
GT - Repair
Core Technology(ies):
Gas Transmission Networks
Estimated Expenditure:
£23,538.00
Introduction:
This projec will investigate the feasibility of developing an innovative solution to reduce costs, increase safety and improve efficiency when excavating on the Local Transmission System (LTS).
Objectives:
The objective of this project is to investigate the feasibility of developing an innovative solution to provide SGN and the wider Gas Industry with an efficient and effective approach to local transmission system pipeline excavations, reducing cost and improving safety in comparison to the current ‘hand dig’ method.