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| Reference Number | NIA_CAD0105 | |
| Title | International Evidence Gathering | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Hydrogen and Fuel Cells (Hydrogen, Hydrogen transport and distribution) 100%; | |
| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | SOCIAL SCIENCES (Business and Management Studies) 50%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 50%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Project Contact No email address given Cadent Gas |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 June 2024 | |
| End Date | 30 September 2024 | |
| Duration | ENA months | |
| Total Grant Value | £263,839 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Energy | |
| Region | London | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , Cadent Gas (99.997%) |
| Other Investigator | Project Contact , Wales and West Utilities (0.001%) Project Contact , Northern Gas Network (NGN) North East (0.001%) Project Contact , SGN - Southern England (0.001%) |
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| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , Cadent Gas (0.000%) |
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| Web Site | https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/NIA_CAD0105 |
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| Objectives | 1. Introduction making the initial connection and establishing communication channels, agreeing ways of working, and outlining the GDN/DESNZ project.2. Applicability assessment initial knowledge capturing, which can be done in two parts; initially with open questions on evidence frameworks and then general evidence queries (ref. questionnaire as a guide).3. Internal review evaluating what sources can be sought for further targeted evidence gathering or instigate the potential for visiting projects.4. Targeted evidence gathering either submission of specific evidence questions, or arrangements made to visit a project to learn more from physically witnessing the project.5. Submission to HSE including reviewing, aligning to evidence gaps, and writing up the acquired knowledge and learning before submitting to the HSE for consideration in the CFA.This will allow the project to create the following deliverables:• Overview project/trial reports for each of the six trials.• Technical Work Package reports for the projects/trials.• Timeline for evidence and phasing.• Translation of technical documents, if requiredWith the technical work package reports being submitted to HSE ERG for consideration along side the other safety and technical evidence been supplied from the rest of the UK projects.The project recognises that not all evidence will be applicable to our UK gas system, and so robust applicability testing will be done to ensure quality of outputs are maintained. This is done by an applicability survey embedded in the above methodology.Data sharing and interpretation is also critical for success, which is why the project is proposing to partner with well established and experienced project delivery partner in this space, DNV. Not only do DNV have international arms to their business, supporting many of the intended international contacts, but they have already demonstrated that the UK based team have an excellent track record for data and knowledge exchange, interpretation, and utilisation, both in the UK and overseas. Data Quality statement .A project plan has been proposed for this project. However, due to the nature of the activities it will have to retain a degree of fluidity. DNV will be supporting the gas networks in acquiring, assessing and thenreporting data from international trials. This requires willing engagement with key stakeholders, if responses to information request are not forthcoming then the programme will need to adapt as required. This could mean extending certain elements or deciding to end engagement with a chosen trial.Data collected from the trials will be referenced in the project report. If data is gathered through other means such as face to face meetings this will be shared with the trial owner with a chance to review and comment before being finalised in the project report.To ensure compliance with GDPR data will be anonymised. If data cannot be anonymised approval will be sought to include this information. Furthermore, if there are any IP sensitivities an NDA may be used to enable discussions to take place.Measurement Quality Statement.DNV are accredited to the ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems standard.To meet the data quality statement above DNV will follow their quality policy DMSG-12-0.We commit ourselves to:• Deliver in accordance with stakeholders" expectations• Continually improve our performanceThis is achieved through:• Serving our customers with a high degree of pro-activeness and responsiveness• Complying with applicable standards and regulations• Continually improving our services• Continually improving our management system• Continually investing in research and innovation• Striving to be at the forefront of technology• Striving to attract, develop and retain leading competenceFurthermore, project reports will undergo a robust QA process before be issued. The project will compliment the 3 areas of research and interest: Network Safety and Impacts (NSI), End-User Safety Evidence (EUSE), and the Trials Evidence Framework, with the potential for it to cover LTS and NTS investigative works also (give the opportunity to do a "cover-all-areas" initially, with our European counter parts). This is currently broken down into the following work packages:1 Transmission (above 7 bar)2 Distribution (below 7 bar, to ECV)3 End-user (beyond the ECV)Evidence is required from all these areas to demonstrate the viability of hydrogen as an alternative to natural gas in the UKs energy mix. Gathering and evaluating evidence from international sources grants us the opportunity to gain more inputs and more understanding to better tackle the energy transition, for the benefit of all its users and customers.The intention is to liaise with, and seek technical evidence from 6 international sources/trials/projects. There is a lot of ongoing work to identify the most effective route to meet net zero in the UK and this project is one of many projects which will assist in this area. Repurposing the UK gas networks with hydrogen to support the challenge of the climate change act has the potential to save millions of pounds with minimal gas customer disruption verses alternative decarbonisation solutions. Overseas1. Engage with and establish working relationships with approximately 6 international sources, projects, or trials.2. Collect and curate evidence in an appropriate and complimentary manner to supplement the work being carried out in NSI, EUSE, and the trial evidence framework.3. Creating enduring relationships which prosper future knowledge sharing opportunities.At home4. Identify the areas where international evidence would benefit the current UK based evidence data sources, including colligatively working with NSI and EUSE working groups, as well as colleagues in DESNZ and the trials evidence framework.5 .Engage with and confirm expectations with HSE ERG reviewers for the submission of non-UK based evidence. | |
| Abstract | This project will produce the Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) to cover hydrogen distribution and use across Great Britain. This work builds on DNV"s previous work as part of the H21 project, where the risk across Great Britain was quantified for hydrogen use in houses. It also makes use of work carried out by DNV as part of the End Use Safety Evidence (EUSE) programme, to investigate the risks posed by leaks in different locations within a house, and within small non-domestic buildings. In particular, the CONIFER risk assessment package will be used in this QRA. | |
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| Added to Database | 02/10/24 | |
