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Project:
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S0203 - An objective review of the factors
that strongly influence the reliability of 11kV
OHL systems
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Deliverable:
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Detailed plan of activities required to produce
the review
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Deliverable:
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Report on causes of faults, influencing factors
and effective improvement methods
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Project:
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S0204 - Guide to 11kV autoreclosers, sectionalisers
and switches
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Deliverable:
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Report on product survey and collection of user
experience
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Deliverable:
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Best buy and user application guide
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Project:
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S0206 - Improved inspection of power lines
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Deliverable:
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Report on R2371 stage 5 work
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Deliverable:
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Experimental test rig constructed at UWB
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Deliverable:
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Camera sightline control for initial image acquisition
demonstrated on UWB test rig
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Deliverable:
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Progress report including results of stabilised
camera platform review
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Project:
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S0207 - Inherently corrosion resistant aluminium
overhead conductors
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Deliverable:
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A feasibility study of alternative surface engineering
strategies
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Project:
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S0208 - Review of overseas experience using
insulator free composite overhead line distribution
structures
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Deliverable:
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Report on the survey of world-wide experience
using insulator free composite structures for
overhead distribution
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Deliverable:
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Detailed study of the experience of at least
one distribution company's experience using insulator
free composite overhead line structures
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Project:
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S0209 - Collaborative development of a new
compact composite pole top for 11kV distribution
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Deliverable:
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Complete test programme and write final report
on the performance of new pole top systems
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Project:
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S0210 - Novel environmentally friendly paints
for maintaining outdoor steel structures
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Deliverable:
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Intermediate progress report, field trials,
final report, exploitation report, non-confidential
summary report and submit reports to EC
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Project:
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S0211 - Advanced surface engineering technologies
for high performance coatings on low cost insulating
structures
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Deliverable:
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Final report on the development of materials
engineering routes to high performance/low cost
insulating materials
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Project:
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S0216 - Bimetallic wires for overhead conductor
applications
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Deliverable:
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Report on bimetallic conductor specifications
and costs
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Project:
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S0219 - A review of galvanising techniques
for OHL steelwork, bolts, fittings and equipment
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Deliverable:
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Report on galvanising/sheradising techniques
and cost benefits associated with employing any
new or improved techniques
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Project:
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S0221 - In depth study into the use of covered
conductor in standard and novel configurations
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Deliverable:
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Detailed work programme as agreed with sponsors
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Deliverable:
|
Interim report on setting up experiments
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Deliverable:
|
Report on test programme results
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Project:
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S0222 - Study to determine the feasibility
of an electronic hammer to assist in the detection
of unsafe wooden distribution poles
|
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Deliverable:
|
Report on the feasibility of an electronic hammer
to assist in the detection of defective wooden
distribution poles
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Project:
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S0220 - Develop model for conductor correction
factors for use in line design under ET111 methodology
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Deliverable:
|
Interim report on review of current work
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Deliverable:
|
Model of correction factors to be applied to
ET111 conductors
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Project:
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S0223 - Study to determine the feasibility
of detecting defects in live overhead distribution
insulators
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Deliverable:
|
Report on the feasibility of detecting defects
in live overhead distribution insulators
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Project:
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S0226 - Alternative 11 and 33kV composite
crossarms (Stage 1: establishment of the
feasibility of introducing alternative composite
cross-arms at 11 & 33kV in the UK)
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Deliverable:
|
Report detailing the feasibility of introducing
alternative composite cross-arms at 11 and 33kV
in the UK
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Project:
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S0227 - Inherently corrosion resistant aluminium
overhead conductors
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Deliverable:
|
Section of the final report, which describes
the effect of plasma treatment of aluminium alloys
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Deliverable:
|
A section of the final report describing influence
of plasma processing conditions on corrosion performance
of aluminium
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Project:
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S0231 - Module 2 Administration (1998/99)
|
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Deliverable:
|
Administration of Module 2 activities
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Project:
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S0234 - Bird scarers for transmission towers
|
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Deliverable:
|
Report on suitability of available/possible
devices for long-term use on transmission towers
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Project:
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S0236 - Field and laboratory analysis of
the performance of covered conductor fittings
|
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Deliverable:
|
Report on the corrosion performance of conductor
samples and fittings
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Project:
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S0237 - Installation, monitoring and reporting
of the performance of covered conductors installed
at Deadwater Fell
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Interim and final reports on conductor vibration
and galloping
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|
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Project:
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S0239 - Preparation of project proposal on
ET111 for STP
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Project proposal on ET111 methodology
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Project:
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S0240 - Long span single circuit primary
distribution overhead line design
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Feasibility study on the design of long span
distribution overhead lines
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Technical specification for long span single
circuit primary distribution overhead lines
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|
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|
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Project:
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S0243 - Alternative pole top configuration
for distribution overhead lines
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Produce a feasibility study identifying the
specific aspects and results of the above tasks
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|
|
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Project:
|
S0246 - Lightning protection for covered
conductor systems
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report: "Lightning protection for covered
conductor systems"
|
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Project:
|
S0220 - Develop model for conductor correction
factors for use in line design under ET111 methodology
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Interim report on review of current work
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Model of correction factors to be applied to
ET111 conductors
|
|
|
|
|
Project:
|
S0226 - Alternative 11 and 33kV composite
crossarms (Stage 1: establishment of the
feasibility of introducing alternative composite
cross-arms at 11 & 33kV in the UK)
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report detailing the feasibility of introducing
alternative composite cross-arms at 11 and 33kV
in the UK
|
|
|
|
|
Project:
|
S0227 - Inherently corrosion resistant aluminium
overhead conductors
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Section of the final report, which describes
the effect of plasma treatment of aluminium alloys
|
|
Deliverable:
|
A section of the final report describing influence
of plasma processing conditions on corrosion performance
of aluminium
|
|
|
|
|
Project:
|
S0229 - A brief comparison on RCM overhead
line projects in Northern Electric and Seeboard
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report by Northern Electric and Seeboard
|
|
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Project:
|
S0234 - Bird scarers for transmission towers
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report on suitability of available/possible
devices for long-term use on transmission towers
|
|
|
|
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Project:
|
S0238 - Vibration damping on covered conductor
lines
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report: Covered conductors - the current
state of the art
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|
|
|
Project:
|
S0243 - Alternative pole top configuration
for distribution overhead lines
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Produce a feasibility study identifying the
specific aspects and results of the above tasks
|
|
|
|
|
Project:
|
S0245 - RFI measurement of discharge activity
on covered conductor systems - Stage 1
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report on findings with conclusions plus, if
appropriate, recommendations for pole-top combinations
that will reduce or avoid arc discharge conductor
damage in the UK
|
|
|
|
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Project:
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S0247 - Transmission of overhead line pictures
from a helicopter to a control centre in emergencies
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report on feasibility with recommendations for
implementation of a prototype
|
|
|
|
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Project:
|
S0248 - GPS pole position survey from helicopter
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Feasibility report containing specifications
for a prototype system
|
|
|
|
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Project:
|
S0249 - Improved defect reporting during
helicopter inspections
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report containing results of system study and
outline design for prototype
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|
|
|
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Project:
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S0252 - Unstayed angle design for distribution
OHLs
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Design alternatives for unstayed angle wood
poles on light-conductor distribution lines with
deviations up to 30 degrees
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|
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Project:
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S0254 - Validation of criteria for continued
use or replacement of wood poles
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report: "Determining the condition of
wood poles: a comparison of NDT and destructive
tests"
|
|
|
|
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Project:
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S0255 - Detection of corroded stay rods
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report giving full account of trial techniques
with a recommendation for a viable field tool
and testing protocol
|
|
|
|
|
Project:
|
S0258 - Entry into EU project on 'cost effective
and reliable power transmission in harsh environments'
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report on EU project scope and progress
|
|
|
|
|
Project:
|
S0260 - Detection of intermittent pin-insulator
failure on 11kV lines
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report identifying a specific method for use
in the field, with suggestions on how this can
be achieved and success rate
|
|
Project:
|
S0247 (Stage 2) - Transmission
of overhead line pictures from a helicopter to
a control centre in emergencies
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report and presentation to Module 2 Steering
Group on outcome of trials
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report: Overhead line damage assessment
- Image handling software and script file camera
suitability
|
|
|
|
|
Project:
|
S0248 (Stage 3) - GPS Pole
position survey from helicopter
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Presentation of results to Module 2 Steering
Group with proposal to implement a prototype
|
|
|
|
|
Project:
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S0249 (Stages 2 & 3) - Improved defect
reporting during helicopter inspections
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Working prototype defect recorder ready for
evaluation in the field
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report on outcome of trials and proposal for
future commercialisation
|
|
|
|
|
Project:
|
S0255 - Detection of corroded stay rods
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report: "Detection of corroded stay rods"
|
|
|
|
|
Project:
|
S0260 - Detection of intermittent pin-insulator
failure on 11kV lines
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report identifying a specific method for use
in the field, with suggestions on how this can
be achieved and success rate
|
|
|
|
|
Project:
|
S0263 - Cost-benefit assessment of supplementary
wood-pole preservation techniques
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report: Accumulation of data relating
to the decay and remedial treatments of wood poles
|
|
|
|
|
Project:
|
S0264 - Evaluation of polymeric pin/post
insulators for overhead lines up to 33kV
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report on samples to be tested and full test
programme
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report on comparative performance of samples
tested with recommendations for use
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report: "The evaluation of polymeric pin/post
insulators for OHLs up to 33kV"
|
|
|
|
|
Project:
|
S0265 - Review of conductor greasing
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report with review of issues related to greases
and greasing, possible developments and current
practices
|
|
|
|
|
Project:
|
S0266 -Pole leakage current detector
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Presentation of intermediate results to Steering
Group
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Functional design specification for a prototype
test instrument
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report on experimental work
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report: "Development of a leakage current
detector for wood poles (Joint years 00/01 & 02)
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|
|
|
|
Project:
|
S0271 - Effect of HV lightning protection
on level of lightning impulses at consumer premises
|
|
Deliverable:
|
Report on LV surges at consumer premises due
to different transformer protection systems and
earthing levels
|
|
|
|
|
Project:
|
S0276 - Lightning protection and earthing
of pole mounted reclosers
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