Alternative Riser Pipe Jointing Method - Pyplok
Status:
Complete
Project Reference Number:
NIA_NGGD0021
START DATE:
END DATE:

Project summary
Funding mechanism:
  • Network Innovation Allowance
Technology:
  • Gas Distribution Networks
Expenditure:
£566,133
Summary
Documents

The scope of this project includes:

  • Review current information regarding the Pyplok system

     

  • Define functional requirements of alternative steel fittings for use on gas riser systems, such as Pyplok

     

  • Conduct approval testing of Pyplok

     

  • Field trial Pyplok
Benefits

Success of the project will be the passing of approval testing of Pyplok technology, as an alternative jointing method for riser pipe work, which removes the need for welding (which requires hot work permits) or screwed fittings which can only be used up to 2” diameter.