Instrument for the identification of Live and Not Live HV and LV cables

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This project will have four main work packages:

1. Feasibility Study

A feasibility study will be carried out on a number of potential solutions to the problem, including magnetic coupling using differential hall sensors and inductive coupling, and the measurement of RF leakage levels. The results will be analysed and compiled into a feasibility report.

2. Instrument Design and Development

Using the feasibility study results, an instrument will be developed. A full instrument specification will be created, the PCBs and circuitry developed, along with the instrument’s software, and the enclosure designed using CAD.

3. Acceptance and Field testing

The two prototype instruments will be tested in the field by trained operatives. The results of this testing- including accuracy of voltage detection, ease of use, and accuracy in determining whether a cable is live or dead. These results will be compiled into a report.

4. Commercial Development

The results of the testing phase will be used to inform further development of the instrument, taking the prototype to a commercially viable product.

Benefits

The delivery of the above objectives, within budget and within agreed timelines, as is reasonable depending on the knowledge at this stage of the development phase.

The project will be managed within SPEN applying due diligence and best practices where appropriate.

The staged outcomes will include reports and specifications available for other licensees.

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NIA_SPEN0020 Close Down Report 2023-01-26 2_14 (34.2 KB) 2023-01-26

2023-01-26

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NIA Project Registration and PEA Document 2021-12-08 8_42 (84.1 KB) 2021-12-08

2021-12-08

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NIA Project Registration and PEA Document 2021-07-10 9_47 (84.0 KB) 2021-07-10

2021-07-10

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NIA_SPEN0020 (12-05-2020 10-47-33) (40.9 KB)

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NIA_SPEN0020 (17-04-2017 11-13-43) (34.7 KB)

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NIA_SPEN0020 (27-07-2018 11-56-08) (26.7 KB)

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NIA_SPEN0020 (27-07-2018 13-38-17) (40.9 KB)

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NIA_SPEN0020_2022 (22-08-2017 00-00-00) (81.8 KB)

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project-difference (08-04-2021 15-22-54) (17.7 KB)

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Learnings

Outcomes

The key outcome of the project is that SP Energy Networks has identified legacy devices which can possibly fulfil the project objectives with modifications to these devices.

Lessons Learnt

A key lesson learnt in this project was that of better communication within SP Energy Networks. By working in collaboration with teams outside Future Networks, we have been able to identify existing devices that might work with minor modifications.

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Instrument for the identification of Live and Not Live HV and LV cables

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