April saw the conclusion of Scotia Gas Networks’ pilot trial of the new OSPREY Pressure Validator.
The project consisted of a field trial of OSPREY - Abriox’s new wireless, intrinsically safe, battery-powered remote monitoring unit that fits inside bollards, posts and meter boxes and monitors gas pressure up to 100mbar. Objectives included:
OSPREY has been trialled and tested across SGN’s regional networks for 4 months during the winter months of 2013/2014 alongside the current validation loggers used.
The project was funded by the Network Innovation Allowance. It was delivered on time and on budget with all key success criteria realized. Some of the key benefits included:
The SGN Final Report can be viewed here