Case study
Digital asset management solution in the Western Isles of Scotland
UK
Client
Scottish and Southern Energy Power and Distribution (SSEPD)
Scottish and Southern Energy Power and Distribution (SSEPD) has deployed ROAMES® across their Western Isles network to help inform assessment of the network, prioritise refurbishment requirements and demonstrate the benefits of a transformational digital asset management solution.
Life cycle
Planning, feasibility, conceptual design
Design
Construction
Operations and maintenance
Decommissioning
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Scottish and Southern Energy Power and Distribution (SSEPD) has deployed ROAMES® across their Western Isles network
Scottish and Southern Energy Power and Distribution (SSEPD) owns the transmission network in the north of Scotland: 5,300 km of high voltage overhead lines and underground cables serving 70% of Scotland, connecting major towns, cities and most Scottish islands.
ROAMES® was deployed to capture SSEPD’s complete Western Isles 132kV circuit, covering 250 line kilometres.
Using airborne sensors, ROAMES® Asset Condition Assessment provided millimetre-precise imagery of each pole top, embedded to the corresponding asset within the 3D model. It shows the state of pole structures, subcomponents and attached equipment. Algorithms detect defects and reports are tailored to SSEPD’s requirements.
A SSEPD spokesman stated: “The use of ROAMES® has provided SSEPD with the ability to gain an in-depth view of the asset condition on this part of our network. We will continue to pursue use of technology to assist us in developing our refurbishment programme so that it delivers improved reliability and best value for our customers.”
ROAMES®’ Transmission Service enables engineers to apply network-wide scenarios to increase performance and build in resilience. The automated construction of the 3D model includes tower detection, placement and orientation. Analytics and visualisation layers provide transmission-specific reports: tower types, centre points, heights, spans, distances and circuit information.
Key Metrics
First European commission (outside Australia) of ROAMES®’ Asset Condition Assessment for pole-top reporting
4,800 circuit km of OHL; 90 circuit km of cable (SHEPD)
8 – 12 high resolution images of each utility pole
Around 1,500 structures captured in a single day
96% of SSEPD’s network spans had vegetation modelled for clearance issues
1% of pole tops identified to be in need of attention
Used technology
Fugro ROAMES®
Fugro ROAMES®
Fugro Roames® delivers a powerful 3D real-world environment of your powerline network, enabling you to asses, monitor and maintain your network effectively and efficiently to optimise powerline performance and reduce risk.
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