G01N17/00

DETERMINING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WEATHERING RESISTANT CAPABILITY OF CLASTIC ROCKS IN TUNNEL BASED ON FELDSPAR FEATURES

The present disclosure provides a determining device for the weathering resistant capability of clastic rocks in a tunnel based on feldspar features, which overcomes the shortcomings of current evaluation methods, is easy to operate, can be used to detect the type, content, and crystal structure of feldspar in a rock stratum, and integrates the information by combining a computer deep learning method to determine the weathering resistant capability of clastic rocks containing different types of feldspar in a tunnel, with high accuracy.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for measuring submerged surfaces

The present disclosure provides systems, apparatuses, and methods for measuring submerged surfaces. Embodiments include a measurement apparatus including a main frame, a source positioned outside a pipe and connected to the main frame, and a detector positioned outside the pipe at a location diametrically opposite the source and connected to the main frame. The source may transmit a first amount of radiation. The detector may receive a second amount of radiation, determine a composition of the pipe based on the first and second amounts of radiation, and send at least one measurement signal. A control canister positioned on the main frame or on a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) attached to the apparatus may receive the at least one measurement signal from the detector and convey the at least one measurement signal to software located topside.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for measuring submerged surfaces

The present disclosure provides systems, apparatuses, and methods for measuring submerged surfaces. Embodiments include a measurement apparatus including a main frame, a source positioned outside a pipe and connected to the main frame, and a detector positioned outside the pipe at a location diametrically opposite the source and connected to the main frame. The source may transmit a first amount of radiation. The detector may receive a second amount of radiation, determine a composition of the pipe based on the first and second amounts of radiation, and send at least one measurement signal. A control canister positioned on the main frame or on a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) attached to the apparatus may receive the at least one measurement signal from the detector and convey the at least one measurement signal to software located topside.

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETERMINING FOULING LOCATION OF SHELL AND TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER

A method of determining a fouling location of a shell and tube heat exchanger is provided. Under the method, a simulation model of the heat exchanger is partitioned into multiple segments. Each segment corresponds to a different one of multiple operating scenarios of the heat exchanger. For each operating scenario, temperature data and pressure drop data are generated from the simulation model of the heat exchanger. The fouling location of the heat exchanger corresponds to a respective segment in each of the multiple operating scenarios. The temperature data and the pressure drop data are classified based on the multiple segments of the simulation model by inputting the temperature data and the pressure drop data to one or more machine learning classification algorithms. The fouling location and a value of accumulated fouling at the fouling location are determined based on the classified temperature data and the classified pressure drop data.

Development of control samples to enhance the accuracy of HIC testing

A test sample is extracted from a hydrogen induced cracking (HIC) resistant material candidate. A control sample is extracted from a prequalified HIC susceptible material that is known to suffer predetermined HIC damage when subjected to preset test conditions of a standardized HIC test (e.g., NACE TM0284). The HIC test is performed on the test and control samples. A value of a predetermined cracking criteria is calculated for the control sample. It is determined whether the calculated value of the predetermined cracking criteria is at least equal to a predetermined minimum threshold value. If yes, respective values of a plurality of predetermined HIC resistance criteria for the test sample are calculated. It is determined whether the calculated respective values of the plurality of predetermined HIC resistance criteria for the test sample are not greater than corresponding predetermined maximum threshold values. If yes, the HIC resistant material candidate is qualified as a valid source for sour service applications.

METHOD FOR DETECTING SERVICE LIFE OF PRE-CROSSLINKED MATERIAL FOR HIGH-VOLTAGE ALTERNATING-CURRENT CABLE INSULATION

A method for detecting a storage life of a pre-crosslinked material is provided. Tableting is performed on an unaged pre-crosslinked material to obtain crosslinked polyethylene. A crosslinking degree and a mechanical property of the crosslinked polyethylene are measured to obtain reference data. The pre-crosslinked material is heated to obtain a fast-aged pre-crosslinked material. The crosslinking degree and mechanical property of crosslinked polyethylene obtained from the fast-aged pre-crosslinked material are measured to obtain measurement results, which are compared with the reference data. If comparison results all fall within corresponding ranges, the time period of heating is increased by a step to repeat the above steps until the comparison results do not all fall within the corresponding ranges. A result obtained by subtracting the step from the time period of heating is converted into a time period of storage at the room temperature.

METHOD FOR DETECTING SERVICE LIFE OF PRE-CROSSLINKED MATERIAL FOR HIGH-VOLTAGE ALTERNATING-CURRENT CABLE INSULATION

A method for detecting a storage life of a pre-crosslinked material is provided. Tableting is performed on an unaged pre-crosslinked material to obtain crosslinked polyethylene. A crosslinking degree and a mechanical property of the crosslinked polyethylene are measured to obtain reference data. The pre-crosslinked material is heated to obtain a fast-aged pre-crosslinked material. The crosslinking degree and mechanical property of crosslinked polyethylene obtained from the fast-aged pre-crosslinked material are measured to obtain measurement results, which are compared with the reference data. If comparison results all fall within corresponding ranges, the time period of heating is increased by a step to repeat the above steps until the comparison results do not all fall within the corresponding ranges. A result obtained by subtracting the step from the time period of heating is converted into a time period of storage at the room temperature.

CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT MONITORING DEVICE AND CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT MONITORING METHOD
20230134944 · 2023-05-04 ·

A corrosive environment monitoring device that suppresses a decline in measurement precision in an initial period of monitoring the corrosivity of an environment and measures the corrosivity of the environment continuously and with high precision over a long period of time. The corrosive environment monitoring device includes: a layered body having an insulating plate, a base metal thin film that is formed on the insulating plate and is corrosion resistant with respect to a corrosive substance, and a sensing metal thin film that is formed on the base metal thin film and is corrosion susceptible with respect to the corrosive substance; and a housing that encloses the layered body, has an opening oriented in a side face direction, and forms a gas passage inside for the corrosive substance, wherein the sensing metal thin film is formed in a limited region on the base metal thin film.

SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR MEASURING SUBMERGED SURFACES
20230204524 · 2023-06-29 ·

The present disclosure provides systems, apparatuses, and methods for measuring submerged surfaces. Embodiments include a measurement apparatus including a main frame, a source positioned outside a pipe and connected to the main frame, and a detector positioned outside the pipe at a location diametrically opposite the source and connected to the main frame. The source may transmit a first amount of radiation. The detector may receive a second amount of radiation, determine a composition of the pipe based on the first and second amounts of radiation, and send at least one measurement signal. A control canister positioned on the main frame or on a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) attached to the apparatus may receive the at least one measurement signal from the detector and convey the at least one measurement signal to software located topside.

SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR MEASURING SUBMERGED SURFACES
20230204524 · 2023-06-29 ·

The present disclosure provides systems, apparatuses, and methods for measuring submerged surfaces. Embodiments include a measurement apparatus including a main frame, a source positioned outside a pipe and connected to the main frame, and a detector positioned outside the pipe at a location diametrically opposite the source and connected to the main frame. The source may transmit a first amount of radiation. The detector may receive a second amount of radiation, determine a composition of the pipe based on the first and second amounts of radiation, and send at least one measurement signal. A control canister positioned on the main frame or on a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) attached to the apparatus may receive the at least one measurement signal from the detector and convey the at least one measurement signal to software located topside.