F16L55/48

PIPELINE INSPECTION SYSTEM

Provided herein are a pipeline inspection system for effectively managing a pipeline by inspecting a state of the pipeline while moving along the pipeline. Moreover, the pipeline inspection system and the maintenance method using the same can improve scale removal efficiency by removing scale accumulated on the inner wall of the pipeline with ultrasonic vibrations, and prevent water leakage due to the corrosion of the inner wall of the pipeline.

APPARATUS FOR MEASURING POSITION IN A PIPE
20220404177 · 2022-12-22 ·

An apparatus for measuring a position according to an embodiment includes a light source emitting light to an inner surface of a pipe, a first lens receiving reflected light from which light emitted by the light source is reflected by the inner surface and converting the reflected light into parallel light parallel to an optical axis, a second lens disposed on an optical path of the parallel light and converting the parallel light into a convergent refracted light, an image sensor disposed on an optical path of the refracted light, one or more elastic members disposed between the first lens and the second lens, and a plurality of wheels that are coupled to a side surface of the first lens and are in close contact with the inner surface to be rotated by movement of the moving body.

Non-Intrusive Tracking Or Locating Of Objects In Pipelines And Wellbores From A Single Location

Systems and methods of the present disclosure relate to non-intrusive tracking or locating of objects in a conduit from a single location. A system comprises a vessel comprising a pressurized fluid, a valve positioned to control a flow of the pressurized fluid into the conduit to induce at least one pressure wave directed at the object, a pressure transducer in fluid communication with the conduit, the pressure transducer positioned to measure at least one pressure response in the conduit due to contact of the at least one pressure wave with the object, and a system controller operable to: receive pressure data from the pressure transducer, wherein the pressure data includes the at least one pressure response and determines a distance of the object in the conduit, relative to a reference point, based on the at least one pressure response.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING IRREGULARITIES THROUGH SUBMERSIBLE OPERATION
20220397556 · 2022-12-15 · ·

Disclosed herein is a submersible having one or more sensors configured to collect a signal from an interior area of a liquid carrying channel, and a processor configured to obtain the signal from the one or more sensors, calculate a diameter and a circumference of the liquid carrying channel according to the signal. determine whether an irregularity is present on an inner surface of the liquid carrying channel according to the diameter and the circumference, and generate a notification to notify an irregularity has been detected on the inner surface.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING IRREGULARITIES THROUGH SUBMERSIBLE OPERATION
20220397556 · 2022-12-15 · ·

Disclosed herein is a submersible having one or more sensors configured to collect a signal from an interior area of a liquid carrying channel, and a processor configured to obtain the signal from the one or more sensors, calculate a diameter and a circumference of the liquid carrying channel according to the signal. determine whether an irregularity is present on an inner surface of the liquid carrying channel according to the diameter and the circumference, and generate a notification to notify an irregularity has been detected on the inner surface.

Fluid pipe inspection device having non-motorized displacement

A non-motorized inspection device for inspecting a fluid pipeline, includes a monitoring device capable of generating at least one representation of the pipeline, an inertial unit capable of determining orientation data relating to the inspection device, and a means for preventing distortion of the at least one representation.

Fluid pipe inspection device having non-motorized displacement

A non-motorized inspection device for inspecting a fluid pipeline, includes a monitoring device capable of generating at least one representation of the pipeline, an inertial unit capable of determining orientation data relating to the inspection device, and a means for preventing distortion of the at least one representation.

Signal receiver and detection system
11522622 · 2022-12-06 ·

The present disclosure relates to a signal receiver and a detection system. The signal receiver includes a housing and a handle. The housing includes a body and a protrusion. The body includes a first face and a second face disposed opposite each other. The protrusion is connected to the body and protrudes relative to the first face along a direction away from the second face. The handle is arranged on the first face.

Signal receiver and detection system
11522622 · 2022-12-06 ·

The present disclosure relates to a signal receiver and a detection system. The signal receiver includes a housing and a handle. The housing includes a body and a protrusion. The body includes a first face and a second face disposed opposite each other. The protrusion is connected to the body and protrudes relative to the first face along a direction away from the second face. The handle is arranged on the first face.

Inspection robot and methods thereof for responding to inspection data in real time

An inspection robot, and methods and a controller thereof are disclosed. An inspection robot may include an inspection chassis including a plurality of inspection sensors and coupled to at least one drive module to drive the robot over an inspection surface. The inspection robot may also include a controller including an inspection data circuit to interpret inspection base data, an inspection processing circuit to determine refined inspection data, and an inspection configuration circuit to determine an inspection response value in response to the refined inspection data. The controller may further include an inspection response circuit to, in response to the inspection response value, provide an inspection command value while the inspection robot is interrogating the inspection surface.