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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Non-Destructive Testing

Background:

  • Aging water infrastructure necessitates advanced inspection methods.
  • Traditional inspection methods pose safety risks and incur high costs.
  • Large-diameter pipes present unique challenges for internal inspection robots.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate an in-pipe inspection robot system for large-diameter water pipes (900-1200 mm).
  • To integrate Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) sensing for defect detection.
  • To enhance safety and reduce economic costs associated with pipeline maintenance.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a robot with front/rear driving parts, a central inspection module, and 22 motors.
  • Integration of lifting units for pipeline alignment, cameras, and LiDAR sensors for environmental monitoring.
  • Implementation of a spiral maneuver driving mechanism for continuous pipeline contact.
  • Wireless communication and battery power for autonomous operation.
  • Field testing in a 1 km long actual pipeline.

Main Results:

  • The robot demonstrated successful navigation through various pipeline curvatures and obstacles.
  • The MFL sensor module effectively performed pipeline inspection.
  • Wireless operation and autonomous driving capabilities were validated.
  • The system confirmed its ability to maintain pipeline contact during spiral maneuvers.

Conclusions:

  • The developed in-pipe inspection robot is effective for large-diameter water pipes.
  • The system offers a safer and more cost-effective alternative to traditional inspection methods.
  • The robot's design facilitates navigation and comprehensive internal monitoring.