Automated NDT of Floating Production Storage Oil Tanks with a Swimming and Climbing Robot

Sattar, TP; Leon-Rodriguez, Hernando; Shang, Jianzhong; Bridge, B.

doi:10.1007/3-540-26415-9_112

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“…Despite the size limitation, collectively the robotic sensor platforms possess a full set of NDE inspection capabilities and can be configured to suit the demands of different applications, environments and materials. A size and weight reduction of a factor of three compared to systems that have been previously appeared in literature has been achieved [5], [6], [36], [37], while versatility and complete autonomy without trade-off in the performance of various NDE payloads has been attained.…”

Section: Magnetic Flux Leakage 1940mentioning

confidence: 91%

Miniature Mobile Sensor Platforms for Condition Monitoring of Structures

et al. 2009

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An autonomous, multi-sensor inspection system for non-destructive evaluation (NDE) of ferromagnetic materials is described. The sensor configuration enables two inspection modes -magnetic (flux leakage and eddy current) and non-contact ultrasound. Each is designed to function in a complementary manner, maximizing the potential for detection of both surface and internal defects. Particular emphasis is placed on the generic architecture of a novel, intelligent sensor platform and its positioning on the structure under test. The sensor units are capable of wireless communication with a remote host computer, which controls manipulation and data interpretation. Results are presented in the form of autonomous scans with different NDE sensors in a series of experiments on thin plate structures. To highlight the advantage of utilizing multiple inspection modalities, data fusion approaches are employed to combine data collected by complementary sensor systems. Fusion of data is shown to demonstrate the potential for improved inspection reliability.

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Section: Magnetic Flux Leakage 1940mentioning

confidence: 91%

Miniature Mobile Sensor Platforms for Condition Monitoring of Structures

et al. 2009

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“…This way, this vehicle is able to climb on all types of surfaces. Latter, Sattar et al (2006) developed a climbing robot for Non-Destructive Testing of the internal tank wall and floor surfaces on Floating Production Storage Oil (FPSO) (see Figure 13, left). This robot is equipped with two independent, speed controlled, thrusters that move the robot in a horizontal plane in the forward and reverse direction or rotate it to face in any direction.…”

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A Survey of Technologies and Applications for Climbing Robots Locomotion and Adhesion

Silva¹,

Machado²

2010

Climbing and Walking Robots

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“…As an important production facility in oil field stations, metal storage tanks can cause serious economic losses, environmental pollution, and casualties in the event of safety accidents. How to scientifically and effectively solve the safe operation of storage tanks is an urgent need for enterprise tank integrity management [5][6][7]. Corrosion, as an important factor in crude oil metal storage tanks, requires key protection, and regular inspection of tanks is a necessary means to ensure tank safety.…”

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Exploration and Application of Acoustic Emission Detection Technology in Leakage Detection of the Bottom Plate of Crude Oil Metal Storage Tanks

Liu,

Shi,

et al. 2023

J. Phys.: Conf. Ser.

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The use of acoustic emission detection technology can conduct online and non-stop detection and evaluation of crude oil metal storage tanks, achieving the integrity detection and evaluation of storage tanks. In order to explore the applicability of acoustic emission detection technology in the leakage detection of the bottom plate of crude oil metal storage tanks, this project carried out online acoustic emission detection of crude oil metal storage tanks, magnetic flux leakage detection after tank opening and cleaning, and compared and analyzed the results of two detection technologies. The adaptability of online acoustic emission detection technology was analyzed and explored. It was found that acoustic emission technology can qualitatively evaluate the corrosion of tank bottom plates, but cannot accurately locate corrosion defects. For tanks with severe corrosion that require maintenance, it is still necessary to open the tank and use magnetic flux leakage and other detection techniques to determine the location of defects. Through comparative analysis of acoustic emission testing technology and magnetic flux leakage testing technology, the results obtained from acoustic emission testing technology are conservative compared to the actual results. It is recommended to upgrade the evaluation of corrosion degree for the acoustic emission evaluation results of crude oil metal storage tanks.

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Automated NDT of Floating Production Storage Oil Tanks with a Swimming and Climbing Robot

Cited by 9 publications

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Miniature Mobile Sensor Platforms for Condition Monitoring of Structures

Miniature Mobile Sensor Platforms for Condition Monitoring of Structures

A Survey of Technologies and Applications for Climbing Robots Locomotion and Adhesion

Exploration and Application of Acoustic Emission Detection Technology in Leakage Detection of the Bottom Plate of Crude Oil Metal Storage Tanks

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