Design and Development of Pipeline Inspection Robot for Crack and Corrosion Detection

Mohammed, M. N.; Nadarajah, Vidya Shini; Lazim, Nor Fazlina Mohd; Zamani, Nur Shazwany; Al-Sanjary, Omar Ismael; Ali, Musab A. M.; Al-Youif, Shahad

doi:10.1109/spc.2018.8704127

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“…Mohammed et al (2018) developed a PIR for crack and corrosion detection. The autonomous robot uses ultrasound sensors for fault detection, as well as the global system of mobile communication (GSM) and global positioning system (GPS) for communication.…”

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“…Mohammed et al (2018) explain that the complex inner geometry and hazardous contents of pipelines are constraints, which call for PIRs to for crack and corrosion detection and for the restoration of defective parts of the pipeline.…”

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“…The complex orientation of the internal details of the pipe, as well as the potential hazard associated with the contents of the pipeline most especially when conveying oil and gas calls for the use of robots for inspection (Ismail et al, 2012;Nayak and Pradhan, 2014). Mohammed et al (2018) explain that the complex inner geometry and hazardous contents of pipelines are constraints, which call for PIRs to for crack and corrosion detection and for the restoration of defective parts of the pipeline.…”

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Development of an inline inspection robot for the detection of pipeline defects

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Ererughurie

et al. 2021

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to develop a robot for non-destructive testing of the pipelines to improve its reliability and reduce the loss of products due to cracks, corrosions, etc. Design/methodology/approach In this study, an inline inspection robot was developed for crack and corrosion detection in the pipeline. The developed robot consists of ultrasonic sensors to avoid obstacles, a visual aid with high resolution to view real time images and colour sensors for corrosion detection. The Autodesk inventor software was used for the drafting and solid modelling of the robot. A dummy pipe of 500 mm diameter and 2,000 mm length with induced cracks and corrosion was fabricated to test the robot. The colour sensors placed at each side of the robot were used to detect corrosion in the dummy pipe whilst the image processing was done to analyse the crack, as well as the type and depth of corrosion present in the dummy pipe. Findings The results obtained show the ability of the developed robot to detect cracks and determine the crack growth in the pipeline in addition to its ability to determine corrosion. Practical implications Hence, the study provides a diagnostic tool for detecting pipeline defects and analysing the extent of defects to determine the fatigue rate and the useful life of the pipeline. Originality/value The novelties of this study is based on the fact that it was designed to avoid obstacles and check for cracks, leakage and corrosion in pipelines autonomously. It has visual aid that makes it possible to see the interior of the pipe. This makes it easier to identify the defect and the location of the defects before a catastrophic failure. The device is also equipped with sensors, which can detect defects and send the signal to a control system, as well as a Bluetooth device so the operator can have real time information about the state and integrity of the pipelines. The system is also integrated with a Bluetooth device, which permits its compatibility with Android and other mobile applications. Thus, the enabled user can send a command to query the state of the pipeline at any location with the feedback received in the form of short message service. Hence, this study offers contribution in the development of an independent (self-governing) system with the capability to autonomously detect defects in pipe walls and effectively communicate feedback to the authorised users. The prototype model for the evaluation of pipeline integrity will bring about a more proactive way to detect pipeline defects so that effort can be geared towards its restoration before it becomes a major problem, which will subsequently affect productivity and incur losses.

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Development of an inline inspection robot for the detection of pipeline defects

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“…Among many inspection methods studied (Takeshima and Takayama, 2018;Y. Li et al, 2019) have been various techniques for analyzing pipe corrosion (Khadom, Karim and Farhan, 2018;Khan et al, 2018;Norli et al, 2018;Zhang et al, 2018;Aquino et al, 2019;Maher and Swain, 2019;Mohammed et al, 2019;Parker et al, 2019). An inspection method is required to obtain images of pipe interiors.…”

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Bi-rigid guide wire enables endoscope insertion into winding small gas pipelines

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Nakagami

Parque

et al. 2020

Mechanical Engineering Journal

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Bi-rigid guide wire enables endoscope insertion into winding small gas pipelines 1. Introduction Pipelines are indispensable for supplying resources to cities and homes (Takeshima and Takayama, 2018; Y. Li et al., 2019). In Japan, the underground gas pipeline extends for more than 1.5 billion km (Gas Pipe Overview, 2018). Generally, gas is sent through main pipes under the public road and branches into external gas pipes at residential sites (Fig. 1). The main pipes are of size "50A" (diameter: 52.9 mm), whereas the external gas pipes are of size "25A" (diameter: 27.6 mm) (Gas Pipe Overview, 2018). External gas pipes have four sets of two turns consisting of a bend and an elbow (Gas Pipe Overview, 2018). The total length of an external pipe is about 7.0 m. Because these pipes are installed underground, they are not being maintained. Therefore, corrosion often appears inside the pipes as they age (Cole and Marney, 2012). The most widespread method of inspecting the interior of a gas pipe is visual inspection using an endoscope. One example is using a flexible microscope, as shown in Fig. 2. The operator uses the hand console to manipulate the tip with the microscope camera. However, it is impossible to insert a microscope into a buried pipe because the microscope buckles and stops in the pipe. Thus, when an accident occurs at an external gas pipeline, the buried pipes are dug up randomly until the staff finds the causes. This requires stopping the gas flow and digging up the branch pipe extending from the load (Ogai and Bhattacharya, 2018). The entire process takes more than 1 day, and the gas cannot be used while the pipes are being inspected. Furthermore, digging up and refilling the load has a high cost, which includes personal expenditure and catering (Cole and Marney, 2012).

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“…In the literature, in-pipe inspection robots are categorized into five common systems based on robotic locomotion. First, wheeled robots [1][2][3][4] have simple structural designs. These systems typically have good maneuverability and can be controlled easily.…”

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An In-Pipe Inspection Robot with Permanent Magnets and Omnidirectional Wheels: Design and Implementation

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This paper aims to present the design and prototype of an inspection robot that can perform both horizontal and vertical locomotion in ferromagnetic pipelines. The proposed robot applies to a range from 5-inch (127 mm) diameter pipes to flat plates. The train-like robot is mainly composed of three sealed modules with omnidirectional driving wheels for longitudinal and transverse movements. Permanent magnets were designed to provide sufficient magnetic adhesion between the robot and the ferromagnetic surface of the pipes. The internal condition of the pipe can be monitored visually through cameras and sensors. Specific experimental conditions have been carried out to validate the robot’s capabilities, including maximum speed, payload capacity, and vertical climbing distance. The experimental results also show that the robot is capable of passing through a straight pipe and elbow fitting in both upward and downward directions.

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Design and Development of Pipeline Inspection Robot for Crack and Corrosion Detection

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Development of an inline inspection robot for the detection of pipeline defects

Development of an inline inspection robot for the detection of pipeline defects

Bi-rigid guide wire enables endoscope insertion into winding small gas pipelines

An In-Pipe Inspection Robot with Permanent Magnets and Omnidirectional Wheels: Design and Implementation

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