Development of in-pipe inspection robot: A review

Ismail, Iszmir Nazmi; Anuar, Adzly; Sahari, Khairul Salleh Mohamed; Baharuddin, Mohd Zafri; Fairuz, Muhammad; Jalal, Abd; Saad, Juniza Md

doi:10.1109/student.2012.6408425

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“…Usually, there are four types of intelligent PIGs that are widely used for the PIM of the small-diameter pipeline, which are categorized by the regular smart PIG, the remoted PIG, the gyroscopic PIG and the SmartBall PIG according to their dynamic motion mechanisms for surveying various pipelines [ 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 ]. These are shown in Figure 1 from (a) to (d), respectively.…”

Section: Small-diameter Intelligent Pipeline Inspection Gauges (Pimentioning

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“…The second valuable scheme of the intelligent PIG surveying technology is the SINS/Odo/AGM/PJ integrated method. Its schematic diagram is shown in Figure 8 [ 36 , 80 , 81 ]. Firstly, the measurements of the micro-inertial sensors are used for SINS mechanization to obtain the pipeline central line coordinates and routing orientation continuously.…”

Section: Multi-sensor Fused Small-diameter Intelligent Pig Surveyimentioning

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A Comprehensive Review of Micro-Inertial Measurement Unit Based Intelligent PIG Multi-Sensor Fusion Technologies for Small-Diameter Pipeline Surveying

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It is of great importance for pipeline systems to be is efficient, cost-effective and safe during the transportation of the liquids and gases. However, underground pipelines often experience leaks due to corrosion, human destruction or theft, long-term Earth movement, natural disasters and so on. Leakage or explosion of the operating pipeline usually cause great economical loss, environmental pollution or even a threat to citizens, especially when these accidents occur in human-concentrated urban areas. Therefore, the surveying of the routed pipeline is of vital importance for the Pipeline Integrated Management (PIM). In this paper, a comprehensive review of the Micro-Inertial Measurement Unit (MIMU)-based intelligent Pipeline Inspection Gauge (PIG) multi-sensor fusion technologies for the transport of liquids and gases purposed for small-diameter pipeline (D<30cm) surveying is demonstrated. Firstly, four types of typical small-diameter intelligent PIGs and their corresponding pipeline-defects inspection technologies and defects-positioning technologies are investigated according to the various pipeline defects inspection and localization principles. Secondly, the multi-sensor fused pipeline surveying technologies are classified into two main categories, the non-inertial-based and the MIMU-based intelligent PIG surveying technology. Moreover, five schematic diagrams of the MIMU fused intelligent PIG fusion technology is also surveyed and analyzed with details. Thirdly, the potential research directions and challenges of the popular intelligent PIG surveying techniques by multi-sensor fusion system are further presented with details. Finally, the review is comprehensively concluded and demonstrated.

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Section: Multi-sensor Fused Small-diameter Intelligent Pig Surveyimentioning

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A Comprehensive Review of Micro-Inertial Measurement Unit Based Intelligent PIG Multi-Sensor Fusion Technologies for Small-Diameter Pipeline Surveying

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“…Among the active in-pipe robots, the screw drive in-pipe robot (SDIR) has been increasingly researched due to its simple driving (single power source) and numerous advantages [29]. Figure 1 shows several prototypes of the SDIRs proposed and fabricated by the authors.…”

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“…At present, these robots are mainly divided into six types: Gravity walking wheel (track) type [9][10][11]; wall-press wheel (track) type [12][13][14][15][16]; screw type [17][18][19][20][21]; inchworm (caterpillar) type [22,23]; walking type [24,25]; and snake type [26][27][28]. Among the active in-pipe robots, the screw drive in-pipe robot (SDIR) has been increasingly researched due to its simple driving (single power source) and numerous advantages [29]. Figure 1 shows several prototypes of the SDIRs proposed and fabricated by the authors.…”

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Driving Mechanisms, Motion, and Mechanics of Screw Drive In-Pipe Robots: A Review

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In recent years, interest in in-pipe robot research has been steadily increasing. This phenomenon reflects the necessity and urgency of pipe inspection and rehabilitation as several pipe networks have become outdated around the globe. In-pipe robots can be divided into several groups in accordance with their locomotion principles, each with its own advantages and best suited application scope. Research on the screw drive in-pipe robot (SDIR) has had a rising trend due to the robot's simple driving mechanism design and numerous advantages. This study compares and analyzes the characteristics of various SDIRs from the aspects of mechanism design, driving principle, and motion and mechanical behaviors. Each SDIR has its own advantages and disadvantages depending on its design requirements and intended applications. A number of prototypes have been fabricated to verify their functionality and efficiency in inspection tasks. This study can provide an up-to-date reference for researchers to conduct further analysis on SDIRs.

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“…Intelligent pigs are automated inspection systems which are usually designed such that one inspection tool is looking for a specific type of defect utilizing one technology [9]. Majority of the pigs used operating using either a magnetic flux leakage (MFL) tool or an ultrasonic tool for wall thickness measurements, with the latter being the more common [10]. A pipe inspection robot is a device that is inserted into pipe to check for obstruction, damage, and deterioration, and corrosion.…”

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Pipelines are constructed to transport all kinds of fluids, some toxic, some highly flammable and others fairly unreactive. In every case, it is important for the transported fluid to be contained within the pipeline, and under ideal situations, have no interaction with the surrounding environment. However, every pipe, depending on the material from which it is fabricated, deteriorates progressively with time, and the pipe becomes prone to cracks and heavy corrosion. Many accidents have occurred from fluid leaks owing to the cracks and corrosion of pipelines [1]. These accidents wreak havoc on plants, animals and humans [2-8]. It is therefore vital to prevent the occurrence of such fluid leaks and save ourselves the disaster. One very effective way of doing this is to perform regular inspection of pipelines. The information gotten from the inspection is analyzed and used to evaluate the condition of the pipeline. The condition of the pipeline analyzed is used to forecast the areas/points of possible fluid leaks and prescribe maintenance operations for the pipeline. This way the pipe condition is monitored and accidental leaks are reduced

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Development of in-pipe inspection robot: A review

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A Comprehensive Review of Micro-Inertial Measurement Unit Based Intelligent PIG Multi-Sensor Fusion Technologies for Small-Diameter Pipeline Surveying

A Comprehensive Review of Micro-Inertial Measurement Unit Based Intelligent PIG Multi-Sensor Fusion Technologies for Small-Diameter Pipeline Surveying

Driving Mechanisms, Motion, and Mechanics of Screw Drive In-Pipe Robots: A Review

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