公开(公告)号：US20240280207A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-22

申请号：US18584836

申请日：2024-02-22

Applicant: KAI Systems

Inventor： Cody J. Borigo ,  Steven E. Owens ,  Russell Love

IPC: F16L55/40 ,  F16L101/30

CPC classification number: F16L55/40 ,  F16L2101/30 ,  F28F2200/00

Abstract: A probe may be configured to be inserted into the bore of a heat exchanger tube and pushed through the length of said tube. The probe may include at least one sensor configured to at least one of detect and quantify internal fouling in said tube without being influenced by the presence of external fouling. The at least sensor may be configured to be in signal communication with a processor and a graphical user interface. Inspection methods and computer-readable media also are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US12038119B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-16

申请号：US17753123

申请日：2020-08-13

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ,  HIBOT CORPORATION

Inventor： Selim Akin ,  Selami Haydar Icli ,  Christopher Paul Markman ,  Brian William Graham ,  Satoshi Kitano ,  Salvatore Sessa ,  Paulo Cesar Debenest ,  Giacomo Cimarelli

IPC: F16L55/40 ,  B25J11/00 ,  B25J13/08 ,  B25J19/02 ,  B66F3/22 ,  G01N21/95 ,  G01N21/954 ,  H04N23/54 ,  H04N23/57 ,  F16L101/30

CPC classification number: F16L55/40 ,  B66F3/22 ,  H04N23/54 ,  H04N23/57 ,  F16L2101/30

Abstract: A sensor interface module for an inspection robot includes a scissor lift for varied radial positioning of, and a universal sensor mount for mounting, a selected one of a plurality of different sensors. A visual inspection module for the robot includes an inspection unit for simultaneously visually inspecting a first surface facing a first direction and a spaced, second surface facing an opposing, second direction toward the first surface. The inspection unit includes a first visual sensor and a second visual sensor, each visual sensor facing in a direction different than the first and second directions. A first reflector reflects an image of the first surface to the first visual sensor, and a second reflector reflects an image of the second surface to the second visual sensor. A robot system may include the sensor interface module and the inspection unit.

公开(公告)号：US20240209975A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

申请号：US18394959

申请日：2023-12-22

Applicant: PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS ,  UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO (UFRJ)

Inventor： Rafael Wagner Florencio Dos Santos ,  Lucas Braga Campos ,  Cesar Giron Camerini ,  Gabriela Ribeiro Pereira ,  Vitor Manoel De Araujo Silva

IPC: F16L55/40 ,  F16L101/30 ,  G01N27/9013 ,  G01N27/904

CPC classification number: F16L55/40 ,  G01N27/902 ,  G01N27/904 ,  F16L2101/30

Abstract: The present invention discloses, according to a preferred embodiment thereof, a tool for inspection of the condition of the internal surface of pipes, which comprises at least one PIG structural body, a plurality of eddy current sensors, and a pressure vessel housing a set of electronics in a tight manner inside the same. Furthermore, an inspection method using said inspection tool is disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20240198398A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-20

申请号：US18587767

申请日：2024-02-26

Applicant: ENI S.P.A.

Inventor： Riccardo SCHIAVON ,  Nicola BUONGIORNO

IPC: B08B9/051 ,  A46B13/02 ,  A46D1/00 ,  B08B13/00 ,  F16H1/28 ,  F16L55/32 ,  F16L55/40 ,  F16L101/12

CPC classification number: B08B9/051 ,  A46B13/02 ,  A46D1/0207 ,  B08B13/00 ,  F16L55/32 ,  F16L55/40 ,  B08B2209/04 ,  F16H1/28 ,  F16L2101/12

Abstract: An apparatus and related process for the internal cleaning of a pipeline that includes an interchangeable rotary cleaning head, a motor device coupled to the rotary head, a movement device configured to move the apparatus inside the pipeline, and a remote control system. The combined movement of the rotary head rotation and of the advancing motion of the apparatus inside the pipeline allows the disintegration of the deposits present internally of the pipeline by mechanical action.

公开(公告)号：US11815230B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-14

申请号：US16489309

申请日：2019-03-12

Applicant: BEIJING GAS GROUP COMPANY LIMITED

Inventor： Xiaxi Li ,  Qingyu Wang ,  Linlin Xing ,  Zandong Han ,  Jiabao Zhang ,  Qiang Jin ,  Ruili Ma ,  Fan Yang ,  Wenqing Tian

IPC: F17D5/00 ,  F17D5/02 ,  F16L55/40 ,  F16L55/38 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q3/02 ,  H04B7/26 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  F16L55/32 ,  H04B7/15 ,  G01N21/954

CPC classification number: F17D5/005 ,  F16L55/32 ,  F16L55/40 ,  F17D5/02 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H01Q1/225 ,  H01Q3/02 ,  H04B7/2606 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  G01N2021/9544 ,  H04B7/15 ,  H04Q2209/40 ,  H04Q2209/50

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wireless communication system and communication method for a cableless detection robot for a gas pipeline. The wireless communication system includes an antenna assembly, a repeater assembly and a repeater retracting device, wherein the antenna assembly is fixed to the gas pipeline and extends into the interior of the gas pipeline, the repeater assembly is provided with at least one set, and the repeater retracting device is connected to the robot and used for retracting the repeater assembly along the gas pipeline, the antenna assembly, the repeater assembly and the robot are connected through a wireless signal having a wavelength less than 3.41r, wherein r represents the radius of the gas pipeline. The wireless communication system has the advantages of simple structure, low cost, convenient use, safety and reliability, and solves the problem that the automatic force cableless detection robot cannot perform a long-distance internal detection operation due to shielding wireless signals by the pipeline. The communication method has the advantages of easy implementation, convenient control and reliable communication.

公开(公告)号：US20230258293A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-17

申请号：US18006759

申请日：2021-07-28

Applicant: VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE

Inventor： Lucas KLING E SILVA ,  Sébastien PETIT ,  Alastair BRODIE ,  Nicolas WILBERT ,  Nestor MEDEIROS

IPC: F16L55/40 ,  G01B11/12 ,  F16L55/32

CPC classification number: F16L55/40 ,  F16L55/32 ,  G01B11/12 ,  F16L2101/30

Abstract: This drifting device for a tubular good includes a body, a means of propelling the body through the tubular good, and at least one attachment part for attaching a cylindrical drift mandrel to the body, wherein the attachment part is so configured to enable a degree of mobility of the cylindrical drift mandrel with respect to the body along a radial direction.

公开(公告)号：US11708933B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-25

申请号：US17030404

申请日：2020-09-24

Applicant: Zhengzhou University ,  WELEAD Infrastructure Engineering Technology (Zhengzhou), Ltd.

Inventor： Hongyuan Fang ,  Peng Zhao ,  Bin Li ,  Jianwei Lei ,  Chengchao Guo ,  Yanhui Pan ,  Haijun Li ,  Wei Wu ,  Zongsheng Lu

IPC: F16L55/40 ,  F16L55/32 ,  B25J5/00 ,  E21B4/16 ,  F17D5/02 ,  F17D5/00 ,  F16L101/30

CPC classification number: F16L55/40 ,  B25J5/007 ,  E21B4/16 ,  F16L55/32 ,  F16L2101/30

Abstract: The present application discloses a pipeline radar and television inspection robot which includes a robot body, a directional drilling lifting device, a directional drilling rotary device, a directional drilling swing device, a radar, cameras and a driving apparatus; wherein the directional drilling lifting device is on a front part of the robot body; the directional drilling rotary device is on the directional drilling lifting device; the directional drilling swing device is on the directional drilling rotary device; the radar and the cameras are on the directional drilling swing device; the driving apparatus are on a bottom of the robot body. The directional drilling lifting device, the radar and the cameras are plugged in the robot body. The robot body electrically connects to cables which electrically connect to a control system. The cameras and the radar are able to be adjusted and the components are connected as modules.

公开(公告)号：US11697775B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-11

申请号：US17918732

申请日：2020-04-16

Applicant: Bechtel Energy Technologies & Solutions, Inc.

Inventor： Rimon Vallavanatt

IPC: B08B9/053 ,  F16L55/46 ,  C10B43/06 ,  C10G9/16 ,  F16L55/40 ,  B08B9/055 ,  C10B55/00 ,  F16L101/12

CPC classification number: C10G9/16 ,  B08B9/0551 ,  B08B9/0552 ,  B08B9/0557 ,  C10B43/06 ,  F16L55/40 ,  F16L55/46 ,  B08B2209/055 ,  C10B55/00 ,  F16L2101/12

Abstract: Systems and methods for efficient on-line pigging of a coker furnace without interruption of the delayed coking process, which will save time and money during the delayed coking process. This system can be retrofitted to existing coker furnaces.

公开(公告)号：US20180177064A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-21

申请号：US15843296

申请日：2017-12-15

Applicant: INGU Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Johannes Hubertus Gerardus van Pol ,  Anouk van Pol ,  Huibert Aren Bogerman

IPC: H05K5/06 ,  H05K5/02

CPC classification number: H05K5/06 ,  E21B47/1025 ,  F16L55/40 ,  F16L2101/30 ,  G01D11/245 ,  G01F1/34 ,  G01F1/684 ,  G01K13/02 ,  G01L19/149 ,  G01M3/246 ,  G01N29/02 ,  G01N33/18 ,  G01N33/1886 ,  G01N33/28 ,  H05K5/0247

Abstract: Provided is a method, system, and sensor device for collecting fluid data and fluid conduit data. The sensor device includes an outer capsule that is free flowing within the fluid and provides fluid-tight containment to an interior compartment, at least one sensor mounted within the interior compartment, wherein the at least one sensor senses fluid data and fluid conduit data, the sensed fluid properties being the collected fluid data, and a conductor for activating the at least one sensor to sense fluid data and fluid conduit data, wherein the conductor passes from the interior compartment and through the outer capsule.

公开(公告)号：US20180172638A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-21

申请号：US15575471

申请日：2016-05-16

Applicant: I2I PIPELINES LIMITED

Inventor： Steve Banks ,  Sung Quek ,  Vladimir Torres ,  Bosco Fernandes

IPC: G01N27/90 ,  F16L55/38 ,  F16L55/40

CPC classification number: G01N27/904 ,  F16L55/38 ,  F16L55/40 ,  F16L2101/30 ,  G01N27/902

Abstract: A pipe pig for travelling along the bore of a pipe, the pipe pig comprising a body formed of a deformable material comprising foam, and a plurality of electromagnetic sensors disposed about an outer surface of the body or within the body. The plurality of electromagnetic sensors include means for inducing an electric current in a wall of the pipe, and means for receiving an electromagnetic signal from the wall of the pipe, such that data about the pipe wall can be obtained as the pipe pig travels along a bore of the pipe.