| Description |
1 online resource (213 pages) |
| Series |
Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering ; v. 89 |
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International series on intelligent systems, control and automation--science and engineering ; v. 89.
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| Contents |
Preface -- Contents -- About the Authors -- 1 Pipe Inspection Robots for Sewerage Pipelines -- 1.1 A Broad Overview -- 1.1.1 Problem Statement -- 1.1.2 Sewer Pipes in Japan -- 1.1.3 Need for Accurate Determination of Damage in Sewer Pipes -- 1.2 Functional Requirements of a Sewer Inspection Robot -- 1.3 Sewer Inspection Techniques -- 1.3.1 CCTV Inspection Systems -- 1.3.2 Difficulties in CCTV Systems -- 1.4 Sewer Pipe Condition Assessment Protocols -- 1.5 Summary -- References -- 2 Pipe Inspection Robots for Gas and Oil Pipelines -- 2.1 Introduction |
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2.2 Traditional Locomotion Systems2.3 Non-conventional Locomotion -- 2.4 More Complex Traction Systems -- 2.4.1 Three-Wheeled Self-adjusting Vehicle for Variable Pipe Diameter -- 2.4.2 MOGRERâ#x80;#x94;A More Complex Variant of the FERRET Robot -- 2.4.3 Differential Drive In-Pipe Robot for Moving Inside Urban Gas Pipelines -- 2.4.4 Robot with Active Steering Capability for Urban Gas Pipelines -- 2.4.5 A Novel Turbine-Propelled Self-drive Pipe-Crawling Robot -- 2.4.6 Robot with Active Pipe Diameter Adaptability and Automatic Tractive Force Adjustment |
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2.4.7 Adaptive Mobile Robot for In-Pipe Inspection Task2.4.8 Adaptive Track-Based Robot for In-Pipe Inspection -- 2.4.9 Micro-In-Pipe Robot Based on Shape Memory Alloy Actuator -- 2.4.10 Multi-functional Pipe Investigation Robot (PIR) with Linkage-Type Mechanical Clutch -- 2.4.11 Planar Multi-functional PIR with Two Sets of Wheels -- 2.4.12 Planar Adaptive Mechanism for an In-Pipe Robot -- 2.4.13 Peristaltic Pipe-Crawling Robot for Long Distance Inspection of Sewer Pipes -- 2.4.14 Inchworm-Based Vertical Climbing Robot with Adaptive Size |
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2.5 Various Types of Wheel Assembly for the Pipe-Crawling Robots2.5.1 General Challenges Faced by the Pipe-Crawlers -- 2.5.1.1 Single-Body Three-Wheeled System -- 2.5.1.2 Multi-sectional Wheeled Robot -- 2.5.1.3 Robot with Annular Wheeled System -- 2.5.1.4 Wheelless Pipeline Inspection and Condition Analysis System -- 2.5.2 Performance Summary -- 2.6 Various Sensing Mechanisms Used in Pipe-Crawlers -- 2.6.1 Visual Inspection of Pipe Health Conditions -- 2.6.2 Laser Profiling Sensor -- 2.6.3 Sonar Pipe Profiling -- 2.6.4 Polyvinylidene Difluoride (PVDF) Sensor |
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2.6.5 LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)2.6.6 Ultrasonic Sensors -- 2.6.7 Acoustic Leak Detection -- 2.7 Merits and Demerits of Various Sensing Techniques -- 2.8 DVSS (Digital Visual Sidewall Scanning) -- 2.9 Microwave Sensor -- 2.10 Summary -- References -- 3 Basic Mechanical Design of Passively Transported Pipe Inspection Robots -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Kinematic Analysis of Robot Module -- 3.3 Estimation of Mass of the Robot -- 3.3.1 Analysis of Drag Forces on the Crawler -- 3.3.2 Quasi-static Analysis of the Robot |
| Summary |
This book highlights the state-of-the-art with regard to inline pipe investigation and structural health monitoring of pipes. The book begins with applications of pipe inspection robots, and goes on to discuss. robots that are developed for a mobile platform, various sensors employed to sense defects, and different data storage/communication systems employed for damage prognosis. The book also introduces smart materials and smart sensors for use in pipe inspection robots. The contents of this book will be useful to researchers and professionals alike. The structure of the book enables its use as a text in professional training and development coursework |
| Notes |
""3.3.3 Analysis of Rolling Friction Resistance"" |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Pipelines -- Maintenance and repair.
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Robots, Industrial.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Mechanical.
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Pipelines -- Maintenance and repair
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Robots, Industrial
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Bhattacharya, Bishakh
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| ISBN |
9788132237518 |
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813223751X |
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