【Haichuan: Lessons from Others】Introduces the “fishing rod”. Jinling Petrochemical Deploys New Pipeline Inspection Equipment to Solve Problems
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Jinling Petrochemical Uses New Pipeline Inspection Equipment to Overcome Challenges 2024-12-18 Report by our newspaper: Recently, Jinling Petrochemical deployed a new “fishing rod”-style inspection device during pipeline inspections in the Jiangbei area, successfully addressing the issue of inspecting pipelines at high heights. This set of equipment fixes the mobile inspection device onto a 10-meter-long, telescopic carbon steel pole; it supports real-time transmission of ultra-high-definition images and features an anti-shake function. As needed, high-resolution photos or videos can be taken directly on the smart inspection terminal and transmitted wirelessly to the smart inspection system. Traditional inspection methods are limited by the design and height of the pipe tunnels, as well as by viewing angles; employees can only conduct inspections from a horizontal or upward perspective, and are unable to directly see what’s above the densely arranged pipes and the tops of the associated valves. Compared to methods such as installing various fixed cameras and using drones for inspections, the new pipeline inspection equipment that utilizes a \"fishing rod\" together with a mobile inspection unit is less costly, and its operation is more convenient and safer. It not only solves the problems associated with pipeline inspections but also reduces the workload on employees.
Unlike the inspection devices used in workshops in the past, the intelligent safety inspection management system leverages technologies such as facial recognition, precise positioning, and mobile internet to accurately record information during inspection tasks. It not only supports the setting of predefined inspection points, the planning of inspection routes, and the automatic recording of who went to which location at what time, but also allows for the documentation of potential issues encountered during inspections through taking photos and recording videos. If inspectors encounter an emergency on site, they can use this system to call for help, and the personnel in the control room can dispatch rescue efforts based on the location.
Using a drone would be even better, wouldn’t it? After all, fishing rods and inspection devices have their limitations; when dealing with multi-layer pipe tunnels, the disadvantages of insufficient height or the inability to reach deep enough become apparent.
Are there places where robots can’t go?
I can’t see the picture, so I don’t know the structure of the fishing rod