Do you all still remember last year’s brainstorming session on the use of drones in production? Well, now there are companies that have actually put this into practice

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This post was last edited by Desert Fish on 2017-3-2 at 13:42. Do you all still remember the brainstorming discussions from the year before last regarding the potential uses of drones in industrial applications? Well, now there are companies that have actually put these ideas into practice. For more information on the potential applications of drones in the chemical industry, please visit: http://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-1546189-1-1.html (Source: Haichuan Network). On March 1st, Changling Refining & Chemical Co. began using drones for real-time monitoring of long-distance oil and gas pipelines, combining traditional manual inspection methods with cutting-edge technology to ensure the safe operation of these pipelines. The oil and gas pipeline running from the Changling Refining and Chemical Plant to the Yangtze River dock is approximately 25 kilometers long, while the pipeline from the plant to the Baling Petrochemical Plant is about 16 kilometers long. It passes through various hills, rivers, farmlands, etc., making safety management quite challenging. They organized professionals to carry out systematic inspections by walking through various sections, in order to promptly eliminate potential hazards in pipeline operation. Following the installation of leak detection and location systems on some pipelines, the company contacted relevant parties with the intention of introducing drone technology for the safety monitoring of oil and gas pipelines. The oil storage and transportation department of Changling Refining & Chemical Company assigned professionals to study drone operation techniques, and conducted an analysis and evaluation of how these techniques can be applied consistently in the inspection of oil and gas pipelines. They believe that in areas such as rivers, elevated farmland, and steep slopes that are difficult to inspect manually, drones are an effective solution to the challenges associated with on-site inspections. “With drones joining our pipeline inspection team, video footage can be obtained immediately whenever there are any signs of potential problems in any corner of the pipelines, thereby **improving** the inspection capabilities. ”Wang Zhaohui, the head of the pipeline inspection team at the Storage and Transportation Operations Department of Changling Refining & Chemical Company, said that with drones available now, it is possible to visually and conveniently assess the geological conditions along the pipelines, which not only saves time and labor but also significantly improves the efficiency of pipeline inspections. It is reported that in addition to undertaking significant tasks such as routine inspections of pipelines and the identification of potential hazards, drones also play a role in various areas including on-site pipeline construction, the detection of geological disaster sites, and emergency rescue operations. In the event of natural disasters or emergency rescue situations, drones can enter areas that are inaccessible to people, vehicles, and rescue equipment in order to conduct inspections. They can capture videos, images, and data from the scene and transmit them promptly and directly to the rescue command center, thereby assisting in dealing with the emergency. (Zhang Yong, Sinopec News Network)