Open AccessIn-pipe Inspection Robot for Varying Pipe Sizes
Author(s) -
Atul Gargade,
S. S. Ohol
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international journal of engineering sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0976-6693
DOI - 10.36224/ijes.140404
Subject(s) - pipeline transport , robot , marine engineering , nominal pipe size , degree (music) , engineering , mechanism (biology) , mechanical engineering , structural engineering , computer science , automotive engineering , simulation , materials science , acoustics , artificial intelligence , composite material , physics , quantum mechanics
This paper presents a screw driven in-pipe inspection robot (IPIR) that runs on the principle of screw. The IPIR composed of a fore leg system, rear leg system, connectors and a DC motor. In this research work, a prototype of in-pipe inspection robot has been designed and developed. To verify the potency of the driving mechanism of IPIR, numbers of experiments are conducted through straight pipes, couplings, and 90-degree bends of 8 to 10 inches diameter range at 0-degree, 45 degree, and 90 degree inclination. This robot can be utilized for special tasks such as inspection, maintenance, and cleaning of water pipelines, gas pipelines, oil pipelines, and sewage systems.