There are currently no internal on-line repair methods in the industry. By “internal on-line detection methods”, we’re referring to steel thinning or cracking detection systems that are conducted within the pipeline (not externally) when fluid is still flowing through the pipeline.
Why are there no internal on-line repair methods out there? Many pipeline repairing methods leave harmful debris behind that must be discarded. If the repairs were to be conducted internally and on-line, the debris could potentially contaminate the fluid running through. When internal on-line repair methods are applied to water pipelines, this arouses the danger of contaminating our drinking water supply.
However, avoiding internal on-line repair methods means that pipelines must be shut down and completely isolated to conduct repairs. Fluids within the pipeline must be redirected, leading to system disruptions and costly downtime. This is both a strenuous and inefficient process, especially for large-scale pipeline systems transporting critical fluid resources, such as water, oil, or gas. Shutting down pipelines impact communities and industries relying on continuous supply.
The industry’s current reliance on external and post-shutdown repairs is unsustainable for the future of the pipeline industry. As pipelines age and demand increases, the need for innovative, debris-free, internal on-line detection and repair solutions becomes urgent.
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InnoRepair Bot Stand Alone Deck
Introducing the InnoRepair Bot. This robot conducts internal, on-line steel repair through using advanced laser cladding technology. It maintains pipeline integrity without interrupting the fluid flow and potentially disrupting external, environmental conditions. The InnoRepair Bot is key to solving pipeline leakage issues in a fluid-continuous and eco-friendly manner.
Our InnoRepair Bot is inspired by the design of the FSW Bot, a robotic device that recently came into existence in 2019 — click on the link down below for more information about the FSW Bot:
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NOTE: We are sending the InnoRepair Bot into the pipeline AFTER it has been cleaned. Our robot only conducts internal, on-line repair methods and not corrosion or surface cleaning actions. The InnoRepair Bot enters the pipeline with the pre-existing knowledge of where the cracked areas are.
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There are many features to the InnoRepair Bot. Down below, we briefly summarize each: