Abstract: An inline inspection vehicle includes an auto-adjustable, self-adaptive structure. The inline inspection vehicle includes a plurality of self-adjustable carrier racks carrying inspection device carts with positioning rollers, and self-adaptive driving turbine wheels at a front part and a back end for auto-adjustable driving speeds. The inline inspection vehicle also includes intelligent self-control mechanisms implemented using self-adaptive schema and algorithms for a finite set of control states to integrate the adaptive controller and actuators. Furthermore, it may conduct virtual pressure tests by carrying intelligent inline data acquisition devices to converge the Pipeline Integrity Management with SCADA monitoring system.

Abstract: A device for use within pipelines, such as an inline inspection tool, includes a renewable power system. The renewable power system includes at least one of a thermoelectric generator or a pressure-based power generator. The thermoelectric generator produces electricity by consuming thermal energy from the heat of the product in the pipeline such as oil or gas. The pressure-based power generator operates by using a rotary connection axis for a turbine which drives an alternator to generate electrical energy. The device may combine both type of generators with a unified power system including regulators, high density batteries, battery chargers, cooling system.

Abstract: A system for operation and integrity management of a pipeline stores field data obtained from an operational system, and in-line data obtained from an in-line inspection vehicle and external data from a video camera on an external companion device. The system performs data processing on the in-line data and field data to generate input for risk modeling and performs risk modeling of the pipeline using the input to predict a risk of one of a plurality of failure mode states at a portion of the pipeline. The system may initiate risk monitoring for the portion of the pipeline by the operational system and the in-line inspection vehicle.

Abstract: A system for operation and integrity management of a pipeline stores field data obtained from an operational system, and in-line data obtained from an in-line inspection vehicle and external data from a video camera on an external companion device. The system performs data processing on the in-line data and field data to generate input for risk modeling and performs risk modeling of the pipeline using the input to predict a risk of one of a plurality of failure mode states at a portion of the pipeline. The system may initiate risk monitoring for the portion of the pipeline by the operational system and the in-line inspection vehicle.

Abstract: A system for operation and integrity management of a pipeline stores field data obtained from an operational system, and in-line data obtained from an in-line inspection vehicle and external data from a video camera on an external companion device. The system performs data processing on the in-line data and field data to generate input for risk modeling and performs risk modeling of the pipeline using the input to predict a risk of one of a plurality of failure mode states at a portion of the pipeline. The system may initiate risk monitoring for the portion of the pipeline by the operational system and the in-line inspection vehicle.

Abstract: An inline robotic detector for inspection of pipelines includes two groups of real time sensors at both front and rear to measure pressures, temperatures, and flows. The robotic detector further includes radial displacement sensors, acoustic sensors and a digital radiographic camera or Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT) at the head and front, and a rechargeable power system at the rear. A GPS positioning module and communicator communicate with an intelligent gateway. Real time data is obtained and associated with the geo-position of the robotic detector received from the intelligent gateway.

Abstract: A device for use within pipelines, such as an inline inspection tool, includes a renewable power system. The renewable power system includes at least one of a thermoelectric generator or a pressure-based power generator. The thermoelectric generator produces electricity by consuming thermal energy from the heat of the product in the pipeline such as oil or gas. The pressure-based power generator operates by using a rotary connection axis for a turbine which drives an alternator to generate electrical energy. The device may combine both type of generators with a unified power system including regulators, high density batteries, battery chargers, cooling system.

Abstract: An inline inspection vehicle includes an auto-adjustable, self-adaptive structure. The inline inspection vehicle includes a plurality of self-adjustable carrier racks carrying inspection device carts with positioning rollers, and self-adaptive driving turbine wheels at a front part and a back end for auto-adjustable driving speeds. The inline inspection vehicle also includes intelligent self-control mechanisms implemented using self-adaptive schema and algorithms for a finite set of control states to integrate the adaptive controller and actuators. Furthermore, it may conduct virtual pressure tests by carrying intelligent inline data acquisition devices to converge the Pipeline Integrity Management with SCADA monitoring system.

Abstract: A system for operation and integrity management of a pipeline stores field data obtained from an operational system, and in-line data obtained from an in-line inspection vehicle and external data from a video camera on an external companion device. The system performs data processing on the in-line data and field data to generate input for risk modeling and performs risk modeling of the pipeline using the input to predict a risk of one of a plurality of failure mode states at a portion of the pipeline. The system may initiate risk monitoring for the portion of the pipeline by the operational system and the in-line inspection vehicle.