DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF A SMART PIPE INSPECTION ROBOT FOR PIPELINE MONITORING

Author

Y. Shireesha, K. Madan Sai, K. Bhaskara Rao, M. Santosh

Abstract

 Pipelines are widely used to transport water necessary to detect leaks, cracks, corrosion, and other damages that may affect their performance. Traditional inspection methods are often time-consuming, costly, and unsafe because they require manual checking in confined spaces. This project, Design and Fabrication of a Smart Pipe Inspection Robot for Pipeline Monitoring, presents a simple and cost-effective robotic system for inspecting pipelines safely and efficiently. The robot is designed to move inside pipelines and is equipped with a camera, LED lights, and sensors to monitor the internal condition of the pipe. It captures real-time images and videos and transmits them wirelessly to the operator for continuous monitoring. The robot also measures the distance travelled inside the pipeline, allowing the operator to identify the exact location of any detected fault, such as cracks, leaks, corrosion, or blockages. This helps reduce the time required for maintenance and repairs. The proposed robot is lightweight, easy to operate, and suitable for water supply, sewage, oil, gas, and industrial pipelines. By reducing manual inspection and providing accurate fault detection with location information, the system improves worker safety, lowers maintenance costs, and increases the reliability and efficiency of pipeline monitoring. 

Keywords

Pipe inspection robot, pipeline monitoring, ESP32-CAM, four-wheel drive, wireless video, distance sensor, robotic inspection.

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