Optimized method and system for internal coating of field girth welds
US11344974B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2021/9548
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for performing multiple operations on one or more weld joints of a pipe string includes a robotic scanning device that is configured to controllably travel inside of the pipe string and detect, scan and uniquely identify each weld joint within the pipe string. The system further includes a plurality of secondary robotic devices that are each configured to controllably travel inside of the pipe string and perform one or more specific operations on the one or more weld joints of the pipe string. The robotic scanning device includes a processor that is configured to generate a work plan for the plurality of secondary robotic devices. The robotic scanning device transmits work plan commands to each of the plurality of secondary robotic devices and receive transmissions from the plurality of secondary robotic devices.
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