Non-metallics enhanced reliability via embedded sensors (NERVES): optical and electrical sensory nerves
US11953352B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16Y40/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A smart pipe segment for use in construction of a pipeline. The smart pipe segment includes a pipe body and a sensing nerve network that is associated with the pipe body and is configured to monitor a condition of the pipe segment in real-time. The sensing nerve network comprises optical nerves, electrical nerves or a combination thereof.
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