DOI: 10.25136/2644-5522.2018.4.27242

Abstract: Currently, the main method of monitoring of operating gas pipelines laid by the ground, has become in-line diagnostics, carried out by scanning their inner surface. The use of automated cyber-physical systems of non-destructive testing of gas pipelines will increase the level of man-made safety. The article discusses the types of wireless technologies, analyzes the effectiveness of using WFi technology to modernize the process of non-destructive testing of the pipeline in real time. A hypothesis is put forward on the operation of the pipeline as a waveguide for wireless data transmission. To solve this problem, the methods of data transfer theory, graph theory, analytical and simulation modeling are used. The scientific novelty consists in choosing and justifying the choice of using the method of transmitting data from non-destructive testing results over a wireless link in real time based on the analysis of transmitted data and existing technologies, as well as upgrading the design of the cyber-physical system for in-line diagnostics of the gas pipeline laid underground.

DOI: 10.25136/2644-5522.2017.5.24057

Abstract: The authors of the present article examine current and developing technologies of wireless data transmission used to construct telediagnostic system lines based on the example of a cyberphysical production system of Diakont. The authors describe advantages and disadvantages and evaluates efficiency of technology implementation. The rationale of the research is caused by the fact that the authors provide an analysis of prospects and challenges of implementing wireless lines which will allow to increase the speed of data transmission and diagnostic procedure remoteness from the feed end at the account of reducing the weight of a connecting cord. The analysis methods used by the authors include: theoretical analysis of current findings in the sphere of wireless connections used in cyberphysical telediagnostic systems, in particular, those that are used to control the state of pipelines. Modification of the robot for wireless data transmission is based on fixing bridges and antennas on an explosion-proof delivery system and pipe face (feed end). Modification of the eplosion-proof delivery system implies adjustment of the installation, circuit design and software. The authors emphasize the need to develop a new type of a signal conditioner lid with high-frequency connectors as well as a new antenna lid on the drivers block. Theoretically speaking, there are technologies allowing to convert to wireless data transmission inside an installation in order to perform the pipeline inspection. The main question today still remains the one about electromagnetic compatibility and noise immunity. For this purpose it is necessary to purchase equipment that would satisfy each standard in particular and to arrange tests for electromagnetic compatibility, carrying capacity, action radius, etc. 

DOI: 10.7256/2306-4196.2016.6.20982

Abstract: Intratubal diagnostics is part of a set of non-destructive control methods allowing to define internal defects of conduit pipes by the means of technical diagnosis. The main goals of intratubal diagnostics are to define defects in the conduit pipe metal, welded joints, conduit pipe geometry, types of defects, their location and position inside a conduit pipe. To achieve these tasks, a cyber physical system certain requirements set for is usually developed. The present article is devoted to a group of companies 'Diakont', one of the world leaders in the sphere of high technological solutions of security arrangements and increasing efficiency in nuclear, petroleum and thermal power industries. The purpose of the present research is to analyze engineering and technological solutions used in the process of developing a robotlike complex for intratubal diagnostics at 'Diakont' company. The rationale of the research is caused by the growing demand for cyber physical systems related to explosion safety and low cost. Thus, creation of a cyber physical system for controlling conduit pipes is a challenging task. As a result of peculiarities of the environment where intratubal diagnostics are performed, there are strict explosion safety requirements for details and parts of the diagnostic suite. Moreover, the system must have a number of engineering specifics aimed at passing shaped objects, inclined and vertical parts of conduit pipes. The authors' contribution to the topic is their analysis of existing technological solutions made in the process of developing cyber physical systems for controlling conduit pipes.