IMPROVED ROBOTIC INLINE PIPE INSPECTION SYSTEM APPARATUS

摘要

An autonomous robotic active gas-carrying pipeline testing system includes a remotely controlled robot assembly movable within the stream of gas flowing in the pipeline, wherein said gas flow exhibits dynamic flow energy, a miniature rotary turbine responsive to the gas flow, an electrical generator responsive to the turbine, a battery responsive to the generator, drive tow means responsive to the generator for moving the assembly, wherein the system is capable of harvesting said dynamic flow energy for either or both charging the battery and/or operating the drive tow means.