TWI506185B - Method for inspecting underground pipelines - Google Patents

Description

Underground pipeline inspection method

The invention relates to an inspection method for underground pipelines, in particular to a method for inspecting and recording data of underground pipelines, and facilitating inspection of underground pipelines for maintenance and replacement of underground pipelines.

According to the increase in the density of the population, the available land space will become smaller, especially in the metropolitan areas, such as high-speed rail, underground rapid transit, sanitary sewers, and hydropower underground facilities, so that they can live in the metropolitan area. People have a better quality of life. The underground facilities such as sanitary sewers and hydropower underground depend on the connection of pipelines to transport water, electricity, gas or sewage discharged to the required transmission site, as the pipeline ages and the pipeline diameter changes. In addition to factors such as changing the position of the pipeline, the previous underground pipeline must be excavated.

The repair or alteration of underground pipelines, the search for the first underground pipelines, the search for underground pipelines mainly uses metal detectors to explore the underground pipeline location by metal detectors at the construction site, but the metal At most, the detector can only be explored to the approximate location of the underground pipeline. If you want to know the buried pipeline or pipe length of the underground pipeline, you must hold a metal detector along the underground pipeline to explore the underground pipeline. More detailed information. Since the underground pipelines are not effectively managed, the water company, the gas company, the power company or the telecommunications company each decides to bury the location. Therefore, the underground pipelines are complicated to be buried, which often makes it impossible for the construction units using metal detectors to explore. Accurately find the place to be constructed Under the pipeline, and the metal detector is more difficult to find the underground pipeline buried depth and the previous maintenance, changes and other information of the underground pipeline, so often the excavation does not require the required underground pipeline, and even dug into other companies underground pipeline The road pipeline situation causes waste of construction resources.

The reason is that the inventors have in view of the lack of good exploration equipment for the exploration of underground pipelines, which leads to many inconveniences in construction. It is supported by many years of manufacturing and design experience and knowledge in related fields. , for existing underground pipeline inspection The method was developed and improved, and the present invention was developed.

The invention relates to an inspection method for underground pipelines, and the main purpose thereof is to provide an inspection method for underground pipelines for facilitating data inquiry and recording of underground pipelines and facilitating maintenance and replacement of underground pipelines.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned implementation purposes, the inventors have developed the following underground pipeline inspection method, and the implementation steps thereof include: A. Equipped with an electronic reader/writer: the inspection personnel are equipped with an electronic reader/writer, and the electronic reader/writer The program for downloading the electronic marker signal of the underground pipeline is downloaded and connected with the electronic marker to interpret the underground pipeline data contained in the electronic marker and to prepare the data. B. Moving pipeline survey: the inspection personnel go to the underground pipeline position to be inspected, and then the electronic detector detects the underground pipeline to be detected by the electronic reader to send a signal, and then reads the underground pipe The transfer of the road records to know whether the underground pipeline has been constructed through the moving pipeline; C. Adding a pipeline survey: if it is detected that the underground pipeline of the mobile pipeline has an additional underground pipeline, it is prepared to Adding an underground pipeline to the step of embedding the electronic marker; D. Buried electronic marker: If there is an additional underground pipeline in the underground pipeline of the moving pipeline, the electronic marker is set in the newly added underground pipeline; E. Input pipeline data: continued The inspector inputs the pipeline data to the newly added underground pipeline by the electronic reader, and then transmits the data to the electronic marker of the newly added underground pipeline for storage.

The underground pipeline inspection method as described above, wherein the underground pipeline inspection method further comprises a remote server for communicating with the electronic reader/writer for the step of inputting the pipeline data, The pipeline data input to the newly added underground pipeline is transmitted to the remote server for receiving and storing by the electronic reader/writer.

The underground pipeline inspection method as described above, wherein the underground pipeline inspection method further comprises an adjacent pipeline exploration step, and if the underground pipeline has been moved through the mobile pipeline, the inspection personnel further investigates the underground pipeline Connection to other underground pipelines adjacent to it.

The underground pipeline inspection method as described above, wherein the underground pipeline inspection method further comprises a pipeline offset returning step, so that when the inspector detects that the underground pipeline does not have a pipe transfer record, but deviates from the original position Instead of connecting to other underground pipelines adjacent to it, the constructor is notified to adjust the offset underground pipeline back to its original position.

The underground pipeline inspection method as described above, wherein the underground pipeline inspection method further comprises a remote server, and the electronic reader set is provided with a global satellite positioning device to The server signal is connected to locate the position of the electronic reader, and the electronic reader is carried by the inspector, and the remote server monitor is sent by the global satellite positioning device of the electronic reader to Position the inspector carrying the electronic reader.

Thereby, by using the underground pipeline inspection method of the present invention, it is possible to surely grasp the conditions of pipe transfer or displacement of the underground pipeline, and when the maintenance or replacement of the underground pipeline is to be performed, the construction personnel can be electronically read and written. The device reads the newly added underground pipeline data to correctly know the location of the underground pipeline, the depth of burial, etc., to facilitate the maintenance and replacement of the underground pipeline.

Using a global satellite positioning device installed in the electronic reader, the remote server monitor can receive the electronic reader and its global satellite positioning device sends a satellite signal to grasp the inspectors who hold the electronic reader or Whether the construction personnel have correctly arrived at the location of the underground pipeline to be inspected or constructed, and avoid the effects of wrong inspection or construction.

(1) ‧‧‧ Underground pipeline

(11) ‧‧‧ Hollow

(2)‧‧‧Electronic marker

(3)‧‧‧Electronic readers

(4) ‧‧‧Remote Server

(5) ‧‧‧ Underground pipeline

First picture: perspective view of the invention

Second picture: the architecture diagram of the present invention

Third figure: flow chart of the present invention

Fourth picture: the state diagram of the pipe transfer of the present invention

In order to make the technical means of the present invention and the effects thereof can be more completely and clearly disclosed, the following is a detailed description. Please refer to the disclosed drawings and drawings:

First, please refer to the first and second figures. The method for inspecting underground pipelines of the present invention is mainly implemented by an inspection device installed in an underground pipeline, which is mainly installed underground. The electronic marker (2) of the pipeline (1), and the electronic reader (3) and the remote server (4); wherein: the underground pipeline (1) is buried in the ground, mainly two An end having an open end and an inner portion forming a hollow portion (11); The electronic marker (2) is a radio frequency identifier (RFID) or a short-range wireless communicator (NFC) capable of transmitting and receiving signals, and is disposed in the underground pipeline (1), and the electronic marker ( 2) The internal system stores at least the pipeline number, pipeline type, buried pipe date, pipeline path, pipeline length, pipeline diameter, buried pipe depth, pipe transfer record and inspection record of the underground pipeline (1). One of the data; the electronic reader/writer (3) downloads a program for transmitting and receiving the electronic identifier (2) such as the RFID device or the NFC, and the electronic device a marker (2) communication link for reading data stored in an electronic marker (2) such as a radio frequency identifier (RFID) or a close-range wireless communication device (NFC), and writing and storing the data, the electronic reading The writer (3) can be a mobile phone, a tablet or a laptop. . Etc., a global satellite positioning device (GPS) is installed in the electronic reader/writer (3) for transmitting a satellite signal; the remote server (4) is in communication with the electronic reader/writer (3). Linking to receive and store the data sent by the electronic reader/writer (3), and receiving the satellite signal from the global satellite positioning device installed in the electronic reader/writer (3) to locate the electronic reader/writer (3) location.

Accordingly, please refer to the third figure. When the inspector conducts pipeline inspections and other operations, the implementation procedures include: A. Equipped with an electronic reader/writer: the inspector is equipped with the electronic reader/writer carrying the invention. (3); B. Positioning in place: The inspector holds the electronic reader (3) to the location of the underground pipeline (1) to be inspected, and the monitoring personnel at the remote server (4) can be inspected. The global satellite positioning device (GPS) installed in the electronic reader (3) Out satellite signal, locate the position of the inspector holding the electronic reader (3) to know whether it has normal underground pipeline (1) inspection operation; C. Mobile pipeline exploration: inspection personnel arrive to check After the underground pipeline (1) is located, the electronic marker (2) set up by the underground pipeline (1) to be detected by the electronic reader/writer (3) sends a signal, and then the underground pipe is read. Road (1) transfer pipe records and other information to know whether the underground pipeline (1) has been moved through the pipeline, if there is no moving pipeline, the inspection operation is ended; D. adjacent pipeline exploration: if the underground pipeline (1) If there is a moving pipeline construction, the inspector will then investigate the underground pipeline (1) of the moving pipeline and other underground pipelines (1) adjacent to it to determine the underground pipeline of the mobile pipeline (1) Connection with other underground pipelines (1) adjacent to it; E. Additional pipeline survey: If the underground pipeline (1) of the mobile pipeline is detected, there is an additional underground pipeline (5) [as shown in the fourth figure Shown, but not connected to other underground pipelines (1) adjacent to it, prepare the newly added underground pipeline ( 5) The step of embedding the electronic marker (2), if there is no additional underground pipeline (5), the inspection operation is ended; F. The electronic marker is buried: if the underground pipeline of the moving pipeline ( 1) If there is an additional underground pipeline (5), the inspector informs the construction personnel to the location to excavate the newly added underground pipeline (5) and then set up the electronic marker (2). After the newly added underground pipeline (5), the newly added underground pipeline (5) is buried in the ground; G. Input pipeline data: the inspection personnel are in the electronic reader/writer (3) The newly added underground pipeline (5) inputs its pipeline number, initial section coordinates and end point coordinates, and then stores the data in the electronic reader (3), and the other is Signal The underground pipeline (5) transmitted to the newly added unit is stored in the electronic marker (2), and another data is sent to the remote server (4) for storage; H. Pipeline offset survey: another The inspector investigates the underground pipeline (1) and there is no transfer record. The inspector still has to investigate the underground pipeline (1) and other underground pipelines (1) adjacent to it to determine the underground pipeline for its investigation (1) Is it indeed connected to other underground pipelines (1) adjacent to it? If the underground pipeline (1) is not connected to other underground pipelines (1) that are adjacent to it, the inspection operation is terminated; I. Bit: If the underground pipeline (1) of the inspector's investigation does not have a pipe transfer record, but is not connected to other underground pipelines (1), it means that the underground pipeline (1) has deviated from the original position, and the construction personnel are notified. To the site, to excavate the underground pipeline (1), adjust the underground pipeline (1) to return to the original position; J. Confirm the pipeline reset: after resetting the underground pipeline (1), the inspection personnel are The electronic reader/writer (3) re-detects the reset underground pipeline (1) to check whether it has returned to the original correct position, if not Indeed notify construction workers and then be amended.

In this way, by implementing the underground pipeline inspection method of the present invention, it is possible to surely grasp the condition of the pipe transfer or displacement of the underground pipeline (1), and adjust the improperly displaced underground pipeline (1) to the original position in time. In addition, the installation of the electronic marker (2) and the preparation and storage of the relevant information for the underground pipeline (5) added by the pipe transfer will be carried out for the next time to check the underground pipelines (1) and (5). During maintenance or replacement, the constructor can conveniently read the newly added underground pipeline (5) data by the electronic reader/writer (3) to correctly know the location of the newly added underground pipeline (5), the depth of burial, etc. Information to facilitate inspection, repair and replacement of the underground pipelines (1), (5); further, the present invention is also installed by the electronic satellite reader (3) in the global satellite positioning device [GPS] Designed to enable the remote server (4) monitor to receive satellite signals from the global satellite positioning device installed in the electronic reader/writer (3) No., and then check whether the inspectors or construction personnel holding the electronic reader/writer (3) have correctly arrived at the location of the underground pipelines (1) and (5) to be inspected or to be constructed, thereby confirming the mechanism. Further achieve the substantial benefits of avoiding false inspections or construction.

The foregoing embodiments or drawings are not intended to limit the implementation of the method for inspecting underground pipelines of the present invention. Any changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art should be considered as not departing from the underground pipeline of the present invention. The scope of inspection methods is patented.

In summary, the embodiments of the present invention can achieve the expected functions, and the specific structures disclosed therein have not been seen in similar products, nor have they been disclosed before the application, and have fully complied with the requirements and requirements of the Patent Law. If you apply for an invention patent in accordance with the law, you are welcome to review it and grant a patent.

Claims (5)

An underground pipeline inspection method, the implementation steps thereof include: A. Equipped with an electronic reader/writer: the inspection personnel are equipped with an electronic reader/writer, and the electronic reader/writer is downloaded and available for transmission and reception in an underground pipeline. The electronic marker signal is programmed to communicate with the electronic marker to interpret the underground pipeline data contained in the electronic marker and to prepare the data; B. Mobile pipeline survey: inspectors to check At the position of the underground pipeline, after the electronic reader detects the underground pipeline of the pipeline to be detected, the electronic marker sends a signal, and then reads the transfer pipe record of the underground pipeline to know the underground pipeline. Whether there is construction through moving pipelines; C. Adding pipeline surveys: If it is detected that the underground pipelines of the mobile pipelines have newly added underground pipelines, it is prepared to embed the newly-built underground pipelines with electronic indications. Step of the device; D. embedding the electronic marker: if the underground pipeline of the moving pipeline has an additional underground pipeline, the electronic marker is set in the newly added underground pipeline; E. input Pipeline data: continued inspection The inspector inputs the pipeline data to the newly added underground pipeline by the electronic reader, and then transmits the data to the electronic marker of the newly added underground pipeline. The method for inspecting an underground pipeline according to claim 1, wherein the underground pipeline inspection method further comprises a remote server for communicating with the electronic reader to connect the input pipeline In the data step, the pipeline data input to the newly added underground pipeline is transmitted to the remote server for receiving and storing by the electronic reader/writer. The method for inspecting underground pipelines according to claim 1, wherein the inspection method of the underground pipeline further comprises an adjacent pipeline exploration step, if the underground pipeline passes through In the case of moving pipeline construction, the inspector further investigates the connection of the underground pipeline to other underground pipelines adjacent to it. The method for inspecting underground pipelines according to claim 1, wherein the underground pipeline inspection method further comprises a pipeline offset returning step, so that when the inspector detects the underground pipeline, there is no transfer pipeline record. However, if it deviates from the original position and is not connected to other underground pipelines adjacent to it, the construction personnel is notified to adjust the offset underground pipeline to the original position. The method for inspecting underground pipelines according to claim 1, wherein the underground pipeline inspection method further comprises a remote server, and the electronic reader set is provided with a global satellite positioning device. Linking with the remote server signal to locate the electronic reader/writer. When the inspector carries the electronic reader, the remote server monitor is sent by the electronic satellite device of the electronic reader. The signal is used to locate the inspector carrying the electronic reader.