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    An active monitoring system of a pipeline (100) for fluid flows comprising a pipeline (100) to be monitored is described; photo / video recording means (30) positioned inside the duct (100) for monitoring the pipeline (100); a monitoring station (20), connectable to the photo / video recording means (30), comprising a control interface (21) configured to select photo / video recording means (30), a control unit configured to receive a flow of images (Im_i) of monitoring according to the selected photo / video recording means (30) (Sel), calculating an index of integrity of the conduct (100) according to the images (Im_i) of monitoring received and geolocalize a intervention point in the pipeline (100) according to the selected photo / video recording means (30) and the calculated pipeline integrity index (100).
    公开号:CH711272A2
    申请号:CH00735/16
    申请日:2016-06-09
    公开日:2016-12-30
    发明作者:Cavadini Patrizio
    申请人:Cavadini Patrizio；
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    [0001] The present invention relates to an active monitoring system of ducts for fluid flows.
    [0002] In particular, the present invention relates to an active monitoring system of ducts for flows of fluids such as sewage pipes suitable for conveying liquids and sewage from one place to another place.
    [0003] It is known that pipelines for fluid flows convey fluids such as clear water, dark water, sewage from industrial processes or sewage liquids, along a pipe formed by a certain number of pipes connected to each other, head to head , sequentially.
    [0004] Such conveyed fluids can be chemically aggressive or substantially inert. Aggressive liquids can be those liquids that develop an acid (for example, sulfuric acid) in the pipeline.
    [0005] The problem of avoiding the leakage of fluids from the pipelines has been faced, both in the case of substantially inert fluids and in the case of chemically aggressive fluids, in the patent application n. MI2011A 000490 filed by the same applicant.
    [0006] The presence of aggressive fluids and / or limited dimensions of the pipelines and / or poor visibility conditions, however, make it difficult to have a real indication of the state of integrity of the pipeline.
    [0007] More specifically, the presence of breakages, obstructions, damage, etc., can be detected directly only by accessing the pipeline through the appropriate inspection wells, or indirectly only by analyzing the areas adjacent to the pipeline and their conditions in terms of the presence of pollutants or fluids not normally present.
    [0008] All this makes the operations of intervention / repair difficult to organize due to the uncertain nature of the problem that has occurred.
    [0009] In particular, in the case in which the fluids conveyed are harmful, delays in repairs can be unacceptable and / or not tolerated even according to certain laws in force.
    [0010] It is also evident that interventions under these conditions are intrinsically unsafe.
    [0011] The interventions still require a high manual component dictated by experience in the field, in order to identify in the best way the problems that have occurred and proceed as quickly as possible to the necessary repair intervention.
    [0012] The Applicant has set itself the objective of solving the problems set forth by an active monitoring system / method of a fluid flow pipeline which allows a rapid and efficient identification of situations of non-integrity of the pipeline.
    [0013] The Applicant has also set itself the objective of solving the problems exposed by means of an active monitoring system / method of a fluid flow pipeline which allows a rapid and efficient repair in response to the identified non-integrity.
    [0014] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an active monitoring system for a fluid flow duct is provided, comprising:a duct to be monitored equipped with piping to allow a flow of said fluids, and inspection wells interposed at predefined intervals along said pipes.
    [0015] The system also includes: photo / video recording means positioned inside the pipeline for monitoring the pipeline.
    [0016] Preferably, the recovery means are protected by a suitable thermoplastic shell.
    [0017] The system preferably also includes a monitoring station, which can be connected to the photo / video recording means. The monitoring station preferably comprises:<tb> - <SEP> a command interface configured to select photo / video recording media from which the monitoring station will be able to receive a stream of monitoring images;<tb> - <SEP> a control unit comprising:<tb> <SEP> • <SEP> a reception module configured to receive the flow of monitoring images according to the selected photo / video recording media;<tb> <SEP> • <SEP> a calculation module configured to calculate an index of integrity of the pipeline based on the monitoring images received;<tb> <SEP> • <SEP> a geolocation module configured to geolocalize an intervention point in the pipeline according to the selected photo / video recording media and the calculated integrity index of the pipeline.
    [0018] The technical effect achieved is a continuous and constant monitoring of the health status of the pipes.
    [0019] Preferably, the system comprises lighting means positioned inside the duct, preferably protected by a special thermoplastic shell.
    [0020] The technical effect achieved is adequate visibility in typically aggressive environments such as sewers.
    [0021] According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of monitoring pipelines for fluid flow comprising the steps of:prepare a pipeline to be monitored equipped with:- pipes to allow a flow of said fluids, e- inspection wells placed at predefined intervals along the pipes;prepare photo / video recording media within the pipeline for monitoring the pipeline;providing a monitoring station connectable to the photo / video recording means.
    [0022] Preferably, the monitoring method further comprises the steps of providing lighting means in the pipes and / or wells, preferably protected by a special thermoplastic shell.
    [0023] Preferably, the monitoring method further comprises the steps of selecting the photo / video recording means from which the monitoring station will be adapted to receive a stream of monitoring images;receiving the flow of monitoring images according to the selected photo / video recording media;calculate an index of integrity of the pipeline based on the monitoring images received;geolocalize an intervention point in the pipeline according to the selected photo / video recording media and the calculated integrity index of the pipeline.
    [0024] A technical effect achieved by the invention is that the described system is designed to operate in full autonomy.
    [0025] In other words, the system provides an autonomous operation both for power supply (photovoltaic-battery), and for the transmission of monitoring data (radio link).
    [0026] According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a duct for the flow of fluids comprising: pipes for allowing a flow of fluids, and inspection wells interposed at predefined intervals along the pipes; box-shaped bodies comprising photo / video recording means configured to detect and transmit monitoring images to a remote control unit.
    [0027] Preferably, the duct further comprises lighting means, preferably protected by a suitable thermoplastic shell.
    [0028] Advantageous features are set forth in the dependent claims.
    [0029] A detailed description of the present invention now follows, given purely by way of a non-limiting example, to be read with reference to the attached drawings, in which:Fig. 1 <SEP> is a schematic view of the system according to the present invention;Fig. 2 <SEP> is a block diagram of the system of fig. 1;
    [0030] An active monitoring system of a duct 100 for fluid flows according to the invention comprises a duct 100 to be monitored and photo / video recording means 30 positioned inside the duct 100 for monitoring thereof; a monitoring station 20 can be connected to the photo / video recording means 30 for monitoring the conduit 100. With reference to the figures, an active monitoring system for the fluid flow conduit 100, according to the invention, comprising the conduit 100 from to monitor.
    [0031] The duct 100 is equipped with pipes 1 which allow a flow of fluids, and inspection wells 11 interposed at predefined intervals along the aforesaid pipes 1.
    [0032] In one of the possible embodiments of the invention, the pipes 1 comprise a first concrete pipe 10 and a second concrete pipe 10 coupled head to head so that the longitudinal axis of the first pipe substantially coincides with the longitudinal axis of the second tube.
    [0033] The first tube in turn comprises a first end, a second end and, associated with the first end, a first junction band which develops following at least part of the inner perimeter of the cross section of the first end.
    [0034] The second tube in turn comprises a first end, a second end and, associated with the second end, a second junction band which develops following at least part of the inner perimeter of the cross section of the second end.
    [0035] The first and second junction bands are connected to each other along at least one edge.
    [0036] The person skilled in the art will easily understand that the pipe referred to is only one of the many pipes that can be monitored by applying the teachings described in the present invention.
    [0037] The active monitoring system according to the invention comprises the photo / video recording means 30 positioned inside the conduit 100 for monitoring the same conduit 100.
    [0038] In particular, the photo / video recording means 30 comprise CCTV cameras.
    [0039] Advantageously, according to the invention, the photo / video recording means 30 are positioned in the pipe 1.
    [0040] Alternatively, or in addition, the photo / video recording means 30 are positioned in the well (s) 11 and are coated with a thermoplastic resin casing.
    [0041] Preferably, such thermoplastic resin comprises polyethylene.
    [0042] More preferably, such thermoplastic resin comprises high density polyethylene, in particular HDPE, PVC.
    [0043] The technical effect is a guarantee of resistance of the recovery means to the environmental conditions inside the pipes 1.
    [0044] The active monitoring system according to the invention comprises the monitoring station 20, which can be connected to the photo / video recording means 30.
    [0045] In particular, in operation, the monitoring station 20 is in data communication with the photo / video recording means 30.
    [0046] The monitoring station 20, according to the invention, comprises a control interface 21 configured to select the photo / video recording means 30 from which the monitoring station 20 will be able to receive a stream of monitoring images .
    [0047] Advantageously, the control interface 21 is configured to select the photo / video recording means 30 according to selectable monitoring CRi criteria.
    [0048] The technical effect achieved is efficient monitoring according to the contingent situation.
    [0049] Preferably, the selectable monitoring criteria Cri include one or more monitoring of individual pipes 1, monitoring of individual wells 11, monitoring of predefined sequences of pipes 1 and / or wells 11.
    [0050] The technical effect achieved is a monitoring distributed according to the contingent situation.
    [0051] The command interface 21 is configured to select the photo / video recording means 30 by means of a selection signal Six of such means.
    [0052] Advantageously, according to the invention, the monitoring station 20 comprises a control unit 22.
    [0053] In general it should be noted that in the present context and in the subsequent claims, the control unit 22 is presented as subdivided into distinct functional modules (memory modules or operating modules) for the sole purpose of describing their functionalities in a clear and complete manner. .
    [0054] In reality, this control unit may consist of a single electronic device, suitably programmed to perform the described functions, and the different modules may correspond to hardware and / or software routine entities forming part of the programmed device.
    [0055] Alternatively or additionally, these functionalities can be carried out by a plurality of electronic devices on which the aforesaid functional modules can be distributed.
    [0056] The control unit can also use one or more processors to execute the instructions contained in the memory modules.
    [0057] The control unit 22 according to the invention comprises a reception module 221 configured to receive the flow of monitoring images as a function of the selected photo / video recording means 30 Six.
    [0058] In particular, the monitoring images lm_i received by the control station 20 are representative of a first integrity index 11 indicative of an integrity of the pipeline 100.
    [0059] Alternatively, the monitoring images received from the control station 20 are representative of a second integrity index 12 indicative of a non-integrity of the pipeline 100.
    [0060] The second integrity index 12 is defined as a function of one or more of the flow / flow rate of fluids, the state of the coating of the pipes and welds, breakage of the box-like structures and pipes.
    [0061] Advantageously according to the invention, the control unit 22 comprises a calculation module 222 configured to calculate the integrity index 11,12 of the conduit 100 as a function of the received monitoring images lm_i.
    [0062] Furthermore, the control unit 22 comprises a geolocation module 223 configured to geolocalize an intervention point PI in the conduit 100 according to the selected photo / video recording means 30 and the calculated integrity index 11; I2 of the pipeline 100.
    [0063] In particular, the geolocation module 223 is configured to geolocalize the intervention point PI according to the second integrity index 12 indicative of a non-integrity of the pipeline 100.
    [0064] Advantageously, according to the invention, the control unit 22 comprises an intervention module 224 configured to select an intervention procedure Pint as a function of the calculated integrity index I1; I2 of the pipeline 100 representative of a non integrity 12, and depending on the geolocalized intervention point PI.
    [0065] The technical effect achieved is the generation of an immediate intervention for the detected non-integrity.
    [0066] Preferably, the system comprises lighting means positioned inside the duct, preferably protected by a special thermoplastic shell.
    [0067] The technical effect achieved is adequate visibility in typically aggressive environments such as sewers.
    [0068] A further technical effect achieved by the invention is that the system described is designed to operate in full autonomy.
    [0069] In other words, the system provides an autonomous operation both for power supply (photovoltaic-battery), and for the transmission of monitoring data (radio link).
    [0070] It is also the object of the present invention a method of monitoring a pipeline 100 for fluid flows comprising the steps of:providing a conduit 100 to be monitored equipped with pipes 1, designed to allow a flow of fluids, and inspection wells 11 interposed at predefined intervals along the pipes 1;providing photo / video recording means 30 inside the conduit 100 for monitoring the pipeline 100;providing a monitoring station 20, connectable to the photo / video recording means 30;selecting the photo / video recording means 30 from which the monitoring station 20 will be able to receive a stream of monitoring images;receiving the flow of monitoring images as a function of the selected six photo / video recording media Six;calculating an integrity index 11,12 of the conduit 100 as a function of the received monitoring images;geolocalize a point of intervention PI in the duct 100 according to the selected photo / video recording means 30 and the calculated integrity index I1; I2 of the duct 100.
    [0071] Preferably, the method comprises the step of selecting a Pint intervention procedure as a function of the calculated integrity index I1; I2 of the conduit 100 representative of a non-integrity 12, and as a function of the geolocalized intervention point PI.
    [0072] It is also object of the present invention the duct 100 for fluid flows comprising the pipes 1 which allow a flow of the fluids, and inspection wells 11 interposed at predefined intervals along the pipes 1.
    [0073] The conduit 100 further comprises box-shaped bodies comprising the photo / video recording means 30 configured to detect and transmit the monitoring images lm_i to the remote control unit 20.
    [0074] Advantageously, according to the invention, the photo / video recording means 30 are coated with a casing of thermoplastic resin, preferably polyethylene, more preferably high density polyethylene, in particular HDPE, PVC.
    [0075] The technical effect is a guarantee of resistance of the recovery means to the environmental conditions inherent in the pipes 1.
    [0076] The invention defines a system that allows constant and continuous monitoring of the state of integrity of sewage, water, etc. The system is already equipped with the standards of protection and guarantee of seal of the pipes as described to which it adds the applied electronic control technology, to have a further guarantee on its constant control of operation.
    [0077] The system ensures monitoring of the entire network of pipelines by any customer or organization / company both by highlighting a single camera and by allowing the simultaneous viewing of multiple images from the comfort of their own premises.
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    [1]
    1. Active monitoring system of a pipeline (100) for fluid flows comprising:a pipeline (100) to be monitored equipped with:- pipes (1) designed to allow a flow of said fluids, and- inspection wells (11) interposed at predefined intervals along said pipes (1)characterized in that it includes:photo / video recording means (30) positioned inside said duct (100) for monitoring said duct (100); and a monitoring station (20), which can be connected to said photo / video recording means (30).
    [2]
    2. The system of claim 1, wherein said monitoring station comprises:<tb> - <SEP> a command interface (21) configured to select photo / video recording means (30) from which said monitoring station (20) will be able to receive a stream of monitoring images (Im_i);<tb> - <SEP> a control unit (22) comprising:<tb> <SEP> • <SEP> a reception module (221) configured to receive said monitoring image stream (Im_i) according to the selected photo / video recording means (30) (Six);<tb> <SEP> • <SEP> a calculation module (222) configured to calculate an integrity index (11,12) of said duct (100) as a function of said received monitoring images (lm_i);<tb> <SEP> • <SEP> a geolocation module (223) configured to geolocalize an intervention point (PI) in said duct (100) according to said selected photo / video recording means (30) and said calculated integrity index (I1; I2) of the pipeline (100).
    [3]
    3. Active monitoring system according to claim 2 wherein said control unit (22) comprises an intervention module (224) configured to select an intervention procedure (Pint) as a function of said calculated integrity index (I1 ; I2) of said pipeline (100) representative of a non-integrity (12), and as a function of the geolocalized point of intervention (PI).
    [4]
    4. Active monitoring system according to claim 1, 2 or 3 in which the control interface (21) is configured to select said photo / video recording means (30) according to selectable monitoring criteria (CRi).
    [5]
    5. Active monitoring system according to claim 4 wherein said selectable monitoring criteria (Cri) comprise one or more of:- monitoring of individual pipes (1);- monitoring of individual wells (11);- monitoring of predefined sequences of pipes (1) and / or wells (11);
    [6]
    6. An active monitoring system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said monitoring images (Im_i) received from said control station (20) are representative of a first integrity index (11) indicative of an integrity of said conduit (100).
    [7]
    7. Active monitoring system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said monitoring images (lm_i) received from said control station (20) are representative of a second integrity index (12) indicative of a non-integrity of said duct (100) defined as a function of:- flow / flow rate of fluids;- coating of pipes and welds;- breakage of box-like structures and pipes;
    [8]
    8. Active monitoring system according to claim 6 in which the geolocation module (223) is configured to geolocalize said intervention point (PI) as a function of said second integrity index (12) indicative of a non-integrity of said conduct (100).
    [9]
    9. An active monitoring system according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the said photo / video recording means (30) are positioned in the said tube (1) and / or well (11) and are coated with a casing of thermoplastic resin, preferably polyethylene, more preferably high density polyethylene, HDPE, PVC.
    [10]
    10. Active monitoring system according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising lighting means positioned inside said duct (100).
    [11]
    11. An active monitoring system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said lighting means are positioned in said pipe (1) and / or sump (11) and are covered with a casing of thermoplastic resin, preferably polyethylene, more preferably polyethylene with high density, HDPE, PVC.
    [12]
    12. An active monitoring system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said monitoring station (20) is in data communication with said photo / video recording means (30).
    [13]
    13. Active monitoring system according to any one of the preceding claims in which the pipes (1) comprise a first concrete pipe (10) and a second concrete pipe (10) coupled head to head so that the longitudinal axis of the first tube substantially coincides with the longitudinal axis of the second tube,- the first tube in turn comprises a first end, a second end and, associated with the first end, a first junction band which develops following at least part of the inner perimeter of the cross section of the first end;- the second tube in turn comprises a first end, a second end and, associated with the second end, a second junction band which develops following at least part of the inner perimeter of the cross section of the second end;- the first and second junction band are connected to each other along at least one edge.
    [14]
    14. Method of monitoring a pipeline (100) for fluid flows comprising the steps of:prepare a pipeline (100) to be monitored equipped with:- pipes (1) designed to allow a flow of said fluids, and- inspection wells (11) interposed at predefined intervals along said pipes (1)providing photo / video recording means (30) inside said duct (100) for monitoring said duct (100); providing a monitoring station (20), connectable to said photo / video recording means (30);selecting said photo / video recording means (30) from which said monitoring station (20) will be able to receive a stream of monitoring images (Im_i);receiving said monitoring image stream (Im_i) as a function of the selected photo / video recording means (30) (Six);calculating an integrity index (11,12) of said pipeline (100) as a function of said received monitoring images (Im_i);geolocalize an intervention point (PI) in said duct (100) according to said selected photo / video recording means (30) and to said calculated integrity index (11; I2) of the duct (100).
    [15]
    15. Monitoring method according to claim 14 comprising the step of providing lighting means in said pipe (1) and / or well (11).
    [16]
    16. Monitoring method according to claim 12 comprising the step of selecting an intervention procedure (Pint) as a function of said calculated integrity index (I1; I2) of said duct (100) representative of a non-integrity (12) , and in function of the geolocalized intervention point (PI).
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