Pipein develops Deep Diagnostic Systems (DDS) utilizing robotic inspection and AI analysis for non-destructive testing of underground and flooded infrastructure. This system provides accurate asset health assessment, corrosion quantification, and ISO9712 certification for pressurized pipelines. The integrated digital platform translates inspection data into actionable insights for predictive maintenance, minimizing downtime and maintenance costs.
Funding
$790.3K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Hydroelectric pipelines are susceptible to degradation and failure, leading to costly outages, safety hazards, and environmental damage. Traditional inspection methods are often limited in scope, accuracy, and the ability to assess risks comprehensively. Energy companies lack the tools for predictive maintenance, resulting in reactive repairs and inefficient resource allocation.
Solution
PipeIn offers the Deep Diagnostic System (DDS), a comprehensive solution for assessing the structural health of hydroelectric pipelines. The DDS combines robotic inspections with a digital platform to provide detailed reports on potential failure risks. A specialized robot operates inside pressurized pipelines, collecting visual and ultrasonic data. This data is then integrated with customer maintenance information on a digital platform, where AI algorithms analyze the combined dataset to generate a custom report outlining the risk of failure for each pipeline segment, enabling predictive maintenance strategies.
Target Audience
The primary customers are energy companies operating hydroelectric power plants who need to enhance the sustainability of their operations, minimize waste, and implement predictive maintenance programs.
Features
- Robotic inspection unit with adjustable height for pipeline diameters ranging from 50 to 250 cm
- Equipped with seven 1080px underwater cameras and three 1500 lmn underwater lights for detailed visual inspection
- Four 4Mhz ultrasonic transducers for thickness measurements
- 360° underwater laser scanner and 4k underwater stereo camera for 3D analysis of structures
- Digital platform for data analysis, panoramic inspection, and custom-tailored pipeline segmentation
- AI-powered algorithms for corrosion quantification and risk assessment, certified to ISO9712 standards
- Inspection capabilities in slopes up to 70 degrees and pressure up to 60 bar, covering distances up to 2km