Unmanned aerial vehicle oil and gas pipeline leakage inspection system

Through the precise cruise system and detection system equipped with the drone, combined with laser probes and fiber optic sensors, the problems of low positioning and low efficiency of oil and gas pipeline leakage detection are solved, and efficient and accurate leakage detection and alarm are achieved, ensuring safety and efficiency.

CN120402815APending Publication Date: 2025-08-01CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CORP +1
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Application Number
CN202410138878.5
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2024-01-31
Publication Date
2025-08-01

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Technical Problem

The existing oil and gas pipeline leakage detection has problems such as low positioning and low efficiency, and the leakage point cannot be accurately positioned in a timely and accurate manner, resulting in economic losses and environmental pollution.

Method used

The drone is equipped with a precise cruise system, detection system and data processing system, and uses laser probes and photosensitive sensors to monitor oil and gas pipelines in real time, combines optical fiber sensors to detect leakage, and generate inspection results through the data processing system.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved efficient, accurate positioning and timely alarms for oil and gas pipeline leakage, improved patrol efficiency, reduced the risk of manual patrol, and provided convenient emergency rescue measures.

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Abstract

The invention provides an unmanned aerial vehicle oil and gas pipeline leakage inspection system, and relates to the technical field of oil and gas pipeline inspection, the oil and gas pipeline leakage inspection system comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle (100), the unmanned aerial vehicle (100) carries an accurate cruise system (101), a detection system (102) and a data processing system (105), the accurate cruise system (101) is used for supporting the unmanned aerial vehicle (100) to cruise along an oil and gas pipeline laying path; the detection system (102) is used for detecting leakage conditions of the oil and gas pipeline to obtain detection data, and the leakage conditions comprise natural gas leakage conditions and oil leakage conditions; and the data processing system (105) is used for generating an inspection result according to the detection data. Natural gas leakage can be detected, the natural gas diffusion range can be analyzed, dangerous cases can be fed back in time, and time is saved; oil leakage is detected through optical fiber sensing, the accuracy is high, and the structure is simple.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of oil and gas pipeline inspection, and is applied to the inspection of oil and gas pipeline leaks. Specifically, it relates to a drone inspection system for oil and gas pipeline leaks. Background Art

[0002] The transportation of oil and gas through pipelines has become one of the main transportation methods. Pipeline transportation has the advantages of large transportation volume, good continuity, and low cost. However, during the pipeline transportation process, there are problems such as pipeline leaks, which not only cause economic losses but also pollute the environment.

[0003] The existing detection of oil leaks in oil and gas pipelines has problems such as low positioning accuracy and low efficiency, and it is impossible to accurately locate the leak point in a timely manner, resulting in immeasurable losses. Most of the existing detections of natural gas pipeline leaks rely on manual hand-held detection instruments to gradually check along the pipeline, with low efficiency and being prone to danger when a leak is encountered.

[0004] In view of the problems of the existing technology, the present invention provides a drone inspection system for oil and gas pipeline leaks. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the problems of difficult monitoring, low efficiency, and inaccuracy in the existing technology for oil and gas pipeline leak monitoring, the present invention provides a technical solution for using a drone to cruise and monitor along the oil and gas pipeline to achieve the purpose of efficiently and quickly detecting the oil and gas pipeline, being able to accurately detect leakage risks and locate the leak point, and being able to timely feedback information for maintenance personnel to carry out maintenance.

[0006] The present invention provides a drone inspection system for oil and gas pipeline leaks. The oil and gas pipeline leak system includes a drone 100, and the drone 100 is equipped with a precise cruise system 101, a detection system 102, and a data processing system 105, where:

[0007] The precise cruise system 101 is used to support the drone 100 to cruise along the path laid by the oil and gas pipeline;

[0008] The detection system 102 is used to detect the leakage situation of the oil and gas pipeline to obtain detection data, where the leakage situation includes natural gas leakage and oil leakage;

[0009] The data processing system 105 is used to generate an inspection result based on the detection data.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the precise cruise system 101 utilizes the positioning function of the drone 100 to respond to the positioning blocks installed on the oil and gas pipeline to ensure that the flight trajectory of the drone 100 cruises along the oil and gas pipeline.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the detection system 102 includes: a laser probe detection module 103 for detecting the natural gas leakage situation of the oil and gas pipeline;

[0012] The laser probe detection module 103 includes: a laser probe and a laser receiver. Wherein, the laser probe is used to emit laser during the cruise of the drone 100, and the laser receiver is used to receive the laser returned through air propagation and generate a laser spectrum as the detection data.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the detection system 102 includes: a photosensitive sensing detection module 104 for detecting the oil leakage situation of the oil and gas pipeline;

[0014] The photosensitive sensing detection module 104 includes: a photosensitive sensor for receiving the infrared rays of the oil and gas pipeline as the detection data.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the oil and gas pipeline leakage system further includes: a laid optical fiber, which is laid along the oil and gas pipeline. Infrared rays are used for propagation inside the optical fiber, and a layer of rubber that can expand when encountering oil is provided outside, and the rubber can transmit infrared rays.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the data processing system 105 includes: a natural gas leakage identification module for analyzing the laser spectrum to detect whether there is natural gas leakage, and then issuing a natural gas leakage alarm as the inspection result;

[0017] When the data processing system 105 issues a natural gas leakage alarm, the flight altitude of the drone 100 is increased and it hovers for shooting, which can detect the area where natural gas has leaked in real time, and at the same time take a geographical image near the leakage point.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the data processing system 105 includes: an oil leakage identification module for issuing an oil leakage alarm as the inspection result when the photosensitive sensing detection module 104 receives the infrared rays of the oil and gas pipeline;

[0019] When the data processing system 105 issues an oil leakage alarm, the flight altitude of the drone 100 is increased and it hovers for shooting, which can detect the area where oil has leaked in real time, and at the same time take a geographical image near the leakage point.

[0020] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the oil and gas pipeline leakage system further includes:

[0021] A positioning system 106 for generating positioning data during the cruise of the drone 100;

[0022] A data transmission system 107 is used to send the positioning data and the inspection results to a remote control center.

[0023] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is also provided a method for inspecting oil and gas pipeline leaks by an unmanned aerial vehicle, which is executed by the system as described in any one of the above. The method includes:

[0024] Support the unmanned aerial vehicle 100 to cruise along the path where the oil and gas pipeline is laid through the precise cruising system 101;

[0025] Detect the leakage condition of the oil and gas pipeline through the detection system 102 to obtain detection data, wherein the leakage condition includes natural gas leakage condition and oil leakage condition;

[0026] Generate inspection results based on the detection data through the data processing system 105.

[0027] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is also provided a storage medium, which includes a series of instructions for executing the method steps as described above.

[0028] The present invention provides a system for inspecting oil and gas pipeline leaks by an unmanned aerial vehicle. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages:

[0029] 1) Based on the one-way positioning of the unmanned aerial vehicle and the positioning blocks of the oil and gas pipeline, the cruising route of the unmanned aerial vehicle can be guaranteed to be accurate, avoiding the failure to detect some lines, and efficient inspection of oil and gas pipeline leaks can be completed;

[0030] 2) Use a laser probe to perform spectral analysis on the leaked natural gas. The detection efficiency is high. It can not only detect the leakage of natural gas, but also analyze the diffusion range of natural gas, be able to timely feedback the danger situation, and save time;

[0031] 3) Use fiber optic sensing to detect oil leakage, with high accuracy and simple structure;

[0032] 4) The data processing system carried by the unmanned aerial vehicle can quickly alarm the danger situation and make an action to raise the flight altitude of the unmanned aerial vehicle for hovering shooting, which is more maneuverable and provides convenience for the rescue of the staff.

[0033] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in the subsequent specification, and part of them will become obvious from the specification, or be understood by implementing the present invention. The objectives and other advantages of the present invention can be achieved and obtained through the structures specifically pointed out in the specification, claims and drawings. Description of the Drawings

[0034] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form a part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation to the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0035] Figure 1 shows a structural block diagram of a drone inspection system for oil and gas pipeline leakage according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 2 shows a flowchart of steps of a method for drone inspection of oil and gas pipeline leakage according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] In the accompanying drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals. Additionally, the accompanying drawings are not drawn to actual scale.

[0038] The meanings of the reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are as follows: 100 - drone; 101 - precise cruising system; 102 - detection system; 103 - laser probe detection module; 104 - photosensitive sensing detection module; 105 - data processing system; 106 - positioning system; 107 - data transmission system. Detailed Embodiments

[0039] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention clearer, the following further describes the embodiments of the present invention in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] Existing oil and gas pipelines have problems such as low positioning accuracy and low efficiency in detecting oil leakage, and cannot accurately locate the leakage point in time, thus causing immeasurable losses. Most of the existing detections of natural gas pipeline leakage rely on manual hand-held detection instruments to gradually check along the pipeline, with low efficiency and being prone to danger when encountering leakage.

[0041] To solve the above defects of the existing technologies, the present invention uses distributed optical fiber sensing to conduct real-time monitoring of oil pipelines, and uses drones to replace manual labor for regular inspections and emergency inspections. This can not only improve the inspection efficiency and effect, but also improve the automation degree of inspections, and ensure the personal safety of inspection personnel. It is the direction that future pipeline inspections should focus on developing.

[0042] Figure 1 shows a structural block diagram of a drone inspection system for oil and gas pipeline leakage according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] As Figure 1 shown, the oil and gas pipeline leakage system includes a drone 100. Among them, the drone 100 is equipped with a precise cruising system 101, a detection system 102, and a data processing system 105.

[0044] In one embodiment, the precise cruise system 101 is used to support the drone 100 to cruise along the laying path of the oil and gas pipeline. Specifically, the precise cruise system 101 utilizes the positioning function of the drone 100 to respond to the positioning blocks installed on the oil and gas pipeline, ensuring that the flight trajectory of the drone 100 cruises along the oil and gas pipeline.

[0045] Furthermore, positioning blocks are arranged on the oil and gas pipeline, which can wirelessly respond to the precise cruise system 101, enabling the precise cruise system 101 to provide a precise path for the drone to cruise. In one embodiment, a positioning block is arranged every 100 m on the oil and gas pipeline.

[0046] It should be noted that the wireless response method between the precise cruise system 101 and the positioning blocks and the layout interval of the positioning blocks are selected according to the actual situation, and the present invention does not limit this.

[0047] The precise cruise system 101 provided by the present invention can ensure that the drone 100 cruises along the laying path of the oil and gas pipeline, and can reduce the unnecessary along - the - way loss of the drone 100.

[0048] In one embodiment, the detection system 102 is used to detect the leakage situation of the oil and gas pipeline to obtain detection data, where the leakage situation includes natural gas leakage and oil leakage.

[0049] As Figure 1 shown, the detection system 102 includes: a laser probe detection module 103, which is used to detect the natural gas leakage situation of the oil and gas pipeline. Specifically, the laser probe detection module 103 includes: a laser probe and a laser receiver. Among them, the laser probe is used to emit laser during the cruise of the drone 100, and the laser receiver is used to receive the laser that returns through air propagation and generate a laser spectrum as detection data.

[0050] As Figure 1 shown, the detection system 102 includes: a photosensitive sensor detection module 104, which is used to detect the oil leakage situation of the oil and gas pipeline. Specifically, the photosensitive sensor detection module 104 includes: a photosensitive sensor, which is used to receive the infrared rays of the oil and gas pipeline as detection data.

[0051] In one embodiment, the oil and gas pipeline leakage system further includes: a laid optical fiber, which is laid along the oil and gas pipeline. Infrared rays are used for propagation inside the optical fiber, and a layer of rubber that can expand when encountering oil is provided outside. The rubber can transmit infrared rays.

[0052] Specifically, the optical fiber is laid along with the oil and gas pipeline, and infrared rays are transmitted inside the optical fiber. Further, there is a layer of rubber outside the laid optical fiber that can expand when encountering oil. This rubber can transmit infrared rays. When an oil leak occurs in the oil and gas pipeline, the expanded rubber squeezes the optical fiber inside, causing partial bending and changing the refractive index. At this time, some infrared rays inside the optical fiber cannot undergo total internal reflection and thus refract. At this time, the photosensitive sensor can receive the infrared rays refracted from the optical fiber.

[0053] The detection system 102 provided by the present invention can detect the leakage situation of the oil and gas pipeline, including a laser probe detection module 103 and a photosensitive sensing detection module 104. The laser probe detection module 103 can detect the leaked natural gas, and the photosensitive sensing detection module 104 can detect the oil leakage situation. The present invention uses a laser probe to perform spectral analysis on the leaked natural gas, with high detection efficiency. It can not only detect the leakage of natural gas but also analyze the diffusion range of natural gas, be able to promptly feedback the danger situation, and save time. The present invention uses optical fiber sensing to detect oil leakage, with high accuracy and a simple structure.

[0054] In one embodiment, the data processing system 105 is used to generate an inspection result based on the detection data. Specifically, the data processing system 105 is used to analyze the spectrum transmitted back by the laser probe detecting the gas, and collect the infrared light emitted from the optical fiber, and at the same time issue an alarm.

[0055] In one embodiment, the data processing system 105 includes: a natural gas leakage identification module, which is used to analyze the laser spectrum to detect whether there is a natural gas leakage, and then issue a natural gas leakage alarm as the inspection result.

[0056] When the data processing system 105 issues a natural gas leakage alarm, the flight altitude of the unmanned aerial vehicle 100 is increased and it hovers for shooting, which can detect the area where the natural gas has leaked in real time, and at the same time take a geographical image near the leakage point.

[0057] The data processing system 105 provided by the present invention is equipped with a machine automatic recognition function, which can analyze the laser spectrum, detect whether there is a natural gas leakage, and then trigger an alarm. After issuing the alarm, the data processing system 105 will issue an instruction to the unmanned aerial vehicle 100 to increase the flight altitude of the unmanned aerial vehicle 100 to hover, expand the monitoring range, and at the same time take on-site photos.

[0058] In one embodiment, the data processing system 105 includes: an oil leakage identification module, which is used to issue an oil leakage alarm as the inspection result when the photosensitive sensing detection module 104 receives the infrared rays of the oil and gas pipeline.

[0059] When the data processing system 105 issues an oil leakage alarm, the flight altitude of the drone 100 is increased and it hovers for shooting, which can detect the area where the oil has leaked in real time and simultaneously take geographical images near the leakage point.

[0060] The data processing system 105 provided by the present invention is equipped with a machine automatic recognition function, which can issue an alarm according to the infrared rays received by the photosensitive sensor. After the alarm is issued, the data processing system 105 will send an instruction to the drone 100 to increase the flight altitude of the drone 100 to hover, expand the monitoring range, and simultaneously take on-site photos.

[0061] As Figure 1 shown, the oil and gas pipeline leakage system further includes: a positioning system 106 and a data transmission system 107. Among them, the positioning system 106 is used to generate positioning data during the cruise of the drone 100. The data transmission system 107 is used to send the positioning data and the inspection results to the remote control center.

[0062] Specifically, the positioning system 106 can real-time locate the flight position of the drone. Further, the positioning system 106 can adopt the GPS positioning method or the Beidou satellite navigation positioning method.

[0063] Specifically, the data transmission system 107 transmits the detection information on the drone 100 to the remote control center so that the staff can make the next move. Further, the data transmission system 107 can combine the information of the data processing system 105 with the positioning system 106 and send it to the remote control center.

[0064] The present invention utilizes the precise cruise system 101 of the drone 100 along the oil and gas pipeline route. The detection system 102 carried on the drone 100 performs real-time detection on the oil and gas pipelines along the way, and processes the detection data in real time. Combining the positioning information, the detection data is combined with the detection location, and finally the detected data information is transmitted to the control center, and the staff can do the next work according to the corresponding situation. The present invention realizes the efficient inspection of the drone along the oil and gas pipeline.

[0065] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is also provided a method for inspecting oil and gas pipeline leakage by a drone, which is executed by a system for inspecting oil and gas pipeline leakage by a drone.

[0066] Figure 2 shows a step flow chart of a method for inspecting oil and gas pipeline leakage by a drone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] As Figure 2 shown, in step S201, the drone 100 is supported by the precise cruise system 101 to cruise along the laying path of the oil and gas pipeline.

[0068] AsFigure 2 As shown, in step S202, the detection system 102 detects the leakage condition of the oil and gas pipeline to obtain detection data, where the leakage condition includes natural gas leakage and oil leakage.

[0069] As Figure 2 shown, in step S203, the data processing system 105 generates an inspection result based on the detection data.

[0070] In one embodiment, the detection of natural gas leakage is achieved through the following steps: The drone 100 cruises along the oil and gas pipeline under the control of the precise cruising system 101. During the cruising process, the detection system 102 is always in a working state, and the laser probe continuously emits laser to scan the pipeline along the way. When the drone 100 cruises to the natural gas leakage point, the laser spectrum received by the laser receiver is automatically analyzed in the data processing system 105. At this time, the drone 100 will determine that natural gas has leaked at this point, and the data processing system 105 will issue an alarm. At the same time, the flight altitude of the drone 100 is increased and it hovers for shooting. At this time, the detection range of the laser probe is expanded, and the area where natural gas has leaked can be detected in real time. At the same time, a geographical image near the leakage point is taken, combined with the real-time coordinates given by the positioning system 106, and transmitted to the control center through the data transmission system 107 for the staff to quickly carry out emergency rescue work after receiving it.

[0071] In one embodiment, the detection of oil leakage is achieved through the following steps: The drone 100 cruises along the oil and gas pipeline under the control of the precise cruising system 101. During the cruising process, the detection system 102 is always in a working state, and infrared pulses are continuously transmitted in the optical fiber laid along the oil and gas pipeline. Under normal circumstances, the infrared pulses are totally reflected in the optical fiber and do not refract. When the oil and gas pipeline leaks oil, when the oil encounters the rubber that expands when encountering oil outside the optical fiber, the rubber will expand and squeeze the internal optical fiber. At this time, the refractive index of the optical fiber will change, resulting in part of the infrared pulses in the optical fiber not being totally reflected and refracting, so as to shoot outside the optical fiber. When the drone 100 cruises to the oil leakage point, when the photosensitive sensor on the drone 100 receives the infrared pulses refracted from the optical fiber, the data processing system 105 issues an alarm. At the same time, the flight altitude of the drone 100 is increased and it hovers for shooting. A geographical image near the leakage point is taken, combined with the real-time coordinates given by the positioning system 106, and transmitted to the control center through the data transmission system 107 for the staff to quickly carry out emergency rescue work after receiving it.

[0072] The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspection system for oil and gas pipeline leakage provided by the present invention can also cooperate with a computer-readable storage medium, on which a computer program is stored, and the computer program is executed to run a method for UAV inspection of oil and gas pipeline leakage. The computer program can run computer instructions, and the computer instructions include computer program code, which can be in the form of source code, object code, executable file or some intermediate form, etc.

[0073] The computer-readable storage medium can include: any entity or device capable of carrying computer program code, recording medium, USB flash drive, mobile hard disk, magnetic disk, optical disk, computer memory, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), electrical carrier signal, telecommunication signal, and software distribution medium, etc.

[0074] It should be noted that the content included in the computer-readable storage medium can be appropriately increased or decreased according to the requirements of legislation and patent practice within the jurisdiction. For example, in some jurisdictions, according to legislation and patent practice, the computer-readable storage medium does not include electrical carrier signals and telecommunication signals.

[0075] In summary, the present invention provides an unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system for oil and gas pipeline leakage, which has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0076] 1) Based on the one-way positioning between the UAV and the positioning blocks on the oil and gas pipeline, the cruise route of the UAV can be ensured to be accurate, avoiding the failure to detect some lines, and efficient inspection of oil and gas pipeline leakage can be completed;

[0077] 2) Using a laser probe to perform spectral analysis on the leaked natural gas, the detection efficiency is high. It can not only detect the leakage of natural gas, but also analyze the diffusion range of natural gas, and can timely feedback the danger situation, saving time;

[0078] 3) Using fiber optic sensing to detect oil leakage, with high accuracy and simple structure;

[0079] 4) The data processing system carried by the UAV can quickly alarm the danger situation and make an action to increase the flight height of the UAV for hovering shooting, which is more maneuverable and provides convenience for the rescue of the staff.

[0080] It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed by the present invention are not limited to the specific structures, processing steps or materials disclosed herein, but should extend to the equivalent substitutions of these features understood by those of ordinary skill in the relevant fields. It should also be understood that the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and do not mean to limit.

[0081] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "a plurality of" means two or more; the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "head", "tail", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0082] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "connected" and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0083] Certain terms are used throughout this application document to refer to particular system components. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the same component may generally be referred to by different names, and thus this application document is not intended to distinguish components that differ only in name and not in function. In this application document, the terms "comprise", "include", and "have" are used in an open-ended fashion and should thus be interpreted to mean "including but not limited to...". In addition, the terms "substantially", "essentially", or "approximately" as may be used herein refer to industry-accepted tolerances for the corresponding terms. As the term "coupled" as may be used herein includes direct coupling and indirect coupling via additional components, elements, circuits, or modules, where for indirect coupling the intervening components, elements, circuits, or modules do not change the information of the signal but may adjust its current level, voltage level, and / or power level. Inferred coupling (e.g., where one element is inferred to be coupled to another element) includes direct and indirect coupling between the two elements in the same manner as "coupled".

[0084] The "one embodiment" or "embodiment" mentioned in the specification means that the specific features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment are included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, the phrases "one embodiment" or "embodiment" that appear throughout the specification do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment.

[0085] Embodiments of the present invention are provided for purposes of illustration and description, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the disclosed forms. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, and to enable those of ordinary skill in the art to understand the invention and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for particular uses.

[0086] Although the disclosed embodiments of the present invention are as above, the above content is only an embodiment adopted for facilitating the understanding of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art within the technical field to which the present invention pertains may make any modifications and variations in the form and details of the implementation without departing from the spirit and scope disclosed by the present invention. However, the scope of patent protection of the present invention shall still be subject to the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system for oil and gas pipeline leakage, characterized in that, The oil and gas pipeline leakage detection system includes a drone (100), which is equipped with a precise cruising system (101), a detection system (102), and a data processing system (105). Among them: The precise cruising system (101) is used to support the drone (100) to cruise along the path where the oil and gas pipeline is laid; The detection system (102) is used to detect the leakage situation of the oil and gas pipeline to obtain detection data. Among them, the leakage situation includes natural gas leakage and oil leakage; The data processing system (105) is used to generate an inspection result based on the detection data.

2. The drone inspection oil and gas pipeline leakage system according to claim 1, characterized in that The precise cruising system (101) utilizes the positioning function of the drone (100) to respond to the positioning blocks installed on the oil and gas pipeline, ensuring that the flight trajectory of the drone (100) cruises along the oil and gas pipeline.

3. The unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system for oil and gas pipeline leakage according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The detection system (102) includes: a laser probe detection module (103), which is used to detect the natural gas leakage situation of the oil and gas pipeline; The laser probe detection module (103) includes: a laser probe and a laser receiver. Among them, the laser probe is used to emit laser during the cruising process of the drone (100), and the laser receiver is used to receive the laser returned through air propagation and generate a laser spectrum as the detection data.

4. A drone inspection oil and gas pipeline leakage system according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The detection system (102) includes: a photosensitive sensing detection module (104), which is used to detect the oil leakage situation of the oil and gas pipeline; The photosensitive sensing detection module (104) includes: a photosensitive sensor, which is used to receive the infrared rays of the oil and gas pipeline as the detection data.

5. The drone inspection and oil and gas pipeline leakage system according to claim 4, wherein, The oil and gas pipeline leakage detection system also includes: a laid optical fiber, which is laid along the oil and gas pipeline. Infrared rays are used for propagation inside the optical fiber, and a layer of rubber that can expand when encountering oil is set outside. The rubber can transmit infrared rays.

6. The drone inspection oil and gas pipeline leakage system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The data processing system (105) includes: a natural gas leakage identification module, which is used to analyze the laser spectrum to detect whether there is natural gas leakage, and then issue a natural gas leakage alarm as the inspection result; When the data processing system (105) issues a natural gas leakage alarm, the flight altitude of the drone (100) is increased and it hovers for shooting, which can detect the area where natural gas has leaked in real time, and at the same time take pictures of the geographical images near the leakage point.

7. The unmanned aerial vehicle inspection system for oil and gas pipeline leakage according to claim 5, characterized in that, The data processing system (105) includes: an oil leakage identification module, which is used to issue an oil leakage alarm as the inspection result when the photosensitive sensing detection module (104) receives the infrared rays of the oil and gas pipeline; When the data processing system (105) issues an oil leakage alarm, the flight altitude of the drone (100) is increased and it hovers for shooting, which can detect the area where oil has leaked in real time, and at the same time take pictures of the geographical images near the leakage point.

8. A drone inspection and oil and gas pipeline leakage system according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The oil and gas pipeline leakage detection system also includes: A positioning system (106), which is used to generate positioning data during the cruising process of the drone (100); A data transmission system (107), which is used to send the positioning data and the inspection result to a remote control center.

9. A method for inspecting oil and gas pipeline leaks by an unmanned aerial vehicle, characterized in that, Performed by the system according to any one of claims 1-8, the method comprising: Supporting the drone (100) to cruise along the pipeline laying path by the precise cruise system (101); Detecting the leakage of the oil and gas pipeline by the detection system (102) to obtain detection data, wherein the leakage includes natural gas leakage and oil leakage; Generating an inspection result based on the detection data by the data processing system (105).

10. A storage medium, characterized in that, It includes a series of instructions for performing the method steps according to claim 9.

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