Pipeline ball passing positioning device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pipeline passing ball positioning device, which relates to the technical field of passing ball positioning and comprises a passing ball, monitoring equipment, a signal transmitter, a signal receiver and a server. The signal transmitter is mounted in the through ball; the signal transmitter is in wireless connection with the signal receiver; the signal receiver and the server carry out data transmission; and the server is connected with the monitoring equipment. The pipeline fixing device can be suitable for pipelines with different lengths, and is low in cost and good in universality. Through cooperation of the signal transmitter, the signal receiver, the server and the monitoring device, accurate positioning and monitoring of the passing ball are achieved, the efficiency and accuracy of pipeline cleaning and management are improved, and normal operation and safety of a pipeline are ensured.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ball passing positioning, more particularly to a pipeline ball passing positioning device. BACKGROUND

[0002] A pipeline is a device for conveying gas, liquid, or fluid containing solid particles, which is connected by pipes, pipe connecting parts, and valves. Generally, fluid is pressurized by a blower, a compressor, a pump, and a boiler, and then flows from a high-pressure part of the pipeline to a low-pressure part. The fluid can also be conveyed by its own pressure or gravity. Pipelines are widely used in water supply, drainage, heating, coal gas supply, long-distance transportation of oil and natural gas, irrigation, water conservancy projects, and various industrial devices. The pipeline ball passing test is to confirm the smoothness of long-distance oil and gas pipelines and the water-cooled wall pipes of bulk boilers.

[0003] In the prior art, Chinese patent CN105953079A discloses an oil and gas pipeline pigging ball positioning system. A low-frequency sound wave emitting device generates a low-frequency sound wave with a large intensity and a selectable frequency, which is conducted into the pipeline to be detected. An acoustic sensor arranged on the pipeline senses the sound wave signal and converts it into an electrical signal in real time, which is transmitted to a front-end processing module. Then, a data acquisition and processing terminal pre-processes and amplifies the acoustic signal collected by the acoustic sensor, converts it into a digital domain multi-channel acoustic signal, and transmits it to a blockage monitoring and positioning server. The blockage monitoring and positioning server receives data from each data acquisition terminal node in real time, identifies the pipeline flow state by calculation, and when a blockage or other flow state anomaly occurs, the sound impedance of the pipeline changes significantly when the low-frequency sound wave encounters a pigging ball or a pipeline blockage. The plane sound wave is reflected and transmitted back to the emission point along the pipeline. By measuring the time delay of the emitted sound wave and the reflected sound wave, and combining the sound velocity in the pipeline, the real-time position of the pigging ball in the oil and gas pipeline can be accurately calculated, and the position of the blockage point in the oil and gas pipeline can be located.

[0004] This patent uses acoustic principles to position the pigging ball, has the advantages of high safety, good sensitivity, high positioning accuracy, can avoid high-pressure operation, and greatly reduces the risk. However, the sound wave propagation distance has certain limitations, the detectable pipeline length is relatively short, and nowadays most of the gas pipelines are long-distance. In addition, before using this patent, the characteristics of the sound wave signal inside the pipeline need to be analyzed and processed, which is tedious and has poor universality for different pipelines.

[0005] Therefore, how to provide a pipeline ball passing positioning device that can be applied to pipelines of different lengths, has low cost, and has good universality is a problem that needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0006] Therefore, the pipeline ball passing positioning device can be applied to pipelines with different lengths, has low cost and good universality.

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model discloses the following technical scheme: a pipeline ball passing positioning device, comprising: a ball passing, a monitoring device, a signal transmitter, a signal receiver and a server.

[0008] The signal transmitter is installed in the interior of the ball passing.

[0009] The signal transmitter is wirelessly connected with the signal receiver.

[0010] The signal receiver is connected with the server for data transmission.

[0011] The server is connected with the monitoring device.

[0012] Preferably, the ball passing moves in the pipeline.

[0013] Preferably, the device further comprises a display connected with the monitoring device.

[0014] Preferably, the device further comprises an alarm device connected with the monitoring device.

[0015] Preferably, different levels of alarms are set according to the length of time of ball passing blockage.

[0016] Preferably, the server stores pipeline information, and the server determines the position of the ball passing in the pipeline according to the data transmitted by the signal receiver and the pipeline information.

[0017] Preferably, the entire pipeline is divided into several sections, and at least one signal receiver is installed in each section.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the pipeline ball passing positioning device comprises: a ball passing, a monitoring device, a signal transmitter, a signal receiver and a server. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description will be briefly introduced as follows. Obviously, the drawings in the following description only represent some of the embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained without creative labor on the basis of the provided drawings.

[0020] Figure 1 A pipeline ball passing positioning device structure schematic view is provided in the present application.

[0021] Among them, 1-ball passing, 2-signal transmitter, 3-signal receiver. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments only represent some of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0023] The embodiments of the present application disclose a pipeline ball passing positioning device, which can be applicable to pipelines of different lengths, has low cost and good versatility. Through cooperation of the signal transmitter 2, the signal receiver 3, the server and the monitoring device, precise positioning and monitoring of the ball passing 1 are realized, the efficiency and accuracy of pipeline cleaning and management are improved, and the normal operation and safety of the pipeline are ensured.

[0024] In one specific embodiment of the present application, a pipeline ball passing positioning device, as shown in Figure 1 includes: a ball passing 1, a monitoring device, a signal transmitter 2, a signal receiver 3 and a server.

[0025] The signal transmitter 2 is installed inside the ball passing 1.

[0026] The signal transmitter 2 is wirelessly connected to the signal receiver 3.

[0027] The signal receiver 3 performs data transmission with the server.

[0028] The server is connected to the monitoring device.

[0029] In the embodiment of the utility model, the through ball 1 is made of rubber or other materials, is pushed to move in the pipeline by the fluid in the pipeline and is used for cleaning the inside of the pipeline. The signal transmitter 2 is installed inside the through ball 1 and is used for emitting signals for positioning; according to the signal strength received, the specific position of the through ball 1 is accurately judged. The signal receiver 3 is wirelessly connected with the signal transmitter 2 and is used for receiving the signals emitted from the signal transmitter 2 and transmitting to the server. The server receives the data from the signal receiver 3 and transmits the data to the monitoring device. The monitoring device is connected with the server and real-time monitors and displays the position information of the through ball 1, providing accurate positioning data for pipeline maintenance and management.

[0030] Specifically, the through ball 1 moves in the pipeline. The through ball 1 is used for pipeline cleaning work.

[0031] Specifically, the signal transmitter 2 is installed inside the through ball 1, uses the propagation characteristics of WiFi signals in the environment, determines the position of the through ball 1 by detecting the change of the signals. When the through ball 1 moves in the pipeline, the signal transmitter 2 emits signals of a specific frequency, and the signal receiver 3 receives the signals emitted from the signal transmitter 2, determines the position of the through ball 1 by measuring the strength, delay and other parameters of the signals.

[0032] Specifically, it further comprises a display connected with the monitoring device. The position of the through ball 1 is displayed in real time. Through the setting of the display, the worker can check the specific position and moving direction of the through ball 1 in the pipeline at any time.

[0033] Specifically, it further comprises an alarm device connected with the monitoring device. When the through ball 1 is detected to be blocked, the alarm device sends an alarm to remind the worker.

[0034] Specifically, when the monitoring device detects that the through ball 1 encounters a blockage or other problems, a signal is sent to the alarm device to trigger the alarm device to send an alarm, timely alarms the worker and takes corresponding measures.

[0035] The alarm device comprises two modes of sound alarm and light flicker; ensures that the worker can receive the alarm information in the first time. After the alarm is sent, the worker can understand the specific alarm situation through the monitoring device and the display and take corresponding measures, such as stopping the movement of the through ball 1, removing the blockage and the like, to ensure the safe operation of the pipeline and the smooth operation of the through ball 1.

[0036] Specifically, different levels of alarms are set according to the duration of the blockage of the through ball 1.

[0037] Specifically, the duration of the blockage of the through ball 1 is detected by the monitoring device and a signal is sent to the alarm device in real time.

[0038] Specifically, when the blockage time of the through ball 1 reaches a first threshold (such as 5 minutes), a signal is sent to the alarm device to perform a first level alarm, the first level alarm being a green light flashing and a sound alarm;

[0039] When the blockage time of the through ball 1 reaches a second threshold (such as 10 minutes), a signal is sent to the alarm device to perform a second level alarm, the second level alarm being a yellow light flashing and a sound alarm;

[0040] When the blockage time of the through ball 1 reaches a third threshold (such as 15 minutes), a signal is sent to the alarm device to perform a third level alarm, the third level alarm being a red light flashing and a sound alarm.

[0041] Specifically, the entire pipeline is provided with a plurality of sections, and at least one signal receiver 3 is installed in each section.

[0042] Specifically, the server stores pipeline information, and the server determines the position of the through ball 1 in the pipeline according to the data transmitted by the signal receiver 3 and the pipeline information.

[0043] In the embodiment, the signal receiver 3 installed in each section is responsible for monitoring the movement of the through ball 1 in the section and transmitting data to the server. The server determines the specific section where the through ball 1 is located according to the data transmitted by all signal receivers 3 and compares the data received in different sections to accurately locate the position of the through ball 1 in the pipeline.

[0044] The signal receiver 3 is installed in each section in this way, which improves the monitoring coverage of the movement of the through ball 1, reduces the blind area, and ensures accurate grasp of the position of the through ball 1. The pipeline information stored in the server combined with real-time data transmission can more accurately monitor the position of the through ball 1 in the pipeline, thereby ensuring the safety and smooth progress of the through ball 1 operation. When the blockage of the through ball 1 is detected, the staff can directly determine the section where the through ball 1 is located and take measures.

[0045] The embodiments in the specification are described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the embodiments can be mutually referred to. For the device disclosed in the embodiments, since it corresponds to the method disclosed in the embodiments, the description is relatively simple, and the related parts can be referred to the method part.

[0046] The above description of disclosed embodiments enables one of ordinary skill in the art to make or use the application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein can be applied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the application. Thus, the present application is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A pipe pig positioning device, comprising: The utility model relates to a pipeline monitoring system, comprising: a ball, a monitoring device, a signal transmitter, a signal receiver and a server; the signal transmitter is installed inside the ball; the signal transmitter is wirelessly connected to the signal receiver; the signal receiver transmits data to the server; the server is connected to the monitoring device; the entire pipeline is divided into several sections, and at least one signal receiver is installed in each section; the signal receiver installed in each section is used to monitor the movement of the ball in that section and transmit data to the server; the server compares the data received in different sections based on the data transmitted by all signal receivers to determine the specific section where the ball is located and further locate the position of the ball in the pipeline; the system further comprises an alarm device connected to the monitoring device, and different levels of alarms are set according to the duration of the ball blockage; when the duration of the ball blockage reaches a first threshold, a signal is sent to the alarm device to trigger a first-level alarm, which is a green light flashing and a sound alarm; when the duration of the ball blockage reaches a second threshold, a signal is sent to the alarm device to trigger a second-level alarm, which is a yellow light flashing and a sound alarm; when the duration of the ball blockage reaches a third threshold, a signal is sent to the alarm device to trigger a third-level alarm, which is a red light flashing and a sound alarm.

2. A pipe pig positioning device according to claim 1, wherein The ball moves in the pipeline.

3. A pipe pig positioning device according to claim 1, wherein, The system further comprises: a display connected to the monitoring device.

4. A pipe pig positioning device according to claim 1, wherein The server stores information about the entire pipeline, and the server determines the position of the ball in the pipeline based on the data transmitted by the signal receiver and the information about the entire pipeline.

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