Intelligent detection device for cathode protection data
By integrating solar and wind power modules into the intelligent test pile, along with a reference electrode tube and a potential acquisition module, the problem of test interruption caused by power instability was solved, enabling continuous monitoring and efficient analysis of cathodic protection data, and improving the accuracy of test results and the stability of the system.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DEYANG JURUI ELECTROMECHANICAL EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing smart test piles cannot function properly when the power supply is unstable or interrupted, affecting the continuity of monitoring and the integrity of data.
A wind-solar hybrid power supply module consisting of solar panels and wind turbines, combined with a reference electrode tube, a potential acquisition module, and a control module, enables self-powering and real-time monitoring of cathodic protection data, and performs data analysis and processing through a microprocessor.
This ensures the continuity and accuracy of cathodic protection data detection, improves the efficiency of fault diagnosis and data analysis, and enhances system stability and data transmission reliability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of detection pile technology, specifically to a cathodic protection data intelligent detection device. Background Technology
[0002] A test pile is a device or apparatus used to monitor, test, and evaluate the operational status of a specific system or facility. It is widely used in various fields, such as pipeline engineering, cathodic protection systems, and power communication systems. It is typically installed at the location requiring monitoring to collect relevant data and transmit this data to a monitoring center or related equipment for further analysis and processing. With the gradual advancement of science and technology, intelligent technology has been incorporated into traditional test piles, enabling the monitoring, analysis, and control of modules, achieving comprehensive testing and monitoring of software systems or related facilities, thus forming intelligent test piles. Intelligent test piles usually require an external power supply to ensure their normal operation and data transmission. Unstable or interrupted power supply may cause the test pile to malfunction or lose data, affecting the continuity of monitoring. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent detection device for cathode protection data to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an intelligent detection device for cathodic protection data, comprising: a power supply module, a control module, a potential acquisition module, a test pile, and a reference electrode tube. The power supply module includes a solar panel and a wind turbine generator, and is electrically connected to the control module for supplying power to the cathodic protection data detection process. The control module is located inside the test pile and is electrically connected to the potential acquisition module. The reference electrode tube is electrically connected to the potential acquisition module and is used to measure the on-state potential, off-state potential, natural potential, AC interference voltage, AC current, and DC current. The potential acquisition module is used to acquire the cathodic protection data measured by the reference electrode tube. The control module is used to process and analyze the cathodic protection data acquired by the potential acquisition module.
[0005] During operation, the test pile serves as the main structure, supporting and securing other components. Equipped with a wind-solar hybrid power supply module (solar panels and a wind turbine), the test pile provides continuous power throughout the testing process, ensuring stable system operation. The reference electrode tube measures the pipeline's cathodic protection parameters and stray current interference data in real time, transmitting the measured data to the potential acquisition module. This module then transmits the acquired cathodic protection data to the control module for further analysis and processing. The control module, using a microprocessor, detects the received cathodic protection data and displays the results on a terminal screen for recording by personnel.
[0006] Compared to existing technologies, by integrating solar and wind power supply modules, reference electrode tubes, potential acquisition modules, control modules, and test piles, it is possible to detect cathodic protection status data, diagnose faults, analyze and provide handling suggestions, thereby improving the accuracy of cathodic protection data detection results.
[0007] In one embodiment of this application, the solar panel is connected to the control module via wires, the wind turbine is connected to the control module via wires, and the center of the wind turbine, the center of the solar panel, and the center of the test pile are located on the same vertical line.
[0008] In one embodiment of this application, a monitoring module is further included, wherein the monitoring module is electrically connected to the potential acquisition module and is used to issue an alarm when the cathodic protection data acquired by the potential acquisition module exceeds a set threshold.
[0009] In one embodiment of this application, the reference electrode tube includes a copper sulfate reference electrode, a polarization test piece, an AC test piece, and a self-corrosion test piece.
[0010] In one embodiment of this application, the exposed area of the polarized test piece is ≥6.5cm², the exposed area of the AC test piece is ≥1cm², and the exposed area of the self-corroding test piece is ≥1cm².
[0011] In one embodiment of this application, a communication module is also included, wherein the communication module is a GPRS wireless communication module.
[0012] In one embodiment of this application, a satellite synchronization module is further included. The satellite synchronization module is electrically connected to the potential acquisition module, and the potential acquisition module acquires potential data by synchronizing the on / off state of the satellite clock. Attached Figure Description
[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cathodic protection data intelligent detection device provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the application of a cathodic protection data intelligent detection device according to an embodiment of this application;
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[0017] 100. Power supply module; 101. Solar panel; 102. Wind turbine; 200. Potential acquisition module; 300. Test pile; 400. Control module; 500. Reference electrode tube; 600. Monitoring module; 700. Communication module; 800. Satellite synchronization module. Detailed Implementation
[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application are described clearly and completely below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are also within the scope of protection of this application.
[0019] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.
[0020] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0021] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly, for example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0022] Please see Figure 1 and 2A cathodic protection data intelligent detection device includes: a power supply module 100, a control module 400, a potential acquisition module 200, a test pile 300, and a reference electrode tube 500. The power supply module 100 includes a solar panel 101 and a wind turbine generator 102, and is electrically connected to the control module 400 to supply power for the cathodic protection data detection process. The control module 400 is located inside the test pile 300 and is electrically connected to the potential acquisition module 200. The reference electrode tube 500 is also electrically connected to the potential acquisition module 200 and is used to measure the on-state potential, off-state potential, natural potential, AC interference voltage, AC current, and DC current. The potential acquisition module 200 is used to acquire the cathodic protection data measured by the reference electrode tube 500. The control module 400 is used to process and analyze the cathodic protection data acquired by the potential acquisition module 200.
[0023] During operation, the test pile 300 serves as the main structure, supporting and securing other components. The test pile 300 is equipped with a wind-solar hybrid power supply module 100, consisting of a solar panel 101 and a wind turbine 102, providing continuous power throughout the testing process and ensuring stable system operation. The reference electrode tube 500 measures the cathodic protection parameters and stray current interference data of the pipeline in real time and transmits the measured data to the potential acquisition module 200. The potential acquisition module 200 transmits the acquired cathodic protection data to the control module 400 for further analysis and processing. The control module 400 uses a microprocessor to detect the received cathodic protection data and displays the results on a terminal display screen for recording by personnel.
[0024] Compared to existing technologies, by integrating a solar and wind power supply module 100, a reference electrode tube 500, a potential acquisition module 200, a control module 400, and a test pile 300, the system can detect the status data of cathodic protection, diagnose faults, analyze and provide handling opinions, thereby improving the accuracy of cathodic protection data detection results.
[0025] In some embodiments, the solar panel 101 is connected to the control module 400 via wires, the wind turbine 102 is connected to the control module 400 via wires, and the center of the wind turbine 102, the center of the solar panel 101, and the center of the test pile 300 are located on the same vertical line.
[0026] The test pile 300 includes a front port and a rear port. The front port includes an antenna port, a junction box port, a data acquisition instrument mounting port, and an outgoing cable port; the rear port includes a power supply line inlet and outlet. The solar panel 101 and the wind turbine 102 are electrically connected to the control module 400 in the test pile 300 via wires passing through the power supply line inlet and outlet, providing a power foundation for the stable operation of the control module 400 and improving the accuracy of the cathodic protection data detection results.
[0027] The 10150W solar panel and 102100W wind turbine charge the 12V / 60Ah battery. Under extreme weather conditions, with good communication signal, data collection every 10 minutes, and daily data upload, the battery can power the monitoring instrument continuously for no less than 7 days.
[0028] In some embodiments, a monitoring module 600 is further included, which is electrically connected to the potential acquisition module 200 and is used to trigger an alarm when the cathodic protection data collected by the potential acquisition module 200 exceeds a set threshold. The monitoring module 600 is multi-functional intelligent online monitoring system software. Equipping the intelligent test pile with this multi-functional intelligent online monitoring system software allows the intelligent test pile to automatically upload various collected data to the multi-functional intelligent online monitoring system software on the server. The monitoring system software allows for querying relevant data at the monitoring point, and automatically triggers an alarm when the detected data exceeds a set threshold. This achieves effective management of the cathodic protection data detection process.
[0029] In some embodiments, the reference electrode tube 500 includes a copper sulfate reference electrode, a polarization test piece, an AC test piece, and a self-corrosion test piece.
[0030] In some embodiments, the exposed area of the polarized test piece is ≥6.5cm², the exposed area of the AC test piece is ≥1cm², and the exposed area of the self-corroding test piece is ≥1cm².
[0031] The measurement process of the intelligent test pile is achieved by components such as the reference electrode, current test piece, polarization test piece, and self-corrosion test piece of the pipeline zero-position cable and soil reference pipe. It has the function of monitoring the measurement of pipeline cathodic protection parameters and stray current interference data (current potential, current de-current potential, natural potential, AC interference voltage, AC current, DC current, etc.).
[0032] In some embodiments, a communication module 700 is further included, wherein the communication module 700 is a GPRS wireless communication module. The communication module 700 includes an RS-485 interface and a USB interface. The communication module 700 ensures information transmission between different modules.
[0033] In some embodiments, a satellite synchronization module 800 is also included. The satellite synchronization module 800 is electrically connected to the potential acquisition module 200, which acquires potential data by synchronizing the on / off state of the satellite clock. The device features built-in BeiDou automatic time synchronization. In BeiDou time synchronization mode, the device clock error is less than ±5ms, improving the accuracy of cathodic protection data detection results.
[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A cathode protection data intelligent detection device, characterized in that, include: The system comprises a power supply module, a control module, a potential acquisition module, a test pile, and a reference electrode tube. The power supply module includes a solar panel and a wind turbine generator, and is electrically connected to the control module for supplying power during the detection of cathodic protection data. The control module is located inside the test pile and is electrically connected to the potential acquisition module. The reference electrode tube is also electrically connected to the potential acquisition module and is used to measure on-state potential, off-state potential, natural potential, AC interference voltage, AC current, and DC current. The potential acquisition module collects the cathodic protection data measured by the reference electrode tube. The control module processes and analyzes the cathodic protection data collected by the potential acquisition module.
2. The intelligent detection device for cathode protection data according to claim 1, characterized in that, The solar panel is connected to the control module via wires, and the wind turbine is connected to the control module via wires. The center of the wind turbine, the center of the solar panel, and the center of the test pile are located on the same vertical line.
3. The intelligent detection device for cathode protection data according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a monitoring module, which is electrically connected to the potential acquisition module and is used to issue an alarm when the cathodic protection data acquired by the potential acquisition module exceeds a set threshold.
4. The intelligent detection device for cathode protection data according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reference electrode tube includes a copper sulfate reference electrode, a polarization test piece, an AC test piece, and a self-corrosion test piece.
5. The intelligent detection device for cathode protection data according to claim 4, characterized in that, The exposed area of the polarized test piece is ≥6.5cm², the exposed area of the AC test piece is ≥1cm², and the exposed area of the self-corrosion test piece is ≥1cm².
6. The intelligent detection device for cathode protection data according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a communication module, wherein the communication module is a GPRS wireless communication module.
7. The intelligent detection device for cathode protection data according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a satellite synchronization module, which is electrically connected to the potential acquisition module. The potential acquisition module acquires potential data by synchronizing the switching on and off of the satellite clock.