Finite Element Analysis of a Wheel Assembly for a Pipeline Corrosion Inspection Robot

A pipeline network is critical in allowing for transportation of matter for various applications. One of the major issues of concern for this area is with respect to corrosion and/erosion of the pipelines. A pipeline corrosion inspection robot is commonly used for reconnaissance purposes. The aim of...

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Main Authors: Mohd Amir Shazwan, Hashim, Shawkat Ali, Allybocus, Lim, Khai Hen, Muhammad Izzat Nor, Ma'arof, Intan Syaqirah, Mohd Zulkifli, Girma, Tadesse Chala
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author Mohd Amir Shazwan, Hashim
Shawkat Ali, Allybocus
Lim, Khai Hen
Muhammad Izzat Nor, Ma'arof
Intan Syaqirah, Mohd Zulkifli
Girma, Tadesse Chala
author_facet Mohd Amir Shazwan, Hashim
Shawkat Ali, Allybocus
Lim, Khai Hen
Muhammad Izzat Nor, Ma'arof
Intan Syaqirah, Mohd Zulkifli
Girma, Tadesse Chala
author_sort Mohd Amir Shazwan, Hashim
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description A pipeline network is critical in allowing for transportation of matter for various applications. One of the major issues of concern for this area is with respect to corrosion and/erosion of the pipelines. A pipeline corrosion inspection robot is commonly used for reconnaissance purposes. The aim of this study was to determine the stress distribution and the safety factor at the back wheel assembly of the pipeline corrosion inspection robot during operation. The assessment was made with respect to operation within the pipeline and under the pressure of flowing fluid. The back wheel assembly was designed via Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was conducted via ANSYS Software. The result showed that recorded equivalent stress, total deformation and safety factor of the back wheel assembly are 192.35Ma, 0.06534mm, and 1.43 respectively. Thus, this result clearly indicated that the back wheel assembly is indeed capable in performing operations within the pipeline without experiencing unwanted damage. In short, the design of the back wheel assembly of the pipeline corrosion inspection robot is optimized. For future studies, assessments on the back wheel assembly under various loading conditions could be performed.
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spelling intimal-17062025-07-21T08:05:38Z http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1706/ Finite Element Analysis of a Wheel Assembly for a Pipeline Corrosion Inspection Robot Mohd Amir Shazwan, Hashim Shawkat Ali, Allybocus Lim, Khai Hen Muhammad Izzat Nor, Ma'arof Intan Syaqirah, Mohd Zulkifli Girma, Tadesse Chala T Technology (General) TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery A pipeline network is critical in allowing for transportation of matter for various applications. One of the major issues of concern for this area is with respect to corrosion and/erosion of the pipelines. A pipeline corrosion inspection robot is commonly used for reconnaissance purposes. The aim of this study was to determine the stress distribution and the safety factor at the back wheel assembly of the pipeline corrosion inspection robot during operation. The assessment was made with respect to operation within the pipeline and under the pressure of flowing fluid. The back wheel assembly was designed via Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was conducted via ANSYS Software. The result showed that recorded equivalent stress, total deformation and safety factor of the back wheel assembly are 192.35Ma, 0.06534mm, and 1.43 respectively. Thus, this result clearly indicated that the back wheel assembly is indeed capable in performing operations within the pipeline without experiencing unwanted damage. In short, the design of the back wheel assembly of the pipeline corrosion inspection robot is optimized. For future studies, assessments on the back wheel assembly under various loading conditions could be performed. INTI International University 2023-01-16 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1706/1/joit2023_03r.pdf text en cc_by_4 http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1706/2/311 Mohd Amir Shazwan, Hashim and Shawkat Ali, Allybocus and Lim, Khai Hen and Muhammad Izzat Nor, Ma'arof and Intan Syaqirah, Mohd Zulkifli and Girma, Tadesse Chala (2023) Finite Element Analysis of a Wheel Assembly for a Pipeline Corrosion Inspection Robot. Journal of Innovation and Technology, 2023 (03). pp. 1-6. ISSN 2805-5179 http://ipublishing.intimal.edu.my/joint.html
spellingShingle T Technology (General)
TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Mohd Amir Shazwan, Hashim
Shawkat Ali, Allybocus
Lim, Khai Hen
Muhammad Izzat Nor, Ma'arof
Intan Syaqirah, Mohd Zulkifli
Girma, Tadesse Chala
Finite Element Analysis of a Wheel Assembly for a Pipeline Corrosion Inspection Robot
title Finite Element Analysis of a Wheel Assembly for a Pipeline Corrosion Inspection Robot
title_full Finite Element Analysis of a Wheel Assembly for a Pipeline Corrosion Inspection Robot
title_fullStr Finite Element Analysis of a Wheel Assembly for a Pipeline Corrosion Inspection Robot
title_full_unstemmed Finite Element Analysis of a Wheel Assembly for a Pipeline Corrosion Inspection Robot
title_short Finite Element Analysis of a Wheel Assembly for a Pipeline Corrosion Inspection Robot
title_sort finite element analysis of a wheel assembly for a pipeline corrosion inspection robot
topic T Technology (General)
TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
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http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1706/2/311