Description
BIKE
The BIKE platform is a magnetic wheeled robot capable of inspecting power plant facilities and multiple applications in the oil and gas industry, such as vessel or pipe inspection. BIKE can reach locations previously inaccessible to humans due to size constraints, temperature, immersion in liquids or safety reasons. It makes your inspections safer and more efficient.
- High mobility
- Ability to climb vertical walls, inside and outside pipe structures and pass over complex combinations of convex and concave step obstacles.
- Lightweight & Compact
- With a total weight of less than 10 kg it can be deployed through a 12” (300mm) man-way. Operation on outside pipe starts at 15″ pipes (400mm).
- Modular & Versatile
- Can be equipped with inspection technology such as NDT sensors, allowing the operator to use the equipment he already has.
Modules
The BIKE platform is an advanced robotic inspection & maintenance platform for hard-to-reach areas. Depending on the task it can be equipped with different modules to perform an inspection from a safe & remote location.
UT ModuleRemote Ultrasonic Thickness gauge Dual crystal probe for accurate thickness measurement, actuated remotely by couplant pressure UT spot checks in confined spaces or on elevated structures |
TZ1 HDAdvanced Inspection Camera The Full HD Inspection camera comes with tilt and 10x optical zoom. It can be mounted in several positions and is fully integrated in the Control Software HD Remote Visual Inspection |
3D LOCLocalization and Mapping of inspection data Full 3D spatial awareness of the robot in the asset and a 3D Inspection data is automatically geo-tagged to its position in a digital twin. |
Video Borescope CarrierRemote Visual Inspection Attachments for most brands – Boroscopes/Mentor Visual iQ/Inuktun Spectrum 45/ Wöhler VIS 700 Detailed close-up inspection and measurements |
Remote ArmRemote manipulation This development enables the inspector to remotely deploy additional tools. Tools could be LED light to create shadow effects or additional sensors for inspection Deploy more |
Coating OptionInspection on delicate or coated surfaces Rubber coated wheels can be combined with additional field magnets to drive on coated surfaces (up to 3mm) Inspection of coated assets without damaging surface |
Use Cases
From confined space inspection to working at height, the BIKE can be used to solve various inspection tasks. Here is a brief introduction about most common customer use cases.
Confined SpaceRemote detailed inspection in confined spaces through |
Elevated pipesClose-up inspection and measurements for pipes at elevation. |
Corrosion MappingUse 3D structure light technology as digital pit gage to accurately map and size surface pitting. Thousands of data points measured and evaluated automatically. |