Tethered mouse system for inspection of gas distribution mains. Final report, December 1992-October 1996
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:442350
Foster-Miller, Inc. conducted a study of the environment in natural gas distribution pipe. This analysis of pipe environment included analysis of how the environment affects the performance of snake-type (pushed), dragged tether (pulled) and combined (pushed and pulled) inspection devices. The frictional characteristics of various snake and tether materials on cast iron, plastic and steel were experimentally determined as part of this analysis. A model of snake behavior was developed and experimentally verified. Foster-Miller, Inc. also documented the status of the Pipe Mouse Semi-Autonomous Inspection System under this contract. This report documents the design rationale and the status of this design.
- Research Organization:
- Foster-Miller, Inc., Waltham, MA (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 442350
- Report Number(s):
- PB--97-127617/XAB; CNN: Contract GRI-5088-271-1743
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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