Bristled In-pipe Machine Inside Pipe With Geometric Deviations

Abstract Paper deals with in-pipe machine which locomotes inside pipe for inspection or drawing purposes. Several studies with bristles are known. This paper includes analysis of geometric deviations influence to bristles behaviors. Simulations of the machine locomotion have been done based on math model. Controlled bristles are proposed as improved solution of the interaction problems inside pipe.

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