Time-reversal Diagnostic for the Health Monitoring of Pressurized Pipelines
Problem addressed
The time-reversal diagnostic technology enables a quick and non-disruptive way to identify diverse and multiple defects in pipelines including drainage and potable water mains.
Innovation
- The technology uses fast-traveling waves for rapid diagnostic testing, around 1000 times faster than roving sensors
- The TR methodology is non-disruptive and non-intrusive, eliminating service interruption, isolation of mains, and contamination risks
- The technology offers controllable localization resolution and allows for the development of automated and autonomous processes
Application
- Water supply systems
- Sewage rising mains
- Gas & Oil pipelines
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (https://hkust.edu.hk/) is a world-class research intensive university that focuses on science, technology and business as well as humanities and social science. HKUST offers an international campus, and a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy to nurture well-rounded graduates with global vision, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking. Over 80% of our research work were rated “Internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. We were ranked 3rd in Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2022, and our graduates were ranked 23rd worldwide and among the best from universities from Asia in Global University Employability Survey 2021.
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