WO2023220155A1 - Nouveau système de prise de force pour des stations d'échantillonnage et de rapport de pipeline - Google Patents

Nouveau système de prise de force pour des stations d'échantillonnage et de rapport de pipeline Download PDF

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WO2023220155A1
WO2023220155A1 PCT/US2023/021702 US2023021702W WO2023220155A1 WO 2023220155 A1 WO2023220155 A1 WO 2023220155A1 US 2023021702 W US2023021702 W US 2023021702W WO 2023220155 A1 WO2023220155 A1 WO 2023220155A1
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Ernest Newton SUMRALL
Sebastian Becker
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H10—SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID-STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H10N—ELECTRIC SOLID-STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H10N10/00—Thermoelectric devices comprising a junction of dissimilar materials, i.e. devices exhibiting Seebeck or Peltier effects
    • H10N10/10—Thermoelectric devices comprising a junction of dissimilar materials, i.e. devices exhibiting Seebeck or Peltier effects operating with only the Peltier or Seebeck effects
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C25—ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES; APPARATUS THEREFOR
    • C25B—ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF COMPOUNDS OR NON-METALS; APPARATUS THEREFOR
    • C25B1/00—Electrolytic production of inorganic compounds or non-metals
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    • C25B1/02—Hydrogen or oxygen
    • C25B1/04—Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64U—UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES [UAV]; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR
    • B64U10/00—Type of UAV
    • B64U10/10—Rotorcrafts
    • B64U10/13—Flying platforms
    • B64U10/14—Flying platforms with four distinct rotor axes, e.g. quadcopters
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64U—UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES [UAV]; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR
    • B64U2101/00—UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications
    • B64U2101/25—UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for manufacturing or servicing
    • B64U2101/26—UAVs specially adapted for particular uses or applications for manufacturing or servicing for manufacturing, inspections or repairs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B64—AIRCRAFT; AVIATION; COSMONAUTICS
    • B64U—UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES [UAV]; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR
    • B64U80/00—Transport or storage specially adapted for UAVs
    • B64U80/20—Transport or storage specially adapted for UAVs with arrangements for servicing the UAV
    • B64U80/25—Transport or storage specially adapted for UAVs with arrangements for servicing the UAV for recharging batteries; for refuelling

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  • the present embodiments generally relate to use of energy sources to power devices and processes for the assessment of conditions within or along a pipeline or pipeline network which transports fluids and/or gases, and specifically, the use of energy sources that can be independent of the presence of sunlight or wind (or optional including sunlight, geothermal or wind) to power (e.g., to provide energy to) systems which detect, identify and locate events which indicate failure modes and/or precursors to failure modes within or along the pipeline or pipeline network and optionally to power systems used for the capture/collection of hydrogen and/or oxygen.
  • Pipeline networks are universally known for transporting fluids and/or gases. Whether for the transmission or distribution of fluids or gases such as oil, gas, or water or for the transfer of fluids or gases within industrial areas, pipeline networks and pipeline network integrity is critical for operational adherence to regulatory compliance and industrial efficiency. Over time for a variety of reasons, points in or along the pipeline may fail due to a loss of integrity or other situations. Lack of pipeline integrity either within industrial areas or in external transportation and distributions networks can lead to unintended release of materials contained with the pipeline which could potentially cause catastrophic damage to the atmosphere or environment, loss of life or loss of revenue.
  • Typical methods for preventing unintended release of pipeline transferred or distributed fluids or gases includes the monitoring of levels of various substances within the transported medium such as oxygen and also the monitoring of minor leaks which precede major catastrophic releases. Monitoring the makeup of the medium being transported can lead to timely preventative maintenance which reduces downtime and liability.
  • Current monitoring stations can be either collection points accessed by personnel or remote monitoring points which can signal results of in-situ tests through cellular signals, satellite signals or other signal methods. These methods work but remote monitoring requires local power sources and/or sending personnel to remote locations to extract and record samples which can lead to accidents and necessarily uses time and fuel to transport personnel and equipment. This is especially dangerous in remote locations where inclement weather can add to life threatening situations.
  • Thermo-electric cells using the Seebeck effect generate electric power by separately stacking P-type and N-type semi-conductors between metal plates exposing the commonly connected side to a surface that is higher in temperature than ambient conditions. The difference in temperature across the stacked semi-conductors between these plates excites a flow of electrons which provides an electric potential difference used to create a current. This current flow is captured and the heat energy that creates the flow in the presence of these Seebeck devices is recycled into electrical energy. This Seebeck effect thermo-electric energy can then be used to provide needed electrical power to remote electrically powered systems in areas where pipelines are found absent available sources of electricity.
  • the present embodiments may use a variety of sources (Seebeck, solar, wind, geothermal, and the like and various combinations thereof) for electrical power for powering monitoring, sampling, and reporting systems for pipeline and pipeline integrity within an industrial area and in pipeline networks, irrespective of their location.
  • Land based and submarine pipelines are typically constructed on risers, structural bases, on the ground/seabed or embedded in trenches.
  • the surface temperature of the pipeline is typically measurably warmer than ambient conditions. The temperature variance can be so great that micro-climates have been observed around above ground pipeline sections in the Alaskan pipelines.
  • a Seebeck effect device may be used to collect and provide electrical power needed for systems used in measuring, monitoring, and reporting while the pipeline is actively transferring material fluids and/or gasses.
  • multiple Seebeck Effect devices may be used for greater power supply to the desired amount of electrical power needed.
  • Geothermal, wind, solar, and the like and combinations thereof energy power collecting and supplying devices may also be used as needed or desired.
  • Power may also be supplied to an electrical storage system or device (e.g., a battery) as a “trickle charge” where larger amounts of power are needed for shorter intermittent periods.
  • the present devices, methods, systems and processes can also be deployed in other environments where variations in temperatures (such as ambient conditions) are found.
  • temperatures such as ambient conditions
  • Seebeck power collection and energy gathering can be applied from temperature differences between roofing and wall components and the internal or even outside ambient temperatures.
  • the present processes may allow the collection of 02 and/or hydrogen gas for fueling personal automobiles, tractors and the like though the powering of electrolysis devices.
  • An additional application of this innovation is the use of Seebeck effect to store energy collected in solar, geothermal, wind and Seebeck devices used in conjunction with hydrogen home electricity generators so that power can be stored as hydrogen gas instead of using batteries of various types which are bad for the environment in manufacture, use and disposal.
  • a remote pipeline monitoring station may have devices to capture energy from by Seebeck effect which derive their energy from a temperature difference between the pipeline surface and ambient conditions.
  • a remote pipeline sampling system may be powered by Seebeck effect devices deriving their energy from temperature difference between the pipeline surface and ambient conditions.
  • An industrial pipeline monitoring station may be powered by Seebeck effect devices deriving their energy from temperature difference between the pipeline surface and ambient conditions.
  • an industrial pipeline sampling system powered by Seebeck effect devices may be provided deriving their energy from temperature difference between the pipeline surface and ambient conditions.
  • monitoring and sampling systems may have drones located at remote stations to monitor pipeline integrity configured to dock with Seebeck Effect powering systems to recharge when not deployed for monitoring pipeline conditions.
  • hydrogen collection skids may be configured for placement at intervals along a pipeline; said skids configured to capture energy from the Seebeck effect devices, wind, solar, geothermal, and the like and combinations thereof, to collect moisture (H2O) from a surrounding environment.
  • the Hydrogen Collection Skids may further have a process system which will collect moisture from the surrounding air; wherein the moisture is electrically separated into Hydrogen and Oxygen through electrolysis; wherein the hydrogen will be pumped into the pipeline at the collection site to mix with natural gas and will be collected and separated from the natural gas from the pipeline by the end user.
  • the Hydrogen Collection Skids separate the moisture electrically into Hydrogen and Oxygen through electrolysis; wherein the oxygen may be pumped into a storage tank.
  • the Hydrogen collection skids may pump hydrogen into a tank; wherein the skids can either collected hydrogen and or oxygen into trucks at the point of collection for storage or to provide motive force to the track or pumped in the case of hydrogen into the existing pipeline network.
  • the hydrogen collection skids pump the hydrogen into a tank that is collected as a fuel source and pumped into field vehicles utilizing hydrogen motors.
  • the hydrogen collection skids collect 02 into a separate tank.
  • hydrogen collection skids may be powered by wind, solar, geothermal and Seebeck devices; wherein energy can be stored as hydrogen gas instead of using batteries or battery type technologies which are inherently bad for the environment.
  • the hydrogen stored from wind, solar, and Seebeck devices may be used for future power needs and “burned” in a hydrogen electric generator which outputs electricity and water.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a side perspective view of an approach to the systems of the present embodiments which include: a supported pipeline segment, Seebeck power collection skid, sampling and instruments module, and SCADA/communications module.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a side perspective view of an approach to the systems of the present embodiments which include: pipeline segment, Seebeck power collection skid, sampling and instruments module, and SCADA/communications module, drone “nesting box”, wind, and solar power collection skids.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a side perspective view of an approach to the systems of the present embodiments which include: pipeline segment, Seebeck, solar, and wind power collection skids, SCADA/communications module, and the hydrogen collection, storage and distribution skid.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a top view of an approach to the systems of the present embodiments which include: pipeline segment, Seebeck, solar, and wind power collection skids, sampling and instruments module, SCADA/communications module, and the hydrogen collection, storage and distribution skid.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a side perspective view of an approach to the systems of the present embodiments which include: notional house/barn or other building, vehicle or tractor, hydrogen electricity generator, Seebeck, solar, and wind power collection skids, and the hydrogen collection, storage and distribution skid.
  • FIG. 1 depicts an example of an exemplary pipeline segment 1 according to various approaches to the present embodiments.
  • this pipeline segment 1 contains various types of sampling and monitoring stations.
  • Each station contains a plurality of Seebeck devices 2.
  • the particular number of Seebeck devices shown is not intended to limit the present embodiments and is depicted as an example only.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary pipeline segment with an exemplary Seebeck electrically powered sample/monitoring stations and a communications method.
  • this embodiment may provide for a pipeline segment 1 having a Pipeline Support 5, a Seebeck collection interface 2; a power collection and storage unit 3; a SCADA and/or other wireless communication transmission point 4; a power line from Seebeck collection interface 6; a direct sampling line 7 to pipeline 1 ; and a sensor package 8 including but not limited to photo, direct sensor, and “sniffer” packages.
  • Supervisory control and data acquisition is a control system architecture that may have computers, networked data communications and graphical user interfaces for high-level supervision of machines and processes. It also covers sensors and other devices, such as programmable logic controllers, which interface with process plant, machinery and the like.
  • a “sniffer” package is an assembly sensors and collectors and other devices intended to capture configured/desired samples from the surrounding environment.
  • Fig. 2 illustrates a Seebeck, Solar, and Wind power Drone “Nesting Pod” conguration.
  • components for pipeline segment 1 may include a Seebeck collection interface 2, a power line from Seebeck collection interface 3, a power collection and storage skid 4; a drone nesting and power field transfer/recharging pod 5, an observation drone 6; a SCADA and/or other wireless Communication Transmission Point 7; a wind power generation component 8; a solar power generation component 9, a power line from the solar power generation component to power collection skid 10, and a power cable from the wind power generation component to the power collection skid 11 .
  • Fig. 3 illustrates an exemplary Seebeck, solar, and wind powered hydrogen collection skid configured for deployment around a pipeline segment 1.
  • This embodiment may have wind power generation component 2; a solar power generation component 3; a power line from wind power generation component 4; a power line 5 from solar power generation component 3; a power cable 6 from power collection and storage skid 10 to the hydrogen generation skid 12; a transfer line 7 from hydrogen storage vessel 11 to pipeline 1 ; a Seebeck collection interface 8; a SCADA and/or other wireless Communication Transmission Point 9; a power collection and storage skid 10; and a hydrogen storage vessel 11 on a hydrogen generation skid 12.
  • Fig. 4 illustrates a Seebeck powered sensor station group as well as a Seebeck, solar, and wind powered Hydrogen collection skid.
  • the group may have a Seebeck collection interface 5; a direct sampling line 2 to from sensor package 4 to pipeline 18; a SCADA and/or other wireless Communication Transmission Point 3 communicatively connected to at least the sensor package 4; a sensor package 4 including but not limited to photo, direct sensor, and sniffer packages; a Seebeck collection interface 5; a power line 6 from Seebeck collection interface 5 to power collection and storage skid 7; a power line 8 from power collection and storage skid 7 to sensor package 4; a power line 9 from second Seebeck collection interface 1 to second power collection and storage skid 10; a wind power generation component 11 ; a solar power generation component 12; power cables 13 from power sources (e.g., power collection and storage skid 10, wind power generation component 11 , and solar power generation component 12) to collection and storage skid 10 and to storage skid 10 from hydrogen generation skid 14; a hydrogen generation skid 14
  • this is an exemplary schematic to show one possible configuration and the power may be collected and distributed to any combination of one-to- many collection storage skids. It is also noted that conduits may have valves to selectively restrict flow through them and the electrical lines many also be switched to selectively restrict the flow of electricity. It is also noted that there may be multiples of the present components depending on the desired amount of sensing, electricity production or hydrogen production. It is also noted that 02 may also be collected and stored from the hydrogen generation skid 14. The present systems may use the captured energy to generate electricity used to separate water (H2O) into its atomic components of hydrogen (H) and oxygen (02) through processes such as electrolysis.
  • H2O water
  • H hydrogen
  • H oxygen
  • Fig. 5 a shows an exemplary Seebeck, wind, geothermal and solar powered hydrogen generation, collection and distribution group as well as a Hydrogen electrical generator and electrical distribution skid for other environments.
  • Fig. 5 illustrates the deployment of the present embodiments in a home, barn or other building 1 .
  • this embodiment may have Seebeck devices 2; a solar pack unit 3; a wind unit 4; hydrogen production skid and/or electrical storage 5; a hydrogen storage and distribution skid 6; vehicle or tractor powered by hydrogen motor 7; hydrogen fueled electric generator 8; power line 9 from hydrogen fueled electric generator 8 to building 1; power lines 10 from solar pack unit 3 and Seebeck devices 2 to electrical collection and storage skid and/or hydrogen production skid 5; wind power electrical generation component 11; and solar Power Generation Component.

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L'invention concerne des procédés, des systèmes et des processus pour fournir de l'énergie à des stations industrielles d'échantillonnage et de surveillance à distance, ainsi qu'à d'autres équipements de pipeline à alimentation électrique auxiliaire tels que des unités de collecte et de production d'hydrogène et analogues. Les présents modes de réalisation peuvent faire appel à l'effet Seebeck pour utiliser la différence de température existante entre des surfaces de pipeline (par exemple, des pipelines de pétrole et de gaz et analogues) et des conditions ambiantes. Dans d'autres modes de réalisation, le système d'alimentation à effet Seebeck peut également être utilisé en tant que station d'accueil pour alimenter des drones et des robots également utilisés dans la surveillance de l'intégrité d'un pipeline. D'autres sources d'énergie supplémentaires peuvent être fournies à partir de diverses combinaisons de dispositifs de collecte d'énergie éolienne, solaire et géothermique.
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