數碼轉型是我們社會的未來。結合創新科技與智能解決方案，對確保水務資產的 安全和有效運作至關重要。例如地下水管的結構複雜，維修人員一般難以進入檢 查。此外，維修人員在管道內工作的安全與健康隱患，也對管道檢測構成了挑戰。 為提高供水系統的可靠性和安全性，水務署與香港理工大學合作研發使用機械人 技術，檢測直徑600 毫米金屬水管健康狀況的可行性，在無水的管道內，利用 非破壞性水管檢查方法，檢測水管的餘壁厚度、表面有否裂紋，以及水管表面和 內壁的情況。 Digital transformation is the future of our society. Integrating innovative technologies with smart solutions are critical to ensuring safe and efficient operation of waterworks assets. Underground water mains, for example, are generally difficult to be accessed by the maintenance personnel due to their complicated configurations. Furthermore, the safety and health hazards to the maintenance personnel working inside the pipes have posed challenges to the in-line inspection of water mains. With a view to enhancing the reliability and safety of water supplies, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the WSD has conducted an investigation into the viability of using robotic technologies for assessing the health conditions of metallic water mains of 600 mm diameter, viz. residual wall thickness of pipes, presence of surface cracks and conditions of pipes and linings, by non-destructive testing methods in dry main condition. 水務署高級工程師/ 研究及發展 葉萬英先生 Mr Stanley YIP - Senior Engineer/Research & Development, WSD 利用新一代技術，我們能克服檢測地下水管的挑戰，使檢測工作能以 更有效和安全的方式進行，提升準確率，並為全港不同物料和直徑的 水管檢測工作做好準備。我們期望使用機械人技術和人工智能，進一 步加強水務資產管理。長遠而言，透過採用科技為本的基礎設施和應 用，「管道檢測機械人」項目所帶來的啟發和技術，讓我們能為智慧水 務的未來做好準備。 Leveraging next generation technologies, we can overcome the challenges in conducting underground water mains inspection work which can be carried out in a more efficient and safer manner with higher accuracy rate. It has also paved the way for the territory-wide application for inspecting different materials and diameters of water mains. With the use of robotics and artificial intelligence we look forward to further enhancing our proactive approach to managing the waterworks assets. In the long run, through the adoption of technology-led infrastructure and applications, the “In-line Inspection Robot” project would equip us with insights and skills to better prepare for the smart water future. 專題故事FEATURE STORY 率先使用機械人技術檢查水管 Pioneering Use of Robotics Technology for Water Mains Inspection 現新 Innovate 水務署 二零二一至二二年年報 WSD Annual Report 2021/22 56
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