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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Industrial
pipelines used in sectors such as chemical processing, water treatment and oil
and gas routinely suffer from internal fouling due to rust, sludge, scale and
chemical deposits, leading to reduced flow capacity, higher pressure losses and
possible contamination or failure. Manual internal cleaning of such pipelines
is labor-intensive, time‑consuming and often unsafe because it exposes
personnel to confined spaces and hazardous media. This work presents the design
and partial development of a compact device for internal cleaning of circular
industrial pipes in the diameter range of approximately 250–300 mm. The
proposed system combines a motor‑driven rotating brush, a wheeled carriage and
a water‑spray subsystem to achieve simultaneous mechanical scrubbing and
hydraulic flushing of deposits. A prototype chassis, control circuit and
cleaning head have been fabricated and tested in a PVC pipe test rig,
demonstrating controlled locomotion, brush rotation and water‑assisted debris
removal under manual command. The expected outcome of the completed system is
an economical, portable and safer alternative to conventional manual cleaning,
with potential for future upgrades such as sensor‑assisted navigation, remote
monitoring and operation from industrial AC supplies.
Country : India
IRJIET, Volume 10, Issue 3, March 2026 pp. 175-178