Internal inspection of long and narrow pipework
Routine visual inspection of existing assets across the Sellafield site is important to understand their condition, identify any defects, and manage the risk of failure. Internal inspection of narrow pipework can be particularly challenging due to bends, corrosion debris, lack of lighting, and the length of pipes.
One example of such pipework is an overflow drain line that services the Sellafield Sealines. This drain line must be inspected every 2 years to ensure there is no damage or blockage. A solution is required that can provide live HD colour video of over 40m of pipework with an internal diameter of 20mm, navigating grit/sand, protruding circumferential welds and multiple bends.
CHALLENGE AIMS
The solution must provide live HD colour video of over 40m of pipework with an internal diameter of 20mm, navigating grit/sand, protruding circumferential welds and multiple bends. The footage is to feed into a recorder.
This pipework is inspected every 2 years, with the next inspection due in 2025. The pipeline is expected to be operational for the next 40 years.
Sellafield Ltd are seeking a solution that can be developed for the 2027 inspection but would look to deploy for the 2025 inspection if that was possible.
Sellafield Ltd welcome solutions from all sectors.
FIND OUT MORE
Please download the challenge statement for full details of this opportunity.
An interactive webinar will take place at 10:30am on 6th February 2025 where delegates will have the chance to hear directly from the challenge owners and ask any questions. Attendance is free. Register here.
The deadline for applications for this challenge is 3pm on Friday 28th February 2025.
ASSESSMENT OF APPLICATIONS
Applications are reviewed against set criteria by a panel of challenge owners, prospective end‐users from our partner organisations, and Game Changers project staff. Brief summary feedback will be provided if your project is not awarded feasibility funding.
Application forms and posters will be assessed consistently and transparently using the following criteria:
- How well does the application align with the challenge aims?
- Is the proposed solution credible from the perspective of deployment?
- What potential does the proposed solution have to transform practice in your area?
- Do you feel the applicant is well placed to deliver a feasibility project?
- Would the solution proposed in the application benefit from feasibility funding?
- Does the application meet the scope of the challenge?
