KIMM Develops a Smart Valve that Automatically Detects and Isolates Ruptures in a Pipeline System

Credit: Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM)

When rupture occurs at any location in the pipeline, the valves located around the breakage detect rupture and are closed by itself to block leakage. Thus, key function of the pipeline system is quickly restored.

« KIMM Develops a Smart Valve that Automatically Detects and Isolates Ruptures in a Pipeline System

Credit: Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM)

(Left) Test Bed for Rupture Tests (downsized firemain of a Naval Ship): Ten K-smart valves are installed at each zone. If a pipe in any zone is ruptured, closely located valves are autonomously closed to isolate the rupture. (Right) Rupture Test: This test simulates a leakage of the firemain due to a rupture by a threat hit during combat.

« KIMM Develops a Smart Valve that Automatically Detects and Isolates Ruptures in a Pipeline System

Credit: Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM)

(Left) KIMM Principal Researcher Byungchang Jung (right) examining the K-smart valve with the research team. (Right) KIMM Principal Researcher Byungchang Jung (right) examining the results of the rupture test with the research team.

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