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Automatic shaft revision system SARSz-1
Record Control Number : 28988
Quality Validation Date : 2003-01-24
Update Date : 2003-02-05
Abstract : A Polish company has developed a new system that allows dropping a 
		specially equipped capsule down a shaft. The capsule is equipped 
		with a remotely controlled high-end camera, an illumination system 
		and a set of sensors for measuring atmospheric parameters in the 
		shaft. High-quality video signal from the camera is transmitted to 
		the surface using radio transmission. There it is displayed and 
		recorded. The company is looking for partners for co-operation.
		
		Automatic shaft revision system SARSz-1 allows precise remotely 
		controlled observation of the inside of shafts using a high-end 
		camera and on-line monitoring of the shaft's atmospheric parameters.
		The system consists of two parts:
		- A capsule dropped into the shaft - containing a video camera with 
		spotlight system, measuring equipment and autonomous battery power 
		supply.
		- A surface stand, which enables remote control of the capsule, 
		observation and storage of video image and measurement data 
		received from the capsule. The capsule is hooked to the wire rope 
		wound on the reel, which is part of a lift mechanism. The movements 
		of the reel assure vertical move of the capsule. The lift and 
		surface stand are fastened to the car platform.
		
		The capsule performs the following functions:
		- High-detail observation of different shafts' inside areas.
		- "Intelligent" spotlight control enabling very good illumination 
		and power saving.
		- Intrinsically safe data transmission (camera control and 
		measurement data) .
		- Wireless visual signal transmission.
		- Independent battery power supply assuring long operation time.
		
		The surface stand allows:
		- Observation and registration of the received video signal of the 
		shaft's inside.
		- Smooth and precision control of the camera (panning, tilt, zoom, 
		iris) .
		- Visualisation and storage of all the measurement data received 
		from the capsule.
		
		Main Advantages:
		- The system eliminates the old dangerous revision method (manned 
		cages) . 
		- Measurement devices built in the capsule can measure levels of: 
		CH(4) , CO, O(2) , CO(2) , H(2) S, SO(2)  as well as temperature 
		and humidity of the shaft's atmosphere. 
		- Recorded video evidence allows estimating shaft's erosion 
		progress.
		- The system is very mobile.
		- Transport and prepare-to-operation time is very short.
		- The system is EEx (European Energy Exchange)  certified.
Innovative Aspects : - Use of high-end camera allows very accurate 3D positioning 
		(panning: 0º to 360º horizontal field of vision, tilt: 0º to -90º 
		vertical field of vision and 18x optical zoom plus 12x digital zoom)
		.
		- Efficient illumination system.
		- Ultrasonic distance detector securing the capsule from sinking.
Subject Descriptors : Remote sensing, Inspection, testing, Method, work study, Mining
Subject Index Codes : Telecommunications, Measurement Methods, Industrial Manufacture, 
		Construction Technology
Subject Class : IT, telecommunications, Materials, industrial manufacturing technologies
Market Applications : Machine tools
Stage of Development : Prototype/demonstrator available for testing
Remarks : IRC Data: IRCPK2002TO49
Property Rights : Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
Collaboration Sought : Information exchange/Training, Other
Collaboration Detail : - Type of partner sought: Industry.
		
		- Specific area of activity of the partner: Mining, coal mining, 
		measurements industry.
		
		- Task to be performed: Co-operation within development and 
		adaptation for further applications; Miniaturisation of the capsule 
		dropped into the shaft.

Contact Details
  Contact Name : KUBIK, Artur (Ph. D)
  Contact Organisation : Cracow University of Technology
  Address : Warszawska 24
  City : Kraków
  Region : POLSKA
  Postcode : 31155
  Country : POLAND
  Telephone Number : +48-12-6282845
  Fax Number : +48-12-6324795
  Electronic Mailbox : artur@transfer.edu.pl
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