The inspection of confined spaces is a major challenge for many industries, including energy, petrochemicals, nuclear power and water treatment. These complex environments, often difficult to access and dangerous, require innovative tools to guarantee worker safety while ensuring efficient infrastructure maintenance.
Multinnov has established itself as a key player in this field, thanks to its drones and inspection robots designed to operate in these confined spaces. In this article, we'll look at why inspection in confined environments is crucial, what challenges need to be met, and how the solutions developed by Multinnov offer a suitable, high-performance response.
The importance of confined space inspection
Confined environments cover a wide range of industrial infrastructures:
- Storage tanks,
- Pipelines and pipeline networks,
- Underground spaces,
- Nuclear facilities,
- Petrochemical sites and areas with potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX).
These areas present significant safety risks for operators, notably due to the potential presence of toxic gases, a lack of oxygen, or the risk of explosion. What's more, their accessibility is often limited, making manual inspections complex and costly.
Under these conditions, it becomes essential to use technological solutions that ensure rigorous control without exposing workers to unnecessary danger. This is precisely what Multinnov with its drones and specialized inspection robots.
The challenges of traditional inspections and the contribution of innovation
Conventional inspection methods rely on human intervention, often using specialized protective equipment, aerial work platforms or scaffolding structures. This type of intervention has several major drawbacks:
- High human risk : Entry into a confined space exposes operators to physical, chemical and biological hazards.
- High operational costs : Setting up logistical resources to ensure safe intervention (ventilation, gas detectors, safety harnesses, etc.) represents a high cost.
- Business interruption : The temporary shutdown of a plant for inspection results in substantial economic losses.
Faced with these constraints, the use of autonomous, remote-controlled technologies represents a major step forward. Multinnov has developed cutting-edge solutions that considerably improve the speed, precision and safety of inspections.
Innovative solutions from Multinnov
Stereo2: the confined-area inspection drone
The Stereo2 is a drone designed to navigate in tight, difficult-to-access spaces. It is equipped with a high-definition 4K camera that guarantees sharp, detailed images, essential for detecting any structural anomalies.
Stereo2 key features :
- Camera pre-configured at the factory to prevent damage from dust,
- Automatic ISO adjustment for better visibility,
- Adjustable LED lighting to optimize exposure,
- Remote control facilitates exploration of areas inaccessible to human operators.
Thanks to these advanced features, the Stereo2 is an invaluable asset for companies needing precise diagnostics without compromising worker safety.
Roview2: the floating inspection robot
Inspecting water tanks, submerged pipes or retention basins poses specific challenges, particularly in terms of visibility and accessibility. The Roview2 is an innovative solution developed by Multinnov to meet these challenges.
Why choose Roview2?
- 2-hour autonomy,
- Weighs just 4 kg, making it easy to transport and install,
- Real-time data transmission for immediate analysis,
- Robust design for confined aquatic environments.
The Roview2 is an indispensable tool for companies wishing to carry out inspections in submerged environments without having to mobilize specialized divers, thus considerably reducing costs and risks.
The benefits of Multinnov solutions for industry
Enhanced safety
One of the main advantages of drones and inspection robots is the reduction of risk to workers. Thanks to the remote operation and autonomy of these devices, inspections
can be carried out without requiring the direct intervention of an operator in a hazardous environment.
Greater efficiency
Solutions from Multinnov solutions enable inspections to be carried out faster than traditional methods. The absence of temporary structures such as scaffolding or gondolas considerably reduces set-up and intervention times.
Cost reduction
By reducing the need for specialized manpower and heavy equipment, technologies from Multinnov technologies optimize operating costs while guaranteeing accurate infrastructure analysis.
Unrivalled precision
On-board sensors on inspection drones and robots enable detailed, actionable data to be collected in real time, facilitating rapid decision-making and the implementation of corrective measures.
Industrial applications for Multinnov drones
The technologies developed by Multinnov are used in a multitude of sectors:
- Oil and gas industry : inspection of pipelines and storage tanks.
- Nuclear : Monitoring and maintenance of infrastructures without human exposure to radiation.
- Water treatment : Inspection of basins, pipes and tanks.
- Chemical sector : Control of production facilities and sensitive storage areas.
- Infrastructure maintenance : Condition assessment of bridges, tunnels and underground networks.
Multinnov has established itself as a key player in confined space inspection, thanks to technological solutions that combine innovation, safety and performance. Whether with the Stereo2 for indoor inspections, or the Roview2 for aquatic environments, the company offers tools tailored to the needs of the most demanding industries.
By integrating these technologies into their maintenance processes, companies can reduce human risks, improve operational efficiency and cut costs, while guaranteeing accurate and reliable diagnostics.
To discover all the solutions from Multinnov solutions and optimize your inspections, visit our official website.
