Specialists of the Ufa Scientific Institute of Rosneft have made a real breakthrough - they have developed and patented the first Russian robotic complex for the repair of tubing. It is a fully automated system that uses state-of-the-art process control and management technologies.
The robotic complex is a modular design that allows you to change the configuration of equipment depending on the complicating factors common in the mining region. Two production lines allow not only to repair pipes, but also to apply a protective coating to their inner surface. The capacity of the complex reaches 21 thousand pipes per month.
The main advantage of the development is minimal human involvement. Automation now performs the entire complex process, including sorting, cleaning pipes from various types of contamination, and even operations such as turning and swirling the connecting couplings. The system is monitored by staff remotely.
The introduction of robotic lines provides several advantages at once: production becomes more compact, safer and more efficient. As a result, the proportion of manual operations will decrease by 53%, while productivity will increase by 25%.
The project is a successful example of effective interaction between corporate science and production. The Ufa tandem plans to implement this direction not only at Rosneft facilities, but also to replicate its results to third-party oil companies interested in developing domestic robotics and effectively applying innovations in the repair of tubing.
The introduction of advanced approaches and technologies is one of the key areas of Rosneft's 2030 strategy. The Company pays special attention to innovative development, identifying technological leadership as a key factor of competitiveness in the oil market.
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