Collection
Underground pipeline inspection and trenchless repair
In the ever-evolving landscape of lifeline engineering, underground pipeline management and maintenance present challenges and opportunities. This topical collection seeks to delve into the intricate realm of Underground Pipeline Inspection and Trenchless Repair, bringing together cutting-edge research and innovative solutions from the forefront of the field.
Topics include but not limited to:
-Advanced inspection technologies: Explore the latest in non-destructive testing, sensor technologies, and robotics designed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of underground pipeline inspections.
-Trenchless repair techniques: Uncover groundbreaking methodologies for repairing pipelines without the need for disruptive excavation, mitigating environmental impact, and minimizing downtime.
-Material innovation: Investigate novel materials and coatings that improve the longevity and resilience of underground pipelines, ensuring sustainable and resilient infrastructures.
-Data analytics and predictive maintenance: Harness the power of data analytics and predictive modelling to manage pipeline health proactively, optimizing maintenance schedules and minimizing the risk of failures.
Editors
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Hongyuan Fang
Hongyuan Fang is a Professor at Zhengzhou University, a Young Changjiang Scholar recognized by the Ministry of Education. He holds the position of Vice President of the International Institute of Utility Specialists. He is an editorial board member of the Trenchless Technology magazine. He has been devoted to the research of non-destructive testing and rapid repair of road and underground pipeline infrastructure. He has led and completed more than ten national and provincial key science and technology projects. He has published over 130 EI and SCI papers and contributed to more than 10 standards.
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Shaurav Alam
Alam’s principal research interest is the rapid curing technique of geopolymer potentially suitable for 3D printing. Geopolymer is strong and eco-friendly sustainable cementitious construction material. His other research involves the development of energy-efficient material using halloysite nanotubes. Another research interest includes the rehabilitation of buried pipes and hidden HVAC lines. He has published more than 40 journal and conference papers.
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Xiaoben Liu
Xiaoben Liu is an Associate Professor at the China University of Petroleum (Beijing). He has taken charge of five national and provincial-level research projects and led over 20 research projects. He has published more than 40 papers in top-tier or significant international journals and contributed to four standards. Furthermore, he is a registered expert member of the Oil and Gas Storage Professional Committee of the International Organization for Standardization, and he holds editorial positions in journals such as Oil & Gas Storage and Transportation, Petroleum Machinery, and the Bulletin of Petroleum Science.
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Hongfang Lu
Hongfang Lu is an Associate Professor at Southeast University. His research revolves around underground pipeline condition assessment and trenchless repair. He has published over 40 SCI papers, with more than 2700 citations on Google Scholar (H-index: 25). One of his papers is featured as an ESI Hot Paper, while four others are listed as ESI Highly Cited Papers. He led one Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province project and three Key Laboratory Open Foundation projects. He holds editorial roles in “Journal of Pipeline Science and Engineering”. He was listed in the “World's Top 2% Scientists”.
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Guojin Qin
Guojin Qin is an Assistant Professor at Southwest Petroleum University and a member of the oil & gas committee of BAMI-I and the Youth Department of Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation Professional Committee of the China Petroleum Society. His research interest is energy pipeline integrity management. Recently, as the first/corresponding author, he has published 25 papers on the journal of Tunn. Undergr. Sp. Tech., Thin Wall. Struct., Int. J. Pres. Ves. Pip., et al, including one ESI hot paper and two highly cited papers. He serves as a reviewer in more than 30 SCI/SSCI journals.
