Technology and Modeling for Pipe System Inspection

Dear Colleagues,

Pipe systems are critical infrastructure components widely used in water supply, oil and gas transportation, wastewater management, and industrial processes. Ensuring their integrity and efficiency is essential to prevent leaks, contamination, and catastrophic failures. However, inspecting these systems—especially those that are buried, submerged, or otherwise inaccessible—poses significant technical challenges. Advances in sensor technologies, robotics, artificial intelligence, and predictive modeling have revolutionized pipe inspection, enabling more accurate, efficient, and cost-effective diagnostics. This Special Issue seeks to compile cutting-edge research on innovative inspection technologies and computational models that enhance the reliability, safety, and sustainability of pipe systems.

We are pleased to invite you to submit your latest research findings to this Special Issue. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of emerging technologies, methodologies, and modeling approaches for pipe system inspection, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, data science, and environmental science

Suggested Themes and Article Types for Submissions:

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

1. Advanced sensing technologies for pipe inspection;
2. Robotic and autonomous inspection systems;
3. Data processing and predictive modeling;
4. Sustainable and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.

We look forward to receiving your contributions and advancing the state of the art in pipe system inspection together.

Prof. Dr. Bruno Brunone
Guest Editor

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