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Repairing pipes without repairing wells is a waste of effort: Kongming-MH360 assists in downhole remediation.
2026-5-19 19:00:00
In April 2026, the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee held its first meeting on...Urban underground pipe networkIncorporating underground pipe networks into the national "six networks" strategy signifies a shift in the development of underground pipe networks from traditional infrastructure to more advanced infrastructure."Municipal facilities"Upgrade to"National strategic lifeline project"。
As the "lifeblood" of urban operation, my country's underground pipeline network has a total length of over 3.78 million kilometers, ranking first in the world. However, the underground pipeline networks of most cities across the country were built between the 1980s and 1990s and the millennium. They were designed according to the standards at that time and did not take into account factors such as population size, complex environment, and extreme weather. Therefore, after many years of operation, most pipeline networks generally suffer from problems such as aging, leakage, insufficient resilience, and low intelligence.
During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, approximately 5 trillion yuan is expected to be invested to systematically upgrade 770,000 kilometers of pipeline network and comprehensively address safety shortcomings. In this vast underground network, in addition to focusing on the pipelines themselves, inspection wells are also indispensable "key nodes" and "nerve endings."The industry often says: If you fix the pipes but not the well, all your efforts in pollution control are in vain.Because it connects pipelines, bears the burden of maintenance, and resists settlement, it is not only the only entry point for daily operation and maintenance, but also a high-risk area for pipeline leaks, collapses, and accidents. Therefore, once the well body has a problem, even the most perfect pipeline repair cannot prevent external water intrusion, sewage backflow, road subsidence, or even life-threatening safety accidents.
I. A minor problem with a manhole escalates into a major accident.
In recent years, incidents caused by hidden dangers in manholes have occurred frequently across the country, each one serving as a reminder that:The most dangerous hidden dangers are the ones that are not visible.
Behind these events often lies the same root cause:The hidden dangers of manholes are invisible, difficult to investigate, and impossible to assess.
II. Why are hidden dangers in inspection wells "invisible and unmanageable"?
Manhole defects are hidden underground and highly concealed. Routine inspections can only "look at the surface," and traditional manual inspections are insufficient.High risk, many blind spots, inaccurate dataIt is difficult to discover the underlying problems:
1、Cracks in the well wall, mortar peeling, and steel reinforcement corrosion
(This photo was generated by AI)
Due to long-term exposure to water and soil pressure, heavy rolling, and sewage corrosion, the well wall has developed structural cracks, large areas of surface mortar have fallen off, and the reinforcing steel bars have become exposed and corroded.The structure's strength is continuously decreasing, and there is a risk of collapse at any time.
2、Interface misalignment, seal failure, and continuous leakage
Misalignment occurred at the connection between the well body and the pipeline due to settlement and aging, and the sealing material failed.Groundwater continues to seep in and sewage overflows.This not only wastes water resources and pollutes the environment, but also washes away the surrounding soil and causes road collapses.
3. Hollowing out of the well bottom, foundation settlement, and loose structure.
Long-term leakage has caused the soil at the bottom of the well to be eroded by the water flow, resulting in the well foundation settling and the structure becoming loose.This directly caused road surface cracking and collapse accidents.This threatens public safety when traveling.
4. The accumulation of toxic gases poses a constant threat to personnel safety.
The well is a confined space with poor ventilation; long-term fermentation of sewage and sludge will produce hydrogen sulfide and methane.carbon monoxideToxic and explosive gases, if their concentration exceeds the standard, can cause poisoning, suffocation, or even death.Going down into the well manually carries extremely high risks.
III. From "Invisible" to "Visible" Pipeline Network Management
The core logic of pipeline network management has never been "repairing what breaks down," but rather...Test first, then evaluate, then construct.Only by thoroughly understanding the extent of defects in inspection wells, accurately measuring data, and comprehensively assessing risks can subsequent pipeline maintenance, repair, and renovation be meaningful.
As cities place increasingly higher demands on pipeline safety, water environment management, and public welfare, trenchless, high-precision, and intelligent detection is becoming an essential requirement for the industry.
Kongming-MH360
Make hidden dangers in inspection wells "visible, accurately measured, and effectively managed".
▶ 360° panoramic scanning imaging ◀
4K panoramic lens + ring array light sourceIt completely covers the well wall, bottom, and pipe opening, making even the smallest cracks, leaks, and corrosion clearly visible, leaving no blind spots.
▶ Constant-speed motion detection for more stable imaging ◀
Uniform and stable ascent and descent, data collectionAutomatically generate 3D point clouds, stereo models, high-definition unfolded diagrams, and panoramic videos.It supports precise measurement, disease quantification, data archiving, and traceability.
▶ Stable, accurate, and fast testing efficiency ◀
A single lift can complete the inspection of a single well.，Complete data collection takes only 30 seconds, and background modeling is completed in 20 minutes.
▶ Portable and easy to operate, safe without going down into the well ◀
No need to go down into the well, zero safety risk. IP68 waterproof probe.No need for manual entry into the wellA single person can push a mobile cart and control it with a handheld tablet, allowing for on-site operation.Generate standardized test reports with one click。
The safety of urban underground pipe networks is always hidden in the unseen details.
Inspection wells are not "minor issues," but rather the first line of defense for pipeline safety.
BomingweiKongming-MH360, usingTrenchless, high precision, intelligentDetection technology makes hidden dangers in inspection wells "visible, accurately measured, and manageable," safeguarding the safety of the city's underground lifeline.
