Seoul Energy Corporation to Promote IoT and AI-Based "Smart Heat Pipeline Safety Management"

Business Agreement for the Development of Innovative Smart Heat Transport Operation Technology

Seoul Energy Corporation is set to establish a smart management system that integrates digital technology into the safety management of aging heat transport pipelines. The initiative aims to shift from traditional fieldwork and manpower-based inspections to a data-driven, preventive management approach.

Commemorative photo after the Memorandum of Understanding ceremony for cooperation in the development of smart heat transport operation innovation technology. Provided by Seoul Energy Corporation.

On June 25, Seoul Energy Corporation announced on June 26 that it had signed a business agreement with District Heating Safety Co., Ltd. for the development of innovative smart heat transport operation technology. The signing ceremony was attended by Kwak Seungshin, Head of Group Energy Division, and Park Youngjin, CEO.

This agreement is a pilot project aimed at detecting early signs of abnormalities in underground and aging heat transport pipelines and establishing an IoT-based real-time monitoring system. The two organizations plan to cooperate not only in technology exchange, but also in field demonstrations and commercialization validation.

The key components include drone-based thermal imaging diagnostics, installation of IoT multi-channel monitoring devices, development of a smart diagnostic platform for heat usage facilities, and the creation of an acoustic-based continuous monitoring technology.

In particular, the "leakage monitoring terminal" developed by District Heating Safety will be deployed in the field. This device detects leaks and wirelessly transmits data, and its waterproof, dustproof, and vibration-resistant design enhances field applicability. It also collects temperature, pressure, and flow data in real time, which will be used for AI-based pipe integrity assessment and risk prediction.

Seoul Energy Corporation will select the pilot sections, provide data such as blueprints and records of vulnerable areas, and offer administrative support and technical consultation. Through this agreement, the corporation expects to overcome the limitations of inspections, reduce human error, and contribute to citizen safety and stable heat supply.

Kwak Seungshin, Head of Group Energy Division at Seoul Energy Corporation, stated, "It is necessary to move beyond field and manpower-centered inspection methods for heat transport facilities and to establish an advanced inspection system utilizing IoT and AI-based innovative technologies. We will do our utmost to ensure that this agreement translates into tangible business results, contributing to the safety of Seoul’s citizens and the provision of a stable heat supply."

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