Sungho Cho

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Sungho Cho is a leading researcher in the field of robotic pipeline inspection, with a primary focus on developing advanced non-destructive evaluation (NDE) technologies for natural gas infrastructure. His work centers on creating in-pipe robots capable of inspecting "unpiggable" pipelines—those that cannot be inspected using conventional tools due to size constraints or operational challenges. Cho’s major contributions include the development of the Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) system for the "PIBOT" robot, a project initiated in 2011 with KOGAS, designed to inspect 16” to 14” pipelines. He has also pioneered the Remote Field Eddy Current Testing (RFECT) system, enhancing sensor extendibility through parallel lock-in amplifiers. His most cited work, "Development of MFL system for in-pipe robot for unpiggable natural gas pipelines" (2013), has garnered 11 citations, reflecting its foundational impact. With a total of 25 citations across his top papers, Cho’s innovations are critical for ensuring the safety and integrity of aging gas pipeline networks, making him a key figure in pipeline robotics and NDE research.

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1. 1
   Development of MFL system for in-pipe robot for unpiggable natural gas pipelines

   11 citations · 2013
2. 2
   Inspection of Unpiggable Natural Gas Pipelines Using In-Pipe Robot

   9 citations · 2016
3. 3
   Development of RFECT system for in-line inspection robot considering extendibility of receiving sensors based on parallel lock-in amplifier

   3 citations · 2017
4. 4
   Development of RFECT System for In-line Inspection Robot for Unpiggable Natural Gas Pipeline

   2 citations · 2016

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