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Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Puts Inspection Robot Into Routine Operation at No. 4 PP Unit

leaderobot.com reported that an explosion-proof wheeled inspection robot at Zhenhai Refining & Chemical’s No. 4 polypropylene unit completed commissioning and verification and began routine operation.

What happened

According to the report, the robot completed commissioning and verification on August 20, 2026, and began operation. It mainly conducts equipment and pump inspections, checks valve positions and detects leaks beneath the central pipe rack on the unit’s first level.

Sources

Translated from the Japanese original: /news/sekika-kakusha-de-junken-robotto-joutaika-chinkai-ha-4-gou-p-a37384. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.