Patent classifications
F16L55/00
Reducing the risk of corrosion in pipelines
A tubular includes a carbon steel main body defining a first flow passage. The carbon steel main body includes a first end and a second end. The carbon steel main body includes a beveled edge at the first end of the carbon steel main body. A corrosion resistant pup defines a second flow passage in-line with the first flow passage. The corrosion resistant pup includes a substantially same inner diameter and outer diameter as the carbon steel main body. The corrosion resistant pup includes a first end and a second end. The corrosion resistant pup includes a first beveled edge at the first end. The corrosion resistant pup is connected to the carbon steel main body by a weld along the beveled edge of the carbon steel main body and the beveled edge of the corrosion resistant pup.
Pig routing insert adapted for installation in a structure, structure and method
A pig routing insert or drain is used in various subsea systems having a block structure, e.g., block manifolds, with a plurality of perforated fluid passages. The insert generally includes a substantially unrestricted flow opening configured to allow substantially unrestricted fluid flow and passage of a cleaning pig, and a partially restricted opening having at least one pig blocking structure, in which the partially restricted opening is configured to allow substantially unrestricted fluid flow through the partially restricted opening whilst blocking the passage of the cleaning pig through the partially restricted opening. A method for manufacturing and installing the pig routing insert or drain in a machined block manifold includes positioning a manufactured pig routing insert at an intersection of first and second perforated fluid flow holes formed in a body of a structure and fastening the manufactured pig routing insert within the intersection in the body.
Pig routing insert adapted for installation in a structure, structure and method
A pig routing insert or drain is used in various subsea systems having a block structure, e.g., block manifolds, with a plurality of perforated fluid passages. The insert generally includes a substantially unrestricted flow opening configured to allow substantially unrestricted fluid flow and passage of a cleaning pig, and a partially restricted opening having at least one pig blocking structure, in which the partially restricted opening is configured to allow substantially unrestricted fluid flow through the partially restricted opening whilst blocking the passage of the cleaning pig through the partially restricted opening. A method for manufacturing and installing the pig routing insert or drain in a machined block manifold includes positioning a manufactured pig routing insert at an intersection of first and second perforated fluid flow holes formed in a body of a structure and fastening the manufactured pig routing insert within the intersection in the body.
PIPELINE INSPECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
There is provided a structure which can be suitable for use with a pipeline. The pipeline can include a plurality of pipe sections. The structure can be shaped and dimensioned to couple at least two pipe sections. The structure can include a housing which can be shaped and dimensioned to carry at least one device. The device(s) can be capable of receiving at least one detection signal associated with the pipeline. The detection signal(s) can be communicated within at least a portion of the pipeline. Moreover, the detection signal(s) can be received by an analyzer for analysis to determine at least one defect associable with the pipeline.
PIPELINE INSPECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
There is provided a structure which can be suitable for use with a pipeline. The pipeline can include a plurality of pipe sections. The structure can be shaped and dimensioned to couple at least two pipe sections. The structure can include a housing which can be shaped and dimensioned to carry at least one device. The device(s) can be capable of receiving at least one detection signal associated with the pipeline. The detection signal(s) can be communicated within at least a portion of the pipeline. Moreover, the detection signal(s) can be received by an analyzer for analysis to determine at least one defect associable with the pipeline.
Flow management systems and related methods for oil and gas applications
A flow management system includes an expandable device configured for attachment to a wall surface of a conduit and being adjustable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration, an electric actuator in fluid communication with the expandable device, and a control module. The control module is configured to control the electric actuator to flow a current to the expandable device to expand the expandable device for compacting a flow blockage within the conduit to create a channel adjacent the flow blockage and to terminate a flow of the current to the expandable device to collapse the expandable device for opening the channel to a fluid flow within the conduit.
Tamper Resistant Covers for Hose and/or Cable Connectors
Tamper-proof covers for enclosing hose connectors or cable connectors are described. The tamper proof covers may include first and second sections configured to fit about the long axis of the connector and to join to cover at least a portion of the connector so that the connector cannot be disconnected without removing the cover. The sections may be held in place using a cable seal, which must be cut to remove the cover.
Tamper Resistant Covers for Hose and/or Cable Connectors
Tamper-proof covers for enclosing hose connectors or cable connectors are described. The tamper proof covers may include first and second sections configured to fit about the long axis of the connector and to join to cover at least a portion of the connector so that the connector cannot be disconnected without removing the cover. The sections may be held in place using a cable seal, which must be cut to remove the cover.
MODULAR PIPE TRAVERSING APPARATUS
A robotic apparatus having first and second wheels with rollers coupled by a frame, third and fourth wheels with rollers circumferentially offset from the first and second wheels, and a clamping assembly coupled to the frame and configured to apply a force for urging the third and fourth wheels towards the pipe to secure the robotic apparatus thereon. Another robotic apparatus having first and second wheels with rollers on a first side of a pipe, third and fourth wheels with rollers on a second, opposing side of the pipe, and a clamping member coupling the first and second wheels to the third and fourth wheels and configured to apply a force for urging the wheels towards the pipe to secure the robotic apparatus thereon. The robotic apparatuses may have a modular design in which different sized clamping members/assemblies can be swapped out to accommodate pipes of different diameters.
MODULAR PIPE TRAVERSING APPARATUS
A robotic apparatus having first and second wheels with rollers coupled by a frame, third and fourth wheels with rollers circumferentially offset from the first and second wheels, and a clamping assembly coupled to the frame and configured to apply a force for urging the third and fourth wheels towards the pipe to secure the robotic apparatus thereon. Another robotic apparatus having first and second wheels with rollers on a first side of a pipe, third and fourth wheels with rollers on a second, opposing side of the pipe, and a clamping member coupling the first and second wheels to the third and fourth wheels and configured to apply a force for urging the wheels towards the pipe to secure the robotic apparatus thereon. The robotic apparatuses may have a modular design in which different sized clamping members/assemblies can be swapped out to accommodate pipes of different diameters.