Patent classifications
F16L58/00
PIPELINE IDENTIFICATION AND CALIBRATION APPARATUS
A pipeline identification and calibration apparatus coupled to a pipe communicates with an in-line inspection tool to help a user to determine an extent of damage suffered by the pipe is provided. The apparatus includes a communication sheet coupled to the pipe and having a pipe calibration area and a pipe identification area, the pipe calibration area having a plurality of etchings, voids or magnetic inserts having variable dimensions and spacing between adjacent members of either the etchings, voids or the magnetic inserts. The user compares data generated by the in-line inspection tool to the etchings, voids or magnetic inserts on the pipe calibration area of the communication sheet to determine the extent of damage to the pipe.
Inline Cycle Fuse
A system and method of predicting impending failure of a pressure vessel include a pressure vessel, a fluid source, a line coupled to the pressure vessel and to the fluid source, an apparatus, a sensor and a controller. The apparatus includes a conduit and a containment structure. The containment structure includes a cavity separated from an interior of the conduit by a portion of a conduit wall of the conduit. The sensor is configured to determine a value of a physical property in the cavity. The controller is in signal communication with the sensor and configured to detect a change in the value. The method includes determining a first value of a physical property in the cavity, experiencing a failure of the conduit wall, determining a second value of the physical property in the cavity, and detecting a difference between the first and second values.
System and method utilizing a light transfer protocol for sensor monitoring hose assembly degradation
A system and method utilizing a light transfer protocol for a sensor that monitors hose assembly degradation is disclosed. The system includes a sensor having one or more first alignment features, a contactless switch, and a light transmitter configured to transmit a light transfer protocol. The light transfer protocol is a sensor unique identification code recognizable by a gateway device that automatically pairs the sensor to the gateway device.
Water removal from anti-agglomerate LDHIs
A method of controlling corrosion in a subsea pipeline is disclosed which includes supplying a low dose inhibitor stream (LDHI) comprised of a quaternary amine and drying with a desiccant.
Water removal from anti-agglomerate LDHIs
A method of controlling corrosion in a subsea pipeline is disclosed which includes supplying a low dose inhibitor stream (LDHI) comprised of a quaternary amine and drying with a desiccant.
Provision of electrical continuity and/or radial support
Flexible pipe body, a flexible pipe and a method of manufacturing pipe body are disclosed. The flexible pipe body comprises a tensile armour layer and a supporting layer radially outside, or radially inside, and in an abutting relationship with the tensile armour layer. The supporting layer comprises a helically wound constraining tape element and a helically wound electrically conductive tape element.
Provision of electrical continuity and/or radial support
Flexible pipe body, a flexible pipe and a method of manufacturing pipe body are disclosed. The flexible pipe body comprises a tensile armour layer and a supporting layer radially outside, or radially inside, and in an abutting relationship with the tensile armour layer. The supporting layer comprises a helically wound constraining tape element and a helically wound electrically conductive tape element.
SMART HIGH INTEGRITY PROTECTION SYSTEM
A computer-based corrosion/erosion module, communicatively coupled with a probe, estimates corrosion/erosion rates in a pipeline based on metal loss measurements. A High Integrity Protection System (HIPS), upstream of the corrosion/erosion module, includes at least two pressure-sensing elements, connected to the pipeline, for capturing pressure readings associated with inside pressures of the pipeline. The HIPS also includes at least two final elements configured to stop a flow of fluid through the pipeline. A logic solver, coupled with the corrosion/erosion module and the HIPS, is configured to automatically monitor mechanical integrity of the pipeline in real time using the captured pressure readings and estimated metal loss measurements. The logic solver determines a trip set point adjustment using the estimated metal loss measurements and provides the trip set point adjustment to the final elements.
GLASS TUBE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINERS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR A GLASS TUBE
A glass tube for pharmaceutical containers and a manufacturing process for a glass tube are provided. The glass tubes are characterized by a homogenous and low alkali leachability on the inner surface.
GLASS TUBE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINERS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR A GLASS TUBE
A glass tube for pharmaceutical containers and a manufacturing process for a glass tube are provided. The glass tubes are characterized by a homogenous and low alkali leachability on the inner surface.