F16L23/16

SELF-SEALING A FLANGE
20220154859 · 2022-05-19 ·

A sealing assembly for flanges is described. The sealing assembly includes a wedge, a first sealing element, a second sealing element, and a fastener. The wedge has a first surface, a second surface, and a third surface. The first surface defines a pressure void with a first flange and a second flange. The first sealing element engages the second surface of the wedge and the first flange. The second sealing element engages the third surface of the wedge and the second flange. The fastener couples the first sealing element, the first flange, the second flange, and the second sealing element together. The wedge slides toward the sealing elements responsive to a pressure increase in the pressure void. The sealing elements force the flanges toward each other responsive to the wedge sliding toward the first sealing element and the second sealing element.

DEVICE FOR CONNECTING A GAS-CARRYING PIPE ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING A GAS-CARRYING PIPE ELEMENT
20230265950 · 2023-08-24 ·

The present invention relates to a device 100 for connecting a gas-conducting conduit element 1, in particular a hydrogen-conducting conduit element, to a counterpart 2, in particular a component, comprising: at least one screw body 10, which is configured to be brought into tight engagement, in particular into gas-tight engagement, with the counterpart 2; a first seal 3, which is in the form of a valve body 3a which is configured to be brought into contact, in particular into gas-tight contact, with a valve seat 4 provided on the counterpart 2, or which is in the form of a flat seal; and a second seal 5 which operates on a sealing effect principle according to which the sealing effect is exerted or deployed irrespective of an axial displacement, in particular in an installation direction E, which is necessary for creating the sealing effect of the first seal 3.

Connection System
20220146023 · 2022-05-12 · ·

A system of connecting two flexible tubes together using the rolled back ends of the tubs to create abutment surfaces which when urged together for a fluid-tight seal. The rolled back ends are supported on tube supports including a spigot extending along the outside of the tube and over which the rolled ends are supported. Urging two rolled backed ends together creates a fluid tight seal. This may be achieved by attaching flanges to the rolled back ends and using standing clamping means. Alternatively, other types of clamping means can be used.

Apparatus for hydrostatic testing using power from and ROV
11767941 · 2023-09-26 ·

Apparatus for hydrostatic testing of items having a flanged opening, such as flanged pipe sections, which apparatus contains a actuator having a actuator shaft attached to a blind flange, which actuator can be powered from a power source on a remotely operated vehicle, which items include those items located on land as well as subsea. Also provided is a remotely operated vehicle having a power source such as a hydraulic system that is used to operate the actuator on the hydrostatic testing apparatus.

Apparatus for hydrostatic testing using power from and ROV
11767941 · 2023-09-26 ·

Apparatus for hydrostatic testing of items having a flanged opening, such as flanged pipe sections, which apparatus contains a actuator having a actuator shaft attached to a blind flange, which actuator can be powered from a power source on a remotely operated vehicle, which items include those items located on land as well as subsea. Also provided is a remotely operated vehicle having a power source such as a hydraulic system that is used to operate the actuator on the hydrostatic testing apparatus.

CONNECTOR FOR PIPELINES AND METHOD TO CONNECT THE CONNECTOR TO A PIPELINE
20220010900 · 2022-01-13 ·

A connector for a pipeline, in particular for conveying hydrocarbons, extends along a longitudinal axis and has a gripping portion configured to be fitted around and clamped to the outer face; a sleeve portion, which is mounted in sliding manner to the gripping portion; a metal front gasket configured to be placed between the front end face and a face of the sleeve portion; and linear actuators connected with the gripping portion and the sleeve portion to axially compress the metal front gasket between the front end face of the pipeline and the face of the sleeve portion.

ACTIVE SEALING RING, IN PARTICULAR FOR AN AUTO COUPLING
20220010901 · 2022-01-13 ·

A sealing ring provides a fluid seal between a first flange and a second flange. The sealing ring forms a tubular element and includes a tapering wall member defining an interior funnel-shaped through-going opening extending axially and tapering from a proximal end to a distal end. The tapering wall member is made from a resilient material proving an axial deflection of the tapering wall member when exposed to an axial force.

Apparatus For Hydrostatic Testing Using Power From and ROV
20210348704 · 2021-11-11 · ·

Apparatus for hydrostatic testing of items having a flanged opening, such as flanged pipe sections, which apparatus contains a actuator having a actuator shaft attached to a blind flange, which actuator can be powered from a power source on a remotely operated vehicle, which items include those items located on land as well as subsea. Also provided is a remotely operated vehicle having a power source such as a hydraulic system that is used to operate the actuator on the hydrostatic testing apparatus.

Apparatus For Hydrostatic Testing Using Power From and ROV
20210348704 · 2021-11-11 · ·

Apparatus for hydrostatic testing of items having a flanged opening, such as flanged pipe sections, which apparatus contains a actuator having a actuator shaft attached to a blind flange, which actuator can be powered from a power source on a remotely operated vehicle, which items include those items located on land as well as subsea. Also provided is a remotely operated vehicle having a power source such as a hydraulic system that is used to operate the actuator on the hydrostatic testing apparatus.

Wedge adapter seal

A wedge adapter seal may comprise a hard tube having a radially projecting flange and a wedge shaped body comprising a base flange and extending between a base flange face and a sealing face, wherein the hard tube is in fluid communication with the wedge shaped body with the radially projecting flange coupled proximate the sealing face. A wedge adapter seal may further comprise a ferrule coupled to the hard tube, wherein the ferrule comprises the radially projecting flange, a traveling flange disposed about the hard tube and configured to travel axially with respect to the hard tube, wherein the traveling flange comprises at least one of a triangular geometry having convex sides forming a Reuleaux triangle, a circular geometry, a rectangular geometry, a square geometry, or an oblique geometry.