The invention relates to a pipe having a thermoplastic casing surface a glass-fibre-reinforced thermo-setting coating surrounding the thermoplastic casing surface. The thermo-setting coating is formed from multiple layers of glass-fibre matting or glass-fibre fabric, or a combination of the two, wherein the layers are applied to the thermoplastic casing surface a wet-on-wet method using a vinylester, polyester or epoxy resin. According to the invention, an outer layer of the thermo-setting coating is formed from cross-wound glass-fibre fleece or glass-fibre fabric.

An apparatus and method for laying pipe in a ditch. The apparatus comprises a mobile platform having a longitudinal central axis. A support extends from the mobile platform and includes a cradle. The cradle supports a weight of a pipe segment in alignment with the central longitudinal axis of the mobile platform as the pipe laying apparatus transports the pipe segment to a location where the pipe segment is to be placed and as the pipe laying apparatus offloads the pipe segment at the location where the pipe segment is to be placed in the ditch.

An apparatus and method for laying pipe in a ditch. The apparatus comprises a mobile platform having a longitudinal central axis. A support extends from the mobile platform and includes a cradle. The cradle supports a weight of a pipe segment in alignment with the central longitudinal axis of the mobile platform as the pipe laying apparatus transports the pipe segment to a location where the pipe segment is to be placed and as the pipe laying apparatus offloads the pipe segment at the location where the pipe segment is to be placed in the ditch.

A system for transporting equipment and individuals within a conduit and/or a pipeline. The system includes a ground floor, a first floor, a connecting rod, an ovality compensation mechanism, a couple of holding arms at a top end of the system, and a winch. The ground floor and the first floor are configured to receive and keep an operator onto them. The ovality compensation mechanism is attached to a lower side of the first floor by utilizing a couple of connecting chains. The ovality compensation mechanism is configured to increase a diameter of a pipe segment of the pipeline.

A system for transporting equipment and individuals within a conduit and/or a pipeline. The system includes a ground floor, a first floor, a connecting rod, an ovality compensation mechanism, a couple of holding arms at a top end of the system, and a winch. The ground floor and the first floor are configured to receive and keep an operator onto them. The ovality compensation mechanism is attached to a lower side of the first floor by utilizing a couple of connecting chains. The ovality compensation mechanism is configured to increase a diameter of a pipe segment of the pipeline.

A programmable and remotely operated and controlled pipe laying apparatus and method of using it for transporting and laying pipe for a pipeline, that can receive, hold, transfer and/or transport and unload pipe in a ditch or other tight space otherwise requiring a side boom. The apparatus has a mobile platform with a longitudinal central axis. A support extends in an extensible manner from the mobile platform and aligns the weight of the pipe with that longitudinal central axis. A pipe holder is associated with the support to facilitate the receiving, holding, transferring and unloading of the pipe on the mobile platform. The apparatuses can cooperate and work in tandem to carry larger and heavier pipe than a single apparatus can handle.

A programmable and remotely operated and controlled pipe laying apparatus and method of using it for transporting and laying pipe for a pipeline, that can receive, hold, transfer and/or transport and unload pipe in a ditch or other tight space otherwise requiring a side boom. The apparatus has a mobile platform with a longitudinal central axis. A support extends in an extensible manner from the mobile platform and aligns the weight of the pipe with that longitudinal central axis. A pipe holder is associated with the support to facilitate the receiving, holding, transferring and unloading of the pipe on the mobile platform. The apparatuses can cooperate and work in tandem to carry larger and heavier pipe than a single apparatus can handle.

A carrier pipe is protected from corrosion by being received inside a casing at a location above ground. The casing, which can be formed from a polymer, defines a gap extending around an exterior surface of the carrier pipe. In one embodiment, the gap is substantially filled with a potting material having a corrosion-resistant property. In another embodiment, a self-contained impressed current cathodic protection system is received in the gap. A pull head is installed on the carrier pipe and/or casing for pulling the pipe assembly, including carrier pipe, casing, and elements received in the gap, into an underground bore as a single unit. In some embodiments multiple pipe assemblies are pulled together into the same bore.

An integrated jacking pipe comprising a concrete jacking envelope integrally-formed with and encircling a metal pipe, wherein said metal pipe comprises a spigot protruding from said concrete jacking envelope and a bell whose diameter is larger than a diameter of said spigot.

An integrated jacking pipe comprising a concrete jacking envelope integrally-formed with and encircling a metal pipe, wherein said metal pipe comprises a spigot protruding from said concrete jacking envelope and a bell whose diameter is larger than a diameter of said spigot.