A steam generator for use with a liner assembly for pipeline repair or reinforcement, includes: a water heater configured to heat water to generate steam; a water feed conduit configured to convey water to the water heater; an air heater configured to generate heated air; an air supply conduit configured to convey pressurized air to the air heater; a heated air supply conduit configured to convey heated air from the air heater to the water heater to yield a steam-air mixture; and an output conduit configured to convey the steam-air mixture from the water heater. An automated steam generator system including the steam generator is also described.

A light head for use in relining a pipe is disclosed. The light head comprises a proximal end cap, a distal end cap, and at least one body between the proximal end cap and the distal end cap. The proximal end cap also has an air inlet. The body has a longitudinal hole extending from the proximal end cap through the centre of the body towards the distal end cap and at least one air channel extending radially from the longitudinal hole to a radial air outlet. The longitudinal hole is configured to receive air from the air inlet such that in use air from the air inlet passes through the body and exits at the radial air outlet. The body is configured for supporting at least one light emitting diode on the periphery of the body in order to emit light radially from the light head towards the pipe.

A lining element for the rehabilitation of a pipeline, the lining element having a substrate layer including a resin-absorbing material and a coating system, the coating system including a fluid-tight barrier layer system formed from several layers.

A method for rehabilitating a pipeline with a liner includes providing a coupling member to connect a liner to a pipeline element. A first alignment element is connected to an end of the host pipe and a second alignment element to an end of the coupling member to axially align both components. A length of the liner is provided through the pipe and the coupling member to expose a joining section of the liner outside the pipe. The coupling member is brought towards the pipe such that the first and second alignment elements mate and the joining section of the liner is received in the coupling member. The joining section of the liner is pressurized to engage an interior surface of the coupling member, and a curable resin composition of the liner is cured to form a functional joint between the coupling member and the liner joining section.

The method is for manufacturing a tube in which a stretching film is fastened for a length of over one turn on both sides of a tube mesh that is only expandable on a circumference thereof. Each film is also fastened to itself. An expandable tube is formed which is expandable to a circumference allowed by the tube mesh.

The invention refers to a method for laminating a tubular film (1) preferably manufactured by means of blown film (co-) extrusion with a material capable of absorbing resin or liquids, wherein the tubular film (1) is laminated over its entire perimeter with several layers (10, 11, 12, 13; 20, 21, 22; 30, 31) overlapping or positioned directly opposite one another on their front sides containing material capable of absorbing resin or liquids, so that essentially there are no areas left along the perimeter of the tubular film (1) not covered by the laminated layers (10, 11, 12, 13; 20, 21, 22; 30, 31). The invention also refers to a tubular film laminated in such a way and to various applications.

The present invention relates to lining hoses with at least one seamless tubular inner foil and the at least one curable layer comprising at least one fiber ribbon impregnated with a curable resin for the renovation of fluid carrying pipe systems wherein the tubular inner foil is in contact with the resin impregnated fiber ribbon respectively the resin impregnated fiber ribbons and comprises functional groups and/or an armoring or reinforcement on the surface which, after installation, is oriented towards the resin impregnated fiber ribbon respectively fiber ribbons.

The present invention relates to the use of a lining hose with at least one seamless tubular inner foil and at least one curable layer comprising at least one fiber ribbon impregnated with a curable resin for the renovation of pressurized fluid carrying pipe systems.

An expandable pipe for restoring a damaged pipe is provided. The expandable pipe includes a liner formed of thermoplastic polyurethane, and grout material applied to the exterior surface of the liner. The exterior surface includes a plurality of flared tips and grooves, and each groove is located between adjacent flared tips. The grout material is disposed on the flared tips and in the grooves of the liner. The method used to restore the damaged pipe includes clamping the liner with the grout material on a puller-sealer fixture having a U-shaped cross-section to prevent debris from entering the interior of the liner, and pulling the puller-sealer fixture and liner through the damaged pipe. The grout material expands in volume upon exposure to moisture, ultra violet radiation, heat, and/or ultrasonics, and fills cracks or other imperfections and voids along the interior surface of the conduit, caused by corrosion, erosion, or other circumstances.

A pipe-liner system for lining a pipe and methods of use thereof. A continuous, eversible extended liner is formed from a pipe-liner attached to an extender-tube via a substantially leak-proof connection there between. Lengths of the extender-tube and the pipe-liner are each chosen so that the pipe-liner is caused to be accurately positioned within the pipe upon everting the extended liner into the pipe by a pressurized fluid. The pipe-liner is held against an interior surface of the pipe being lined by inserting an inflatable bladder into the extended liner and filling the bladder with pressurized fluid. When a resin in the pipe-liner has hardened, the bladder is removed and the extender-tube is detached from the pipe-liner.