Patent classifications
F16L9/14
ENERGY DISSIPATIVE TUBES, ARC-TRAPPING BUSHINGS, AND KITS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS INCORPORATING THE SAME
One aspect of the invention provides a system including: a length of energy-dissipative tubing; a first sealing device coupled to a first end of the length of energy-dissipative tubing; and a second sealing device coupled to a second end of the length of energy-dissipative tubing. Exposure to one or more selected from the group consisting of: fault currents or lightning strikes at an exposure point along the length of energy-dissipative tubing will produce arcs at the exposure point and at least one of the first end and the second end.
High strength, stretchable liner, for pipe
A liner tube for lining a pipe and pipe lining method. Liner material that includes a strength layer and felt backing layer forms the liner tube. The strength layer includes chopped strands of fiber oriented generally parallel to one another and distributed along the strength layer. The felt backing layer can be needle punched to the strength layer. Joining structure can connect opposite longitudinal edge margins of the liner material to form a tube shape. The liner tube is impregnated with a curable polymer, positioned in the pipe, and cured to form the liner. The liner stretches radially when it is positioned in the pipe. As the liner stretches, the strength layer remains fixed to the felt backing and the width of the overlapping edge margins does not decrease.
High strength, stretchable liner, for pipe
A liner tube for lining a pipe and pipe lining method. Liner material that includes a strength layer and felt backing layer forms the liner tube. The strength layer includes chopped strands of fiber oriented generally parallel to one another and distributed along the strength layer. The felt backing layer can be needle punched to the strength layer. Joining structure can connect opposite longitudinal edge margins of the liner material to form a tube shape. The liner tube is impregnated with a curable polymer, positioned in the pipe, and cured to form the liner. The liner stretches radially when it is positioned in the pipe. As the liner stretches, the strength layer remains fixed to the felt backing and the width of the overlapping edge margins does not decrease.
UTILIZATION OF POLYUREA-BASED COATINGS IN ENHANCING STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF POLYETHYLENE (PE) / POLYPROPYLENE (PP) PIPES AND PIPE FITTINGS
The present invention is directed to a pipe or pipe fitting comprising a polyurea-based coating, wherein the pipe or pipe fitting is made from plastic, wherein the plastic is selected from polyolefins, preferably polyethylene (PE) and/or polypropylene (PP). The polyurea-based coating allows for enhanced mechanical strength and performance of the pipe or pipe fitting comprising the polyurea-based coating compared to a corresponding pipe or pipe fitting not comprising the polyurea-based coating, wherein the mechanical strength and performance relate to hydrostatic pressure resistance according to the Hydrostatic Pressure Test under ISO 1167 and/or resistance to failure according to the Notched Pipe Test under ISO 13479 and/or long-term hydrostatic strength according to ISO 9080:2012 standard. This makes the pipes suitable for high-pressure applications, for example in the Oil and Gas industry, in particular to use of plastic pipes of the present invention comprising a polyurea-based coating for conveying process fluids in both water and hydrocarbon environments.
UTILIZATION OF POLYUREA-BASED COATINGS IN ENHANCING STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF POLYETHYLENE (PE) / POLYPROPYLENE (PP) PIPES AND PIPE FITTINGS
The present invention is directed to a pipe or pipe fitting comprising a polyurea-based coating, wherein the pipe or pipe fitting is made from plastic, wherein the plastic is selected from polyolefins, preferably polyethylene (PE) and/or polypropylene (PP). The polyurea-based coating allows for enhanced mechanical strength and performance of the pipe or pipe fitting comprising the polyurea-based coating compared to a corresponding pipe or pipe fitting not comprising the polyurea-based coating, wherein the mechanical strength and performance relate to hydrostatic pressure resistance according to the Hydrostatic Pressure Test under ISO 1167 and/or resistance to failure according to the Notched Pipe Test under ISO 13479 and/or long-term hydrostatic strength according to ISO 9080:2012 standard. This makes the pipes suitable for high-pressure applications, for example in the Oil and Gas industry, in particular to use of plastic pipes of the present invention comprising a polyurea-based coating for conveying process fluids in both water and hydrocarbon environments.
Pre-stressed concrete pipe
A pre-stressed concrete pipe is made by casting a concrete pipe inside a metal cylinder and then being pre-stressed by injecting solidifying compound under pressure into the boundary between the metal cylinder and concrete pipe, and includes a pair of end rings within the metal cylinder, each having a metal ring with an annular groove and an elastic band having a curved end to provide a rounded corner on the concrete pipe. After the solidifying compound is solidified, the concrete pipe retains the compression increasing its strength to withstand pressure, and moments caused by external loads. The pre-stressed concrete pipe further includes a bell ring mounted at one end and a spigot ring having a gasket ring at the other end. A bell clamp is mounted on the bell ring.
TUBE BODY INTERMEDIATE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING TUBE BODY
The tube body intermediate includes: a carbon fiber disposed with respect to an outer circumferential surface of a mandrel such that the carbon fiber extends in an axial direction of the mandrel in a manner of being wound by less than one turn; and a first fixing member wound with respect to an outer circumferential surface of the mandrel such that the first fixing member extends in the axial direction of the mandrel in a manner of being wound over the carbon fiber by one or more turns in a circumferential direction.
TUBE BODY INTERMEDIATE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING TUBE BODY
The tube body intermediate includes: a carbon fiber disposed with respect to an outer circumferential surface of a mandrel such that the carbon fiber extends in an axial direction of the mandrel in a manner of being wound by less than one turn; and a first fixing member wound with respect to an outer circumferential surface of the mandrel such that the first fixing member extends in the axial direction of the mandrel in a manner of being wound over the carbon fiber by one or more turns in a circumferential direction.
Methods of conducting coiled tubing operations
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods of coating a coiled tubing string, methods of conducting tubing operations using a coated tubing string, and associated apparatus thereof. In one implementation, a method of conducting a coiled tubing operation, includes forming a tubing string. The tubing string has a central annulus, an inner surface, and an outer surface, and the tubing string is formed from a metallic material. The method also includes coiling the tubing string onto a spool, and moving a coating into the central annulus. The method also includes curing the coating onto the inner surface of the tubing string to form a layer of the coating on the inner surface of the tubing string.
Pipe heat insulation casing and erection method
The invention relates to pipelines and equipment useful in nuclear power plants, heat power engineering, manufacturing engineering, petrochemistry, water supply, chemical and aerospace industries, and other fields. The invention relates to a pipe heat insulation casing consisted of metal elements and assembly method ensuring reliable electrical insulation of all elements. The connection of the metal elements is with lapping, the elements are with openings in the lapping area where the electrically-insulating spacers are set made of resilient, elastic-plastic, plastic, fully viscous or partially solidified material ensuring electrical insulation between the adjacent elements. The electrically-insulating spacers are applied to the lapping areas of the metal elements to fill the openings of the lapping areas thus arranging reliable pin connections between the spacer and adjacent casing elements. Multiple pin connections ensure fixation of the adjacent metal elements without any failure to electrical insulation of each other.