公开(公告)号：US20080053481A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：US11575237

申请日：2005-09-27

Applicant: Jean-Baptiste Franqueville

Inventor： Jean-Baptiste Franqueville

IPC: B08B9/04 ,  F16L101/12 ,  F16L55/28

CPC classification number: B08B9/053 ,  B08B9/055 ,  B08B9/0551 ,  F16L55/38 ,  F16L55/46 ,  F16L2101/12 ,  F16L2101/30

Abstract: An installation for and a method for driving a submarine pipeline scraper, wherein one of the ends of the pipeline has a launch device and the other end has a receiving device. The scraper defines an upstream chamber and a downstream chamber. It can be launched inside the pipeline from the launch device in the direction of the receiving device, allowing water to enter through the launch device in order to subject the upstream chamber to hydrostatic pressure. The receiving device is identical to the launch device, such that water can enter through the receiving device in order to balance the pressure of the two chambers, and also enables a fluid to be injected into the downstream chamber to drive the scraper toward the launch device.

Abstract translation: 用于驱动海底管线刮板的安装和方法，其中管道的一端具有发射装置，另一端具有接收装置。 刮刀限定上游室和下游室。 它可以在发射装置的管道内沿接收装置的方向发射，允许水通过发射装置进入，以使上游室受到静水压力。 接收装置与发射装置相同，使得水可以通过接收装置进入以平衡两个腔室的压力，并且还使流体能够被喷射到下游腔室中以朝向发射装置驱动刮板 。

公开(公告)号：US20070269269A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：US11436693

申请日：2006-05-18

Applicant: Martin Coronado ,  Luis Mendez

Inventor： Martin Coronado ,  Luis Mendez

IPC: F16L1/028

CPC classification number: F16L55/28 ,  F16L55/38 ,  G02B6/4464

Abstract: A flexible pipe pig includes a grouping of a plurality of individual piglets and at least one flexible member interconnecting piglets. An optic fiber for installation in an extended conduit. The fiber includes a length of optic fiber and at least one flexible pipe pig attached thereto. A method for preparing an optic fiber for installation through a conduit. The method includes attaching a flexible pipe pig, having a grouping of a plurality of piglets, to the optic fiber. A pipe pig including a body having a non-deflected outside dimension in a single cross-section of the body, which represents a largest transaxial cross-section of the body, the cross-section of the body being smaller than an inside dimension of a conduit through which the pipe pig is intended to be run.

Abstract translation: 柔性管猪包括多个单独仔猪的组和至少一个互连仔猪的柔性构件。 用于安装在延长导管中的光纤。 纤维包括长度的光纤和至少一个附接到其上的柔性管猪。 一种用于准备通过导管安装的光纤的方法。 该方法包括将具有多个仔猪的分组的柔性管猪连接到光纤。 一种管体，其包括身体的单个横截面中具有非偏转外部尺寸的主体，其表示主体的最大横轴截面，所述主体的横截面小于所述主体的内部尺寸 导管将通过管道运行。

公开(公告)号：US20070199383A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-30

申请号：US11563489

申请日：2006-11-27

Applicant: Paul Lander ,  Philip Maltby

Inventor： Paul Lander ,  Philip Maltby

IPC: G01H3/00 ,  F16L55/46 ,  F16L55/32 ,  F16L55/40

CPC classification number: G01H3/00 ,  F16L55/32 ,  F16L55/38 ,  F16L55/46

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for mapping vibrations in a pipeline using an in-flow vehicle (“IFV”) are provided. The IFV is propelled through a pipeline, either by fluid flow or by self-propulsion. The IFV includes one or more vibration sensors, a power source, and electronic instrumentation that is programmed to records vibrations present in the fluid periodically as the IFV travels through the pipeline. Processed vibrations are periodically stored in the memory of the vehicle and subsequently transferred to a computer. The processed vibrations are analyzed to determine the location of the vibration energies emanating from any leaks present in the pipeline.

Abstract translation: 提供了使用流动车辆（“IFV”）在管道中映射振动的装置和方法。 IFV通过管道被推进，通过流体流动或通过自推进。 IFV包括一个或多个振动传感器，电源和电子仪器，其被编程为在IFV行进通过管道时周期性地记录存在于流体中的振动。 处理的振动被周期性地存储在车辆的存储器中并随后传送到计算机。 分析处理的振动，以确定从管道中存在的任何泄漏产生的振动能量的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20060157193A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：US11316688

申请日：2005-12-22

Applicant: William Young

Inventor： William Young

IPC: B32B37/00

CPC classification number: B08B9/0552 ,  F16K7/10 ,  F16L55/38 ,  F16L55/40 ,  G01F25/0015 ,  Y10T137/0318

Abstract: The invention is generally directed to a pipeline sphere, and more specifically a seamless pipeline sphere wherein said sphere presents a flexible, seamless outer layer surrounding an inflatable inner bladder portion which itself defines a hollow chamber. The outer layer and the inner bladder portion contain apertures which are aligned to form a channel connecting the hollow chamber to the outside environment. A weighted material may be added to the pipeline sphere, if desired.

公开(公告)号：US20060150858A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-13

申请号：US10535583

申请日：2003-11-18

Applicant: Ernest Appleton

Inventor： Ernest Appleton

IPC: B61B13/10

CPC classification number: F16L55/38 ,  F16L55/34

Abstract: A vehicle (1) for travelling along a conduit (2) such as a pipeline having fluid flowing therein is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a first body carrying a first set of retractable bristles (12) for engaging an internal wall of the conduit such that the bristles resist movement of the first body in a first direction more than in a second direction, and a second set of retractable bristles (13) for engaging the internal wall of the conduit such that the bristles resist movement of the first body in the second direction more than in the first direction. A thread follower (16) carries a third set of resilient bristles (18) for engaging the internal wall of the conduit such that the bristles resist movement of the thread follower in the first direction more than in the second direction. A turbine (5) is actuated by fluid flow in the conduit to cause rotation of a reverse traverse screw (14) to move the first body and thread follower towards and away from each other. The first (12) and second (13) bristles are stiffer than the third bristles (18).

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于沿着诸如流体流动的管道的管道（2）行进的车辆（1）。 车辆包括承载第一组可缩回刷毛（12）的第一主体，用于接合导管的内壁，使得刷毛抵抗第一主体在第一方向上比第二方向更大的运动;以及第二组 可伸缩的刷毛（13），用于接合管道的内壁，使得刷毛抵抗第一主体在第二方向上比第一方向更大的移动。 螺纹从动件（16）承载第三组弹性刷毛（18），用于接合导管的内壁，使得刷毛抵抗线跟随器在第一方向上比第二方向更大的运动。 涡轮机（5）由导管中的流体流动致动，以使反向横动螺钉（14）旋转以使第一机身和螺纹随动件相互移动并远离彼此。 第一（12）和第二（13）刷毛比第三刷毛（18）更硬。

公开(公告)号：US20050098100A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-12

申请号：US10652095

申请日：2003-08-29

Applicant: Herbert Martin ,  Andreas Collmer ,  Martin Stiegler ,  Manfred Michelfelder

Inventor： Herbert Martin ,  Andreas Collmer ,  Martin Stiegler ,  Manfred Michelfelder

IPC: B05B12/14 ,  B08B9/04 ,  F16L55/38 ,  F17D3/08 ,  B05C11/00 ,  B05B15/00

CPC classification number: F16L55/38 ,  B05B12/1481 ,  B08B9/055 ,  B08B9/0554 ,  B08B9/0557 ,  F17D3/08

Abstract: The two sealing lips of a pig, which is driven by a pushing medium for delivering a coating material for the mass-production coating of workpieces, have a self-sharpening sealing edge contacting the inner wall of the piggable line. Flat outer surface parts of the sealing lip formed ahead of and behind the sealing edge are angled against the inner wall of the line for an unloaded pig, while the inner surface part in the axial direction is pressed flat against the line under loading by the pushing medium. The production of the pig is realized through turning and subsequent shaping of the sealing lips in a transport sleeve in which the pig is kept and brought to its insertion location.

Abstract translation: 由用于输送工件的批量生产涂层的涂料的推动介质驱动的猪的两个密封唇具有接触可分配线的内壁的自磨锐密封边缘。 形成在密封边缘前方和后方的密封唇的平坦的外表面部分相对于无负载的猪的线的内壁成角度，同时轴向的内表面部分通过推动 中。 猪的生产通过在保持猪并被带到其插入位置的运输套筒中的密封唇的转动和随后的成形来实现。

公开(公告)号：US20050016302A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：US10838158

申请日：2004-04-30

Applicant: Neil Andrew Simpson ,  Susan D'Arcy ,  David Russell

Inventor： Neil Andrew Simpson ,  Susan D'Arcy ,  David Russell

IPC: B08B9/04 ,  E21B23/00 ,  E21B23/14 ,  E21B37/00 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B47/08 ,  E21B49/08 ,  F16L55/38 ,  G01N29/00 ,  G01M19/00 ,  G01N9/24

CPC classification number: F16L55/38 ,  B08B9/049 ,  B08B9/051 ,  E21B23/14 ,  E21B37/00 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B47/082 ,  E21B49/081 ,  E21B2023/008 ,  F16L2101/12

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for performing an operation in a tubular. In one aspect, a method comprises positioning an apparatus in the tubular, the apparatus having a tractor portion and an auxiliary module. The method further includes operating the tractor portion to move the apparatus through the tubular and operating the auxiliary module to perform the operation in the tubular. In another aspect, an apparatus for use in a tubular is provided. The apparatus comprises a tractor having a drive member for moving the apparatus in a desired direction, a turbine member adapted to be driven by moving fluid and a conversion member for converting movement of the turbine member to power the drive member. The apparatus further includes an auxiliary module for use in performing an operation in the tubular.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种用于在管状物中进行操作的方法和装置。 一方面，一种方法包括将装置定位在管状物中，该装置具有拖拉机部分和辅助模块。 该方法还包括操作拖拉机部分以使装置移动通过管状物并操作辅助模块以在管状物中进行操作。 另一方面，提供一种用于管状的装置。 该装置包括：拖拉机，具有用于沿期望的方向移动装置的驱动构件;适于由移动流体驱动的涡轮机构;以及转换构件，用于转换涡轮构件的运动以驱动驱动构件。 该装置还包括用于在管状件中执行操作的辅助模块。

公开(公告)号：US20030150285A1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-14

申请号：US10352915

申请日：2003-01-29

Applicant: CEGELEC

Inventor： Jean-Pierre Tasca

IPC: G01M019/00

CPC classification number: F16L55/38 ,  F16L2101/30 ,  F16L2101/50

Abstract: A method of inspecting district heating pipes consists in introducing into the pipe a vehicle including an uninflated balloon and a pulley in which a cable is inserted. The vehicle is immobilized in the pipe by inflating the balloon. A sensor is moved in the pipe by fixing it to one end of the cable and pulling on the other end of the cable to move the sensor toward the immobilized vehicle in order to inspect the pipe. The vehicle includes a parachute and is propelled in the pipe by introducing into the pipe a fluid under pressure that acts on the parachute. The balloon is deflated when the sensor reaches the vehicle immobilized in the pipe. The vehicle and the sensor are withdrawn from the pipe by pulling on the end of the cable so that the inspection is carried out during the return travel of the vehicle and the sensor. With this method, the inspection can be carried out with access from only one end of the pipe.

Abstract translation: 检查区域供暖管道的方法是在管道中引入包括未充气的气囊和滑轮，其中插入有电缆。 车辆通过使球囊膨胀而固定在管道中。 传感器通过将传感器固定在电缆的一端并拉动电缆的另一端而将传感器移向固定的车辆，以检查管道。 车辆包括降落伞，并通过在管道中引入作用在降落伞上的压力下的流体而在管道中被推进。 当传感器到达固定在管道中的车辆时，气球会放气。 通过拉动电缆的端部将车辆和传感器从管道中取出，使得在车辆和传感器的返回行程期间执行检查。 使用这种方法，可以仅从管道的一端进行检查。

公开(公告)号：US20020080234A1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-27

申请号：US09981300

申请日：2001-10-16

Inventor： Hans Oberdorfer

IPC: H04N007/18

CPC classification number: F16L55/38

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for inspecting hollow spaces such as pipes, conduits, structures or containers. The device consists of the following: a probe with a built-in camera (5.0) whose objective is oriented towards a front end of a base body (1.0) of said probe; a hose-type supply line to the probe for a liquid or gaseous medium, said line being connected to the back end of the base body of said probe; a supply unit for the hose-type supply line, which is situated outside of the area where the probe is being used; at least one outlet nozzle (3.0) for the medium, which is located on the probe; and transmission means which are provided between the camera (5.0) and an evaluating and/or reproducing unit. At least three rotating outlet nozzles for the medium are situated on the periphery of the base body (1.0) between its front and back end and the jet axis of the medium is angled at 0null to 45null from the central longitudinal axis between the front and back end of the base body (1.0).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于检查诸如管道，管道，结构或容器的中空空间的装置。 该装置由以下组成：具有内置照相机（5.0）的探针，其目标朝向所述探针的基体（1.0）的前端; 用于液体或气体介质的探针的软管型供应管线，所述管线连接到所述探针的基体的后端; 用于软管型供应管线的供应单元，其位于使用探针的区域的外部; 用于介质的至少一个出口喷嘴（3.0），其位于探针上; 以及设置在相机（5.0）和评估和/或再现单元之间的传输装置。 用于介质的至少三个旋转出口喷嘴位于其前端和后端之间的基体（1.0）的周边上，并且介质的射流轴线与前部之间的中心纵向轴线成0°至45° 和基体（1.0）的后端。

公开(公告)号：US06190090B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-20

申请号：US09068147

申请日：1998-10-06

Applicant: Douglas Clinton Campbell ,  Brian Varney

Inventor： Douglas Clinton Campbell ,  Brian Varney

IPC: B08B9055

CPC classification number: F16L55/38 ,  B08B9/0551 ,  Y10S166/902

Abstract: An apparatus for use in a pipeline is disclosed. The apparatus has a housing through which pipeline fluids may enter from the rear of the housing, pass through the housing and subsequently exit from the housing. A first bonnet, having several openings, is mounted at the front of the housing on a shaft which is oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing. A second bonnet is mounted on the housing and fits over the first bonnet. The second bonnet has openings which, when aligned with the openings in the first bonnet, permit the flow of pipeline fluid out of the housing in various directions. The first bonnet is movable in relation to the second bonnet so as to vary the degree of alignment of the openings in the bonnets. By varying the degree of alignment of the openings in the bonnets, the flow of fluids through the housing is regulated so as to control the speed of the apparatus.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在管道中使用的装置。 设备具有壳体，管道流体可以通过该壳体从壳体的后部进入，穿过壳体并随后从壳体离开。 具有多个开口的第一发动机罩安装在壳体的前部，该轴线平行于壳体的纵向轴线定向。 第二个阀盖安装在壳体上，并安装在第一个阀盖上。 第二阀盖具有开口，当与第一阀盖中的开口对准时，允许管道流体沿各个方向流出壳体。 第一阀盖可相对于第二阀盖移动，以改变阀芯中的开口的对准程度。 通过改变阀芯中的开口的对准程度，调节通过壳体的流体流动，以便控制装置的速度。