摘要:
An apparatus for electrically charging a rechargeable power source of a pipeline tool while the tool is located within a pipeline comprises a power module including a charging power source, an insertion module including an insertion mechanism having a charging plug for mating with a charging socket of the pipeline tool and a drive assembly operable to extend and retract the charging plug, and a power line electrically connecting the charging power source to the charging plug. The charging power source, power line, and charging plug may be enclosed by a pressure barrier and brought into pressure equalization with the pipeline, wherein the power line does not cross the barrier. The charging power source may include batteries or a generator. If a generator is employed and a pressure barrier must be maintained, a magnetic coupling may be used to transmit kinetic energy across the barrier for input to the generator.
摘要:
Provided is an inspection robot that is self-propelled on piping, measures moisture contained in a lagging material using a mounted inspection device, for example, a neutron moisture meter, and detects risk of corrosion. The inspection robot includes a main frame 1 including a recessed part 17 fit onto an outer circumferential surface of piping P, a main frame drive mechanism (first drive mechanism) D1 that causes the main frame to advance/retract in an axis direction of the piping, a revolving member 32 supported in an advanceable/retractable manner along an arc-shaped locus in the recessed part of the main frame, a revolving member drive mechanism (second drive mechanism) D2 that moves the revolving member, and an inspection device mounted on the revolving member.
摘要:
A pipeline pig for wetting the top inner surface of a pipeline comprising a pig body, one or more circular brushes attached to the pig body, and means for rotating the one or more circular brushes as the pig moves through the pipeline.
摘要:
The invention relates to a method for introducing a pig-type tool (2) into an operational pipeline (4), such as a fluid conduit. According to said method, the pipeline (4) is drilled while in service and the tool (2) is introduced into the pipeline (4) through the drilled hole (4.4). A method for exploring, determining the soiling level in, cleaning, measuring, inspecting, repairing or similar pipelines by means of an adequate, pig-type tool is created by appropriately removing the tool from the pipeline. The invention further relates to a device and a tool which allow/s the disclosed method to be carried out. The invention makes it possible to cost-efficiently process pipelines which are not piggable otherwise.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a tool for use in an oil pipe having a fluoropolymer coating imparting substantially reduced adhesion of asphaltenes, paraffin wax, and inorganic scale, so as to reduce plugging of said tool, and impermeability to salt water so as to protect the tool pipe from corrosion. Such a tool is particularly useful in a pipe coated in a similar manner.
摘要:
A robot (10) for inspection adapted to travel virtually unlimited distances through small-diameter enclosed spaces such as pipes, conduits or ducts, preferably using a fluid-driven turbine power generation and storage system (80) supplying power to wheel drive modules. The robot preferably includes a drive module (20) having a plurality of wheels (30) inclined at an angle greater than zero degrees and less than ninety degrees to the longitudinal axis of the pipe, a driver module (50) having a plurality of wheels (30) aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pipe, and a power module (80). The driver module is preferably connected to the drive module such that the drive and driver modules are capable of providing the locomotive motion of the robot. The power module preferably provides the power to the drive and driver modules.
摘要:
A method of, and apparatus for, lining the interior surface (13) of a passageway (15) such as a pipeline, involving progressive installation of a liner (11) on the interior surface (13) of the passageway (15) or on a substrate applied to the interior surface of the passageway by adhesively bonding the liner (11) in position. The liner (11) is bonded to the inner surface (13) of the passageway (15), or onto a substrate applied to the inner surface of the passageway, using a substance which hardens and which together with the liner (11) forms a rigid structure. The apparatus (10) includes a body (23) adapted to be moved along the passageway (15) to progressively install the liner (11). The body (23) also applies the adhesive for the bonding process.
摘要:
Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung zur Inspektion und Instandhaltung von Rohren wie beispielsweise Abwasserkanälen und Abwasserleitungen. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zeichnet sich durch Verspann- und Abdichtelemente (5) aus, die innerhalb des Rohres (4) eine Kammer (2) aufspannen, die seitlich dicht abschließend an die Rohrwandung (1) grenzt. Die Kammer erstreckt sich dabei jedoch lediglich über einen Teil des Querschnitts des Rohres, so daß ein Teil von dessen Querschnitt für den Abfluß anfallender Abwässer frei bleibt. Hierfür erstreckt sich ein Abdichtelement (8) zwischen den Verspannelementen, welches die Kammer gegenüber dem Rohrinnern abdichtet.