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(1) Education; providing of training; manufacturing training services; instructional and training services; educational services; arranging and conducting of conferences; education and training in the fields of avoiding and correcting distortions in welding, radiography of welding and metallurgy in welding, welding of carbon manganese steels, welding, welding processes, joining, welding inspection, plant inspection, manufacturing, engineering, manufacturing technologies, fabrication technologies, quality control of manufactured goods, engineering project management, properties, soundness and structure of welded fabrications, structural behaviour of buildings and building materials, inspection of buildings, structural engineering, testing and evaluation of materials, phased array, digital radiography, long range ultrasonic testing, time of flight diffraction, plant inspection and management, non-destructive testing, thermography, electronics, microelectronics and health and safety; library services; library services related to documents and data stored and retrieved by electronic means; information, advisory and consultancy services in relation to all the aforesaid services.
(2) Development of machining and welding techniques; Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software; research, design, consultancy and development and advisory services relating to materials joining technology; research, design, consultancy and development and advisory services relating to avoiding and correcting distortions in welding, radiography of welding and metallurgy in welding, welding of carbon manganese steels, technology, welding, joining, manufacturing technologies, fabrication technologies and repair technologies; design of manufacturing methods; engineering consultancy relating to manufacture; professional consultancy relating to manufacturing efficiency; technological services relating to manufacture; quality control of manufactured goods; engineering project management services; examination of welded fabrications to determine properties, soundness and structure; analysis of the structural behaviour of buildings and building materials; structural engineering services; engineering consultancy; technical consultancy services relating to structural engineering; consultancy services relating to the testing of materials; engineering consultancy relating to materials; materials evaluation and testing; inspection of buildings; inspection of fabricated structures; inspection of goods for quality control; advisory services relating to material testing; design of test apparatus; design of equipment for joining, cutting and inspection applications; material testing; providing and operating search engines; information, advisory and consultancy services in relation to all the aforesaid services.
2.
A MULTILAYER PERMEATION BARRIER FOR SPOOLABLE COMPOSITE PIPES
Spoolable composite pipes (100), a method of producing spoolable composite pipes (100), and a method for transporting a hydrocarbon fluid are provided. The spoolable composite pipes (100) have an inner extruded tubular liner (101), a backer layer (105) surrounding the inner extruded tubular liner (101), and a reinforcement layer (109) surrounding the backer layer (105). The backer layer (105) includes a polypropylene, and the inner extruded tubular liner includes a thermoplastic. The production method includes co-extruding the inner extruded tubular liner (101) with the backer layer (105), providing the reinforcement layer (109), and extruding the cover layer around the reinforcement layer (109). The method for transporting a hydrocarbon fluid includes providing the spoolable composite pipe (100) and introducing the hydrocarbon fluid with an aromatic content of up to about 35% by volume based on the total hydrocarbons content.
F16L 11/08 - Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with reinforcements embedded in the wall
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/28 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising copolymers of synthetic resins not wholly covered by any one of the following subgroups
Spoolable composite pipes, a method of producing spoolable composite pipes, and a method for transporting a hydrocarbon fluid are provided. The spoolable composite pipes have an inner extruded tubular liner, a backer layer surrounding the inner extruded tubular liner, and a reinforcement layer surrounding the backer layer. The backer layer includes a polypropylene, and the inner extruded tubular liner includes a thermoplastic. The production method includes co-extruding the inner extruded tubular liner with the backer layer, providing the reinforcement layer, and extruding the cover layer around the reinforcement layer. The method for transporting a hydrocarbon fluid includes providing the spoolable composite pipe and introducing the hydrocarbon fluid with an aromatic content of up to about 35% by volume based on the total hydrocarbons content.
A method of electron beam welding a plurality of secondary components to a primary component. The method comprises: (a) on a first weld path which defines a respective section of the primary component to be welded to a first secondary component, forming, by electron beam welding, a spot weld which joins the primary component and the first secondary component at a respective spot weld location on the first weld path; and (b) on a second weld path which defines a respective section of the primary component to be welded to a second secondary component, forming, by electron beam welding, a spot weld which joins together the primary component and the second secondary component at a respective spot weld location on the second weld path. Each of steps (a) and (b) is repeated at least once, in any order, so as to form, on each of the first and second weld paths, a respective set of contiguous spot welds arranged along the respective weld path. Each successive spot weld is formed while one or more of the previous spot welds is solidifying and only after any existing spot weld(s) with which it is contiguous has solidified.
A connection system for reinforced thermoplastic polymer (RTP) pipe includes a first pipe with a first end and a reinforced thermoset resin (RTR) coupler positioned adjacent to the first end of the first pipe. The RTR coupler has an annular body with a first socket extension extending into the first end of the first pipe and a first thermoplastic tie layer provided between the first socket extension and the first end of the first pipe. A first set of wedges is positioned around an outer surface of the first end of the first pipe, and a first flange is fitted around the first set of wedges, wherein the first set of wedges is wedged between the first end and the first flange.
F16L 23/026 - Flanged joints the flanges being connected by members tensioned axially characterised by how the flanges are joined to, or form an extension of, the pipes by welding
−1 at the operating temperature of the thermionic cathode in a direction from the thermionic cathode to the attachment member. The present invention also relates to an electron gun assembly having the electron gun cathode mount installed therein.
A system for coupling pipes includes a first pipe having a tapered, spigot end; a second pipe having a tapered, spigot end; a coupler having two tapered socket ends adapted to internally receive the respective tapered, spigot ends of the first pipe and the second pipe; and a resistive element. The first pipe, the second pipe, and the coupler are made from a reinforced thermosetting resin (RTR). The resistive element includes a first layer and a second layer of thermoplastic material; and an electrically conducting resistive heating element with positive and negative terminals for connecting electrical power. The electrically conducting resistive heating element is sandwiched by the first layer and the second layer of thermoplastic material. The resistive element is disposed between an interior of the coupler and at least one of: an exterior of the first pipe and an exterior of the second pipe. Upon application of electrical power to the positive and negative terminals of the resistive element, the electrically conducting resistive heating element generates heat sufficient to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe and/or the second pipe to the coupler.
B29C 65/34 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated elements which remain in the joint, e.g. "verlorenes Schweisselement"
F16L 47/03 - Welded joints with an electrical resistance incorporated in the joint
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Apparatus for machining, namely, machines for friction stir channeling and welding; machines for machining metals, namely, machining centers for metalworking; metalworking machines, namely, machining centres; precision machine tools, namely, friction stir welding tools; precision machine tools, namely, non-consumable metal tool comprised of cylindrical pin, shank, shoulder and head used for friction stir welding, mechanical processing, frictional processing and machining materials; friction stir welding machines and friction stir soldering machines; parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid goods Machine shop services, namely, machining parts for others; welding; rental of welding machines and devices and machining machines and apparatus; treatment of materials by frictional heating and solid-state processing; treatment of materials by means of frictional heating and solid-state processing to create surfaces featuring sub-surface channels, shaped slots and holes; treatment of materials by frictional heating and solid-state processing to create surfaces with interlocking or deformed features to facilitate bonding; treatment of materials by frictional heating and solid-state processing to create surfaces with enhanced thermal and heat exchange properties; treatment of materials by frictional heating and solid-state processing to create surfaces with reduced drag; treatment of materials by frictional heating and solid-state processing to promote adhesion between a substrate and a coating; treatment of materials by frictional heating and solid-state processing to improve bonding; information, advisory and consultancy services in relation to all the aforesaid services; manufacturing process consulting, namely, professional consultancy relating to manufacturing efficiency Development of machining and welding techniques; scientific and technological services, namely, research and development in the field of machining and welding; Industrial analysis and research services in the field of metal machining and welding; design and development of computer hardware and software; research, design, consultancy and development and advisory services relating to materials joining technology; research, design, consultancy and development and advisory services relating to avoiding and correcting distortions in welding, radiography of welding and metallurgy in welding, welding of carbon manganese steels, technology, welding, joining, manufacturing technologies, fabrication technologies and repair technologies; design of manufacturing methods; engineering consultancy relating to manufacture; technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis, testing relating to solid state processing and machining relating to manufacture; quality control of manufactured goods; engineering project management services; examination of welded fabrications to determine properties, soundness and structure for quality control purposes; analysis of the structural behaviour of buildings and building materials; structural engineering services; engineering consultancy; technical consultancy services relating to structural engineering; consultancy services relating to the testing of materials; engineering consultancy relating to materials; materials evaluation and testing; inspection of fabricated structures for quality control purposes; advisory services relating to material testing; design of equipment for joining, cutting and inspection applications; material testing; information, advisory and consultancy services in relation to all the aforesaid services
A method of electron beam welding a plurality of secondary components to a primary component. The method comprises: (a) on a first weld path which defines a respective section of the primary component to be welded to a first secondary component, forming, by electron beam welding, a spot weld which joins the primary component and the first secondary component at a respective spot weld location on the first weld path; and (b) on a second weld path which defines a respective section of the primary component to be welded to a second secondary component, forming, by electron beam welding, a spot weld which joins together the primary component and the second secondary component at a respective spot weld location on the second weld path. Each of steps (a) and (b) is repeated at least once, in any order, so as to form, on each of the first and second weld paths, a respective set of contiguous spot welds arranged along the respective weld path. Each successive spot weld is formed while one or more of the previous spot welds is solidifying and only after any existing spot weld(s) with which it is contiguous has solidified.
The present invention relates to an electron gun cathode mount adapted at one end to secure a thermionic cathode and at the other end to be connected to an attachment member, wherein the electron gun cathode mount is structured so as to be capable of, when in use, reducing heat transfer from the thermionic cathode to the attachment member, and the material forming the electron gun cathode mount has a thermal conductivity of less than 10 Wm-1K-1 at the operating temperature of the thermionic cathode in a direction from the thermionic cathode to the attachment member. The present invention also relates to an electron gun assembly having the electron gun cathode mount installed therein.
A system for coupling pipes includes a first pipe having a tapered, spigot end; a second pipe having a tapered, spigot end; and a coupler having two tapered socket ends adapted to internally receive the respective tapered, spigot ends of the first pipe and the second pipe, the first pipe and the second pipe are made from a reinforced thermosetting resin (RTR). A thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the first pipe and an interior of the coupler. A thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the second pipe and the interior of the coupler. Upon application of rotational force to the coupler, friction between the first pipe, the second pipe, and the coupler generates heat sufficient to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe and the second pipe to the coupler. A method for coupling pipes includes disposing a thermoplastic material between an exterior of the first pipe and an interior of the coupler; disposing a thermoplastic material between an exterior of the second and an interior of the coupler; inserting the first pipe and the second pipe into the coupler; and applying a rotational force to the coupler such that friction between the first pipe, the second pipe, and the coupler generates heat sufficient to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe and the second pipe to the coupler.
F16L 47/06 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics with sleeve or socket formed by or in the pipe end
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ELECTROFUSION WELDING OF REINFORCED THERMOSETTING RESIN PIPE JOINTS
A system for coupling pipes includes a first pipe having a tapered, spigot end; a second pipe having a tapered, spigot end; and a coupler having two tapered socket ends adapted to internally receive the respective tapered, spigot ends of the first pipe and the second pipe. The first and second pipes are made from a reinforced thermosetting resin (RTR). The coupler comprising a resistive element implanted therein and connected to electrodes extending to an exterior of the coupler. A thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the first pipe and an interior of the coupler. A thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the second pipe and the interior of the coupler. Upon application of electricity to the electrodes, the resistive elements are heated sufficiently to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first and second pipes to the coupler. A method of coupling pipes includes disposing a thermoplastic material between an exterior of a first pipe and an interior of a coupler; disposing a thermoplastic material between an exterior of a second pipe and the interior of the coupler; inserting the first pipe and the second pipe into the coupler; and applying of electricity to electrodes of the coupler such that resistive elements of the coupler heat sufficiently to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe and the second pipe to the coupler.
B29C 65/34 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated elements which remain in the joint, e.g. "verlorenes Schweisselement"
F16L 47/03 - Welded joints with an electrical resistance incorporated in the joint
B29K 105/08 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
A system for coupling pipes includes a first pipe having a tapered, spigot end; a second pipe having a tapered, spigot end; wherein the first pipe and the second pipe are made from a reinforced thermosetting resin (RTR), and a coupler having two tapered socket ends adapted to internally receive the respective tapered, spigot ends of the first pipe and the second pipe, wherein a thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the first pipe and an interior of the coupler. A thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the second pipe and the interior of the coupler. Upon application of induction heating to the coupler, the heat between the first pipe, the second pipe, and the coupler is sufficient to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe and the second pipe to the coupler. A system for coupling pipes includes a first pipe having a tapered, spigot end; and a second pipe having a tapered, socket end adapted to internally receive the tapered, spigot end of the first pipe. The first pipe and the second pipe are made from a reinforced thermosetting resin (RTR). A thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the first pipe and an interior of the second pipe. Upon application of induction heating to the coupler, the heat between the first pipe and the second pipe is sufficient to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe to the second pipe. A method includes disposing a thermoplastic material between an exterior of a first pipe and an interior of a coupler; disposing a thermoplastic material between an exterior of a second and an interior of the coupler; inserting the first pipe and the second pipe into the coupler; and applying induction heating to the coupler sufficient to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe and the second pipe to the coupler. A method of coupling pipes includes disposing a thermoplastic material between an exterior of a first pipe and an interior of a second pipe; inserting the first pipe into the second pipe; and applying induction heating to the coupler sufficient to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe to the second pipe.
F16L 47/06 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics with sleeve or socket formed by or in the pipe end
F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints
F16L 47/03 - Welded joints with an electrical resistance incorporated in the joint
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ULTRASONIC GUIDED WAVE TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY AND CLAMPING MECHANISM
An inspection device for use in the inspection of a stranded workpiece, the device comprising a transducer and a faceplate attached to the transducer, the faceplate being shaped to fit between and in contact with opposing surfaces of two adjacent strands of a stranded workpiece and spaced from the contact region of said adjacent strands; wherein the faceplate is shaped such that it is narrowest in the region distal from the transducer when viewed in cross-section.
G01B 17/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/28 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details providing acoustic coupling
A method of diffusion bonding metal or metal alloy containing workpieces, comprises (a) coating the bonding surfaces of the metal or metal alloy containing workpieces with a layer of a coating material, (b) abrading the coated bonding surfaces to remove surface oxide, the coating material being in liquid form, (c) removing excess coating material or excess abraded metal or metal alloy containing workpiece material from the coated bonding surfaces, and (d) diffusion bonding the coated bonding surfaces of the metal or metal alloy containing workpieces together. The coating material is operable to form a stable barrier on the bonding surfaces of the metal or metal alloy containing workpieces under ambient conditions, and evaporates from the bonding surfaces under diffusion bonding conditions. There is also a bonded workpiece formed using the method of diffusion bonding metal or metal alloy containing workpieces.
B23K 20/02 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating by means of a press
A shearography inspection apparatus for inspection of a target surface is disclosed, comprising: a coherent light source configured to illuminate an inspection area of the target surface via a first optical path; an optical shearing device configured to receive light reflected from the inspection area of the target surface via a second optical path; and an image acquisition device. The optical shearing device is configured to direct light received from two different points on the target surface to the same point on the image acquisition device. The apparatus further comprises a light redirection assembly located in the first and second optical paths.
The present invention relates to a method of diffusion bonding metal or metal alloy containing workpieces, the method comprising (a) coating the bonding surfaces of the metal or metal alloy containing workpieces with a layer of a coating material, (b) abrading the coated bonding surfaces top remove surface oxide, the coating material being in a liquid form, (c) removing excess coating material or excess abraded metal or metal alloy containing workpiece material from the coated bonding surfaces, and (d) diffusion bonding the coated bonding surfaces of the metal or metal alloy containing workpieces together, wherein the coating material is operable to form a stable barrier on the bonding surfaces of the metal or metal alloy containing workpieces under ambient conditions, and evaporates from the bonding surfaces of the metal or metal alloy containing workpieces under diffusion bonding conditions. The invention also relates to a bonded workpiece formed using the method of diffusion bonding metal or metal alloy containing workpieces.
B23K 20/02 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating by means of a press
B23K 20/227 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating taking account of the properties of the materials to be welded with ferrous layer
B23K 20/233 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating taking account of the properties of the materials to be welded without ferrous layer
A weld cooling apparatus (1) for the forced cooling of a heated weld zone in a workpiece (10) being welded is described. The cooling apparatus (1) comprises at least one nozzle (6) for ejecting expansible liquid coolant and a compliant seal (20). The compliant seal (20) extends from the cooling apparatus (1) and is arranged such that, in use, the seal (20) make sealing engagement with the surface of the workpiece (10). In use, the seal (20) forms a barrier between the coolant and the weld pool. The seal (20) comprises a refractory material, typically a ceramic cloth, for example, a woven alumino silica based fibre cloth, a flexible graphite, or a fibre glass reinforced silicone rubber.
B23K 9/16 - Arc welding or cutting making use of shielding gas
B23K 20/12 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating the heat being generated by frictionFriction welding
B23K 31/02 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to soldering or welding
B23K 37/00 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass
C21D 9/50 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for welded joints
Power management apparatus comprising a field module and a controller, the field module being configured to be coupled to an appliance and operable to measure a parameter indicative of an amount of power being consumed by the appliance, the field module further comprising a wireless transmitter for transmitting a signal to the controller indicative of the amount of power being consumed by the appliance, the controller being configured to determine whether the amount of power being used by the appliance indicates that the appliance is in an idle condition or a standby condition, the controller being arranged to transmit a power termination signal to the field module when it is determined that the appliance is in the idle condition or the standby condition, the field module being arranged to terminate the supply of power to the appliance upon receipt of the power termination signal.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Apparatus and instruments for modifying the structure of materials; apparatus and instruments for poer beam welding; electron beam apparatus and instruments; laser beam apparatus and instruments; power beam apparatus and instruments; computer software for use with the above; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Welding; consultancy and advisory services relating to welding; power beam welding; electron beam welding; laser beam welding. Material treatment; modifying the structure of materials and of workpieces; joining of materials; bonding of materials; moulding of materials; treatment of materials to create aerodynamically enhanced surfaces, hydrodynamically enhanced surfaces or mechanically keyed surfaces; treatment of materials to create surfaces featuring shaped slots and holes; treatment of materials to create surfaces with interlocking or deformed features to facilitate bonding; treatment of materials to create surfaces with enhanced thermal properties; treatment of materials to create surfaces with reduced drag; treatment of materials to promote adhesion between a substrate and a coating; treatment of materials to improve bonding; treatment of materials to create surfaces with specific wave interaction, absorption, emission and/or propagation properties; treatment of materials to create surfaces with enhanced biocompatibility and bio-functionality; manufacture of internally lightened materials; treatment of materials to create surfaces with specific mechanical, electrical, magnetic, thermal or chemical properties; providing information concerning the aforesaid services; consultancy and advisory services relating to materials treatment, materials joining. Consultancy, research and advisory services all relating to materials treatment, materials joining, and to modifying the structure of materials and of workpieces; research relating to welding.
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Power beam welding devices, namely, apparatus and instruments for modifying the structure of materials, in particular the surface structure of work pieces, namely, electron beam apparatus, laser beam apparatus and power beam apparatus; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; Apparatus and instruments for joining materials, namely, electron beam apparatus, laser beam apparatus and power beam apparatus; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; Computer software for operating computer controlled electron beam apparatus, laser beam apparatus and power beam apparatus Welding; consultancy and advisory services relating to welding; providing material treatment information; treatment of materials by laser beams, electron beams and power beams; material treatment services, namely, treatment of work pieces; modifying the structure of materials and of work pieces by modifying their surfaces by means of electron beams, laser beams and power beams; consultancy and advisory services relating to materials treatment services Research and research advisory services in the field of welding and joining; research and research consultancy services in the field of material treatment
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Computer databases; computer programs for database management; computer software for searching databases and for information retrieval; database programs; databases. Provision of commercial business information by means of a computer database. Information services relating to material treatment; information services relating to material treatment provided from a computer database or from the Internet. Computer databases consultancy services; databases design.
