The present invention provides a launcher system, adapted for deployment at a remote site, the launcher system including a launcher apparatus and a launcher apparatus carrier module for transporting the launcher apparatus to the remote site, the launcher system being configured to launch a gel pig train into a pipeline network and to seal a leakage in the pipeline network at the remote site.
F16L 55/46 - Launching or retrieval of pigs or moles
F16L 1/26 - Repairing or joining pipes on or under water
F16L 55/1645 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from inside the pipe a sealing material being introduced inside the pipe by means of a tool moving in the pipe
F16L 55/42 - Constructional aspects of the body gelled or degradable
The present invention provides methods and apparatus for determining a fluid leakage volume in a pipeline complex, the method including providing a leakage measurement apparatus, determining a fluid flowrate through the leakage measurement apparatus and adjusting an externally controlled pressure located at a pressure point in said apparatus thereby determining said fluid leakage volume.
G01M 3/28 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for valves
G01F 1/36 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects by measuring pressure or differential pressure the pressure or differential pressure being created by the use of flow constriction
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LAUNCHER SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LAUNCHING GEL PIG TRAINS
The present invention provides a launcher system, adapted for deployment at a remote site, the launcher system including a launcher apparatus and a launcher apparatus carrier module for transporting the launcher apparatus to the remote site, the launcher system being configured to launch a gel pig train into a pipeline network and to seal a leakage in the pipeline network at the remote site.
The present invention provides methods and systems for sealing at least one leak in at least one of at least one premise-side pipe and a premise-side pipe network, the method including passing at least one of a pig train and a sealant composition under pressure along at least one of said premises-side pipeline and at least part of said premises-side pipe network such that a portion of the sealant composition enters at least one leakage site to seal and cure the at least one leak on said premise-side.
The present invention provides methods and systems for sealing at least one leak in at least one of at least one lateral pipe and a mains pipe, the method including passing a at least one of a pig train and said sealant composition under pressure along at least one of said main pipeline and said at least one lateral pipe such that a portion of the sealant composition enters at least one leakage site to seal and cure the at least one leak.
The present invention provides systems and methods for curing at least one leakage in a pipeline, the system including at least one fiber-in-sealant-in carrier fluid (FISIC) composition and at least one gel pig composition; wherein the at least one FISIC composition and the at least one gel pig form a pig train, are adapted to move along the pipeline to a region of the leakage and to seal and cure the at least one leakage.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Chemical preparations for sealing pipes and pipelines; industrial adhesives for sealing pipes; Chemical preparations for use in industry, namely, for pipeline repair and maintenance, for water, oil or gas pipelines; Chemical preparations, in the form of industrial polymers, namely, for pipeline repair and maintenance, for water, oil or gas pipelines; Chemical preparations for stopping up holes and cracks in pipelines and pipeline networks, namely, for pipeline repair and maintenance, for water, oil or gas pipelines; Adhesive chemicals for improving the performance and duration of chemical products for use in industry; Chemical additives for use as binding agents in fillers Pipeline maintenance; Pipeline maintenance services; Repairing of pipes; repairing corrosive or leaking pipes; repair of pipelines; Maintenance and repair of water, gas or oil pipelines supplying residential, commercial, industrial and governmental buildings and facilities; Pipeline integrity services, namely, pipeline maintenance services related to maintaining the integrity of a pipeline using piggable pipeline tools Pipeline integrity services, namely, pipeline inspection, testing and analysis services related to maintaining the integrity of a pipeline using piggable pipeline tools; Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis and testing in the fields of curing pipeline cracks and leaks and developing compositions and formulations for curing pipeline cracks and leaks; Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design, in the fields of modelling pipeline network leaks and detecting pipeline network leaks by detecting changes in measured parameters; Product development for others related to developing compositions and formulations for curing pipeline cracks and leaks; Pipeline inspection services related to detecting pipeline network leaks by detecting changes in measured parameters; Industrial research in the field of developing formulations for curing pipeline leaks in subterranean pipeline networks; Pipeline inspection services; Inspection of pipes; Testing of water, oil and gas pipelines supplying residential, commercial, industrial and governmental buildings and facilities
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Chemical preparations for sealing pipes and pipelines; industrial adhesives for sealing pipes; Chemical preparations for use in industry, namely, for pipeline repair and maintenance, for water, oil or gas pipelines; Chemical preparations, in the form of industrial polymers, namely, for pipeline repair and maintenance, for water, oil or gas pipelines; Chemical preparations for stopping up holes and cracks in pipelines and pipeline networks, namely, for pipeline repair and maintenance, for water, oil or gas pipelines; Adhesive chemicals for improving the performance and duration of chemical products for use in industry; Chemical additives for use as binding agents in fillers Adhesive sealants for pipes Construction and maintenance of pipelines; Installation and repair of pipelines; Pipeline construction and maintenance services; Pipeline installation and repair; Pipeline maintenance; Repairing corrosive or leaking pipes through pipelining, namely, coating the inside of the pipe with a durable safe epoxy; Repairing of pipes; Maintenance and repair of water, gas or oil pipelines supplying residential, commercial, industrial and governmental buildings and facilities; Pipeline integrity services, namely, pipeline maintenance services related to maintaining the integrity of a pipeline using piggable pipeline tools Pipeline integrity services, namely, pipeline inspection, testing and analysis services related to maintaining the integrity of a pipeline using piggable pipeline tools; Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis and testing in the fields of curing pipeline cracks and leaks and developing compositions and formulations for curing pipeline cracks and leaks; Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design, in the fields of modelling pipeline network leaks and detecting pipeline network leaks by detecting changes in measured parameters; Product development for others related to developing compositions and formulations for curing pipeline cracks and leaks; Pipeline inspection services related to detecting pipeline network leaks by detecting changes in measured parameters; Industrial research in the field of developing formulations for curing pipeline leaks in subterranean pipeline networks; Pipeline inspection services; Inspection of pipes; Testing of water, oil and gas pipelines supplying residential, commercial, industrial and governmental buildings and facilities
The present invention provides methods and apparatus for determining a fluid leakage volume in a pipeline complex, the method including providing a leakage measurement apparatus, determining a fluid flowrate through the leakage measurement apparatus and adjusting an externally controlled pressure located at a pressure point in said apparatus thereby determining said fluid leakage volume.
F17D 5/02 - Preventing, monitoring, or locating loss
G01M 3/28 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for valves
The present invention provides methods and systems for sealing at least one leak in at least one of at least one lateral pipe and a mains pipe, the method including passing a at least one of a pig train and said sealant composition under pressure along at least one of said main pipeline and said at least one lateral pipe such that a portion of the sealant composition enters at least one leakage site to seal and cure the at least one leak.
F16L 55/179 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders specially adapted for bends, branch units, branching pipes or the like
F16L 55/164 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from inside the pipe a sealing fluid being introduced in the pipe
F16L 55/128 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses by introducing into the pipe a member expandable in situ introduced axially into the pipe or hose
The present invention provides systems and methods for curing at least one leakage in a pipeline, the system including at least one fiber-in-sealant-in carrier fluid (FISIC) composition and at least one gel pig composition; wherein the at least one FISIC composition and the at least one gel pig form a pig train, are adapted to move along the pipeline to a region of the leakage and to seal and cure the at least one leakage.
F16L 55/128 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses by introducing into the pipe a member expandable in situ introduced axially into the pipe or hose
F16L 55/164 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from inside the pipe a sealing fluid being introduced in the pipe
The present invention provides systems and methods for curing at least one leakage in a pipeline, the system including at least one fiber-in-sealant-in carrier fluid (FISIC) composition and at least one gel pig composition; wherein the at least one FISIC composition and the at least one gel pig form a pig train, are adapted to move along the pipeline to a region of the leakage and to seal and cure the at least one leakage.
F16L 55/128 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses by introducing into the pipe a member expandable in situ introduced axially into the pipe or hose
F16L 55/164 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from inside the pipe a sealing fluid being introduced in the pipe
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SEALING A PREMISE-SIDE PIPE
The present invention provides methods and systems for sealing at least one leak in at least one of at least one premise-side pipe and a premise- side pipe network, the method including passing at least one of a pig train and a sealant composition under pressure along at least one of said premises-side pipeline and at least part of said premises-side pipe network such that a portion of the sealant composition enters at least one leakage site to seal and cure the at least one leak on said premise-side.
The present invention provides a method for sealing a leakage at a remote site in a pipe, the method including introducing a fluid carrier composition including a hardener, a resin and at least one of a multiplicity of plugging devices and a multiplicity of cut fibers into the pipe at the first site under pressure and allowing the fluid carrier to transport the at least one of the multiplicity devices and the multiplicity of fibers to the remote site, wherein the at least of the multiplicity of devices and the multiplicity of the cut fibers penetrates the leakage thereby sealing and curing the leakage.
The present invention provides systems, methods and devices for sealing and/or curing a leakage at a remote site in a pipe, the system including a multiplicity of polymeric carrier plugs of a deformable material including pores, at least one sealant composition disposed in the pores; and a carrier liquid composition adapted to transport the multiplicity of polymeric carrier plugs to a site of the leakage, wherein at least some of the multiplicity of polymeric carrier plugs polymeric carrier plugs are adapted to transport the at least one sealant composition from a first site in the carrier liquid composition to a remote site and to seal the leakage at the remote site.
F16L 55/128 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses by introducing into the pipe a member expandable in situ introduced axially into the pipe or hose
F16L 55/42 - Constructional aspects of the body gelled or degradable
C08G 59/08 - Polycondensates containing more than one epoxy group per molecule of polyhydroxy compounds with epihalohydrins or precursors thereof of polyhydric phenols from phenol-aldehyde condensates
F16L 55/16 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders
F16L 55/164 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from inside the pipe a sealing fluid being introduced in the pipe
F16L 55/38 - Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables driven by fluid pressure
The present invention provides systems and methods for curing a leakage in a pipeline, the system including at least one gel pig and at least one sealant composition; wherein the at least one gel pig and the at least one sealant composition form a pig train, adapted to move along the pipeline to a region of the leakage and to seal the leakage.
The present invention provides methods and methods for curing a leakage in a pipeline, the method including at least one gel pig and at least one sealant composition; wherein the at least one gel pig and the at least one sealant composition form a pig train, adapted to move along the pipeline to a region of the leakage and to seal the leakage.
F16L 55/1645 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from inside the pipe a sealing material being introduced inside the pipe by means of a tool moving in the pipe
F16L 55/18 - Appliances for use in repairing pipes
C09K 3/12 - Materials not provided for elsewhere for stopping leaks, e.g. in radiators or in tanks
F16L 55/38 - Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables driven by fluid pressure
F16L 55/42 - Constructional aspects of the body gelled or degradable
F16L 55/10 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses
F16L 55/164 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from inside the pipe a sealing fluid being introduced in the pipe
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Systems and method for sealing pipelines using a gel pig
The present invention provides systems and methods for curing a leakage in a pipeline, the system including at least one gel pig and at least one sealant composition; wherein the at least one gel pig and the at least one sealant composition form a pig train, adapted to move along the pipeline to a region of the leakage and to seal the leakage.
F16L 55/1645 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from inside the pipe a sealing material being introduced inside the pipe by means of a tool moving in the pipe
F16L 55/42 - Constructional aspects of the body gelled or degradable
F16L 55/164 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from inside the pipe a sealing fluid being introduced in the pipe
F16L 55/38 - Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables driven by fluid pressure
C09K 3/12 - Materials not provided for elsewhere for stopping leaks, e.g. in radiators or in tanks
F16L 55/128 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses by introducing into the pipe a member expandable in situ introduced axially into the pipe or hose
F16L 55/18 - Appliances for use in repairing pipes
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Systems, compositions, and methods for curing leakages in pipes
The present invention provides leakage plugging devices and methods for sealing a leakage at a remote site in a pipe, the device including a porous carrier plug of a deformable material including pores and at least one sealant composition disposed in the pores, wherein the porous carrier plug is adapted to transport the at least one sealant composition from a first site to a remote site and to plug the leakage at the remote site.
The present invention provides methods and methods for curing a leakage in a pipeline, the method including at least one gel pig and at least one sealant composition; wherein the at least one gel pig and the at least one sealant composition form a pig train, adapted to move along the pipeline to a region of the leakage and to seal the leakage.
F16L 55/1645 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from inside the pipe a sealing material being introduced inside the pipe by means of a tool moving in the pipe
F16L 55/42 - Constructional aspects of the body gelled or degradable
F16L 55/164 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from inside the pipe a sealing fluid being introduced in the pipe
F16L 55/38 - Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables driven by fluid pressure
C09K 3/12 - Materials not provided for elsewhere for stopping leaks, e.g. in radiators or in tanks
F16L 55/128 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses by introducing into the pipe a member expandable in situ introduced axially into the pipe or hose
F16L 55/18 - Appliances for use in repairing pipes
The present invention provides methods and methods for curing a leakage in a pipeline, the method including at least one gel pig and at least one sealant composition; wherein the at least one gel pig and the at least one sealant composition form a pig train, adapted to move along the pipeline to a region of the leakage and to seal the leakage.
F16L 55/128 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses by introducing into the pipe a member expandable in situ introduced axially into the pipe or hose
F16L 55/18 - Appliances for use in repairing pipes
F16L 55/38 - Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables driven by fluid pressure
F16L 55/42 - Constructional aspects of the body gelled or degradable
C09K 3/12 - Materials not provided for elsewhere for stopping leaks, e.g. in radiators or in tanks
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SYSTEMS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CURING LEAKAGES IN PIPES
The present invention provides leakage plugging devices and methods for sealing a leakage at a remote site in a pipe, the device including a porous carrier plug of a deformable material including pores and at least one sealant composition disposed in the pores, wherein the porous carrier plug is adapted to transport the at least one sealant composition from a first site to a remote site and to plug the leakage at the remote site.
F16L 55/128 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses by introducing into the pipe a member expandable in situ introduced axially into the pipe or hose
F16L 55/18 - Appliances for use in repairing pipes
F16L 55/38 - Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables driven by fluid pressure
C09K 3/12 - Materials not provided for elsewhere for stopping leaks, e.g. in radiators or in tanks
F16L 55/164 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from inside the pipe a sealing fluid being introduced in the pipe
23.
SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR SEALING PIPELINES USING A GEL PIG
The present invention provides systems and methods for curing a leakage in a pipeline, the system including at least one gel pig and at least one sealant composition; wherein the at least one gel pig and the at least one sealant composition form a pig train, adapted to move along the pipeline to a region of the leakage and to seal the leakage.
F16L 55/128 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses by introducing into the pipe a member expandable in situ introduced axially into the pipe or hose
F16L 55/18 - Appliances for use in repairing pipes
F16L 55/38 - Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables driven by fluid pressure
F16L 55/42 - Constructional aspects of the body gelled or degradable
C09K 3/12 - Materials not provided for elsewhere for stopping leaks, e.g. in radiators or in tanks
The present invention provides pipeline pigs for maintenance of a pipeline, the pig including two adjacent ovular sections generally symmetrically disposed about a vertical axis, a polymeric band disposed along the vertical axis, the band being adapted to reduce a cross section of the pig along the axis and a longitudinal inner support member disposed centrally along the ovular sections and perpendicularly to the vertical axis.
b), and retrieving the first and second bodies (C1, C2). Preferably, the method is performed using three bodies (C1, C2, C3) and two sealing materials (M1, M2).
F16L 55/1645 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from inside the pipe a sealing material being introduced inside the pipe by means of a tool moving in the pipe
b), and retrieving the first and second bodies (C1, C2). Preferably, the method is performed using three bodies (C1, C2, C3) and two sealing materials (M1, M2).
F16L 55/1645 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from inside the pipe a sealing material being introduced inside the pipe by means of a tool moving in the pipe
A method of repairing leakage in pipelines comprising the steps of forming a first and second openings (14a, 14b) in the pipeline (10) upstream and downstream, respectively, of the leakage location, inserting through the first opening (14a) a first body (C1), filling the space arrear of the first body (C1) with a first viscose sealing material (M1), inserting through the first opening (14a) a second body (C2) arrear of the first viscose sealing material (M1) compressing the first sealing material by applying a pressure against the first and the second bodies (C1, C2) in opposite directions, causing the first and second bodies (C1, C2) and the compressed first sealing material (M1) to move in unison in the direction of the second opening (14b), and retrieving the first and second bodies (C1, C2). Preferrably, the method is performed using three bodies (C1, C2, C3) and two sealing materials (M1, M2)
F16L 55/1645 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from inside the pipe a sealing material being introduced inside the pipe by means of a tool moving in the pipe
A method of repairing leakage in pipelines comprising the steps of forming a first and second openings (14a, 14b) in the pipeline (10) upstream and downstream, respectively, of the leakage location, inserting through the first opening (14a) a first body (C1), filling the space arrear of the first body (C1) with a first viscose sealing material (M1), inserting through the first opening (14a) a second body (C2) arrear of the first viscose sealing material (M1) compressing the first sealing material by applying a pressure against the first and the second bodies (C1, C2) in opposite directions, causing the first and second bodies (C1, C2) and the compressed first sealing material (M1) to move in unison in the direction of the second opening (14b), and retrieving the first and second bodies (C1, C2). Preferrably, the method is performed using three bodies (C1, C2, C3) and two sealing materials (M1, M2)
F16L 55/1645 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from inside the pipe a sealing material being introduced inside the pipe by means of a tool moving in the pipe
