CA2243885A1 - Spray cleaner for interior surface of pipeline - Google Patents

Spray cleaner for interior surface of pipeline

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Publication number
CA2243885A1
CA2243885A1 CA002243885A CA2243885A CA2243885A1 CA 2243885 A1 CA2243885 A1 CA 2243885A1 CA 002243885 A CA002243885 A CA 002243885A CA 2243885 A CA2243885 A CA 2243885A CA 2243885 A1 CA2243885 A1 CA 2243885A1
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Prior art keywords
pipe
cleaning
spray
vehicle
nozzle assembly
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CA002243885A
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French (fr)
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CA2243885C (en
Inventor
Gerard Macneil
David Macneil
Gordon Macneil
Vernon Bose
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Mac and Mac Hydrodemolition Inc
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Mac and Mac Hydrodemolition Inc
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Priority to CA002243885A priority Critical patent/CA2243885C/en
Priority to US09/126,113 priority patent/US6206016B1/en
Publication of CA2243885A1 publication Critical patent/CA2243885A1/en
Priority to AU50226/99A priority patent/AU754443B2/en
Priority to EP99934429A priority patent/EP1100631B1/en
Priority to NZ509653A priority patent/NZ509653A/en
Priority to PCT/CA1999/000690 priority patent/WO2000006312A1/en
Priority to DE69927504T priority patent/DE69927504T2/en
Priority to AT99934429T priority patent/ATE305339T1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of CA2243885C publication Critical patent/CA2243885C/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto 
    • B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
    • B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
    • B08B9/04—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
    • B08B9/043—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved by externally powered mechanical linkage, e.g. pushed or drawn through the pipes
    • B08B9/0433—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved by externally powered mechanical linkage, e.g. pushed or drawn through the pipes provided exclusively with fluid jets as cleaning tools
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto 
    • B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
    • B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
    • B08B9/04—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
    • B08B9/043—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved by externally powered mechanical linkage, e.g. pushed or drawn through the pipes
    • B08B9/047—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved by externally powered mechanical linkage, e.g. pushed or drawn through the pipes the cleaning devices having internal motors, e.g. turbines for powering cleaning tools
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto 
    • B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
    • B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
    • B08B9/04—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
    • B08B9/049—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes having self-contained propelling means for moving the cleaning devices along the pipes, i.e. self-propelled
    • B08B9/051—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes having self-contained propelling means for moving the cleaning devices along the pipes, i.e. self-propelled the cleaning devices having internal motors, e.g. turbines for powering cleaning tools
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03F—SEWERS; CESSPOOLS
    • E03F9/00—Arrangements or fixed installations methods or devices for cleaning or clearing sewer pipes, e.g. by flushing

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Cleaning In General (AREA)
  • Spray Control Apparatus (AREA)
  • Cleaning And De-Greasing Of Metallic Materials By Chemical Methods (AREA)
  • Coating With Molten Metal (AREA)

Abstract

This application discloses an automated apparatus for cleaning the interior surface of a pipe. The device includes a vehicle which propels itself down the inside of the pipe.
A cleaning system is fixed to the vehicle and uses arms to reach the walls of the pipe. At the end of each arm sits a spray nozzle assembly equipped with spray nozzles. The spray nozzle assembly rotates or oscillates to spray clean the pipe surface. The arms and spray nozzle assembly interchange with other such cleaning systems depending on the shape or type of pipe and the desired cleaning technique. The apparatus is tethered to a source of fluid under pressure and a power source both of which are located off-board the apparatus at a remote location. An operator supervises the device's operation, controlling the speed and direction of travel of the vehicle, the speed and direction of oscillation and rotation of the cleaning system, and the fluid pressure delivered by the spray nozzles.
CA002243885A 1998-07-27 1998-07-27 Spray cleaner for interior surface of pipeline Expired - Lifetime CA2243885C (en)

Priority Applications (8)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CA002243885A CA2243885C (en) 1998-07-27 1998-07-27 Spray cleaner for interior surface of pipeline
US09/126,113 US6206016B1 (en) 1998-07-27 1998-07-30 Spray cleaner for interior surface of pipeline
NZ509653A NZ509653A (en) 1998-07-27 1999-07-27 Spray cleaner for interior surface of pipeline
EP99934429A EP1100631B1 (en) 1998-07-27 1999-07-27 Spray cleaner for interior surface of pipeline
AU50226/99A AU754443B2 (en) 1998-07-27 1999-07-27 Spray cleaner for interior surface of pipeline
PCT/CA1999/000690 WO2000006312A1 (en) 1998-07-27 1999-07-27 Spray cleaner for interior surface of pipeline
DE69927504T DE69927504T2 (en) 1998-07-27 1999-07-27 SPRAY CLEANER FOR THE INSIDE SURFACE OF A PIPING
AT99934429T ATE305339T1 (en) 1998-07-27 1999-07-27 SPRAY CLEANER FOR THE INNER SURFACE OF A PIPELINE

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CA002243885A CA2243885C (en) 1998-07-27 1998-07-27 Spray cleaner for interior surface of pipeline

Publications (2)

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CA2243885A1 true CA2243885A1 (en) 1999-01-27
CA2243885C CA2243885C (en) 2003-03-11

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CA002243885A Expired - Lifetime CA2243885C (en) 1998-07-27 1998-07-27 Spray cleaner for interior surface of pipeline

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AT (1) ATE305339T1 (en)
AU (1) AU754443B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2243885C (en)
DE (1) DE69927504T2 (en)
NZ (1) NZ509653A (en)

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CN114345853A (en) * 2022-01-12 2022-04-15 安徽农业大学 Intelligent urban road pipeline cleaning system and cleaning process based on artificial intelligence

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Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN114345853A (en) * 2022-01-12 2022-04-15 安徽农业大学 Intelligent urban road pipeline cleaning system and cleaning process based on artificial intelligence
CN114345853B (en) * 2022-01-12 2022-07-01 安徽农业大学 Intelligent urban road pipeline cleaning system and cleaning process based on artificial intelligence

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
NZ509653A (en) 2002-09-27
DE69927504D1 (en) 2006-02-09
ATE305339T1 (en) 2005-10-15
AU5022699A (en) 2000-02-21
CA2243885C (en) 2003-03-11
AU754443B2 (en) 2002-11-14
DE69927504T2 (en) 2006-06-22

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