CA922457A - Pipeline pigs - Google Patents

Pipeline pigs

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Publication number
CA922457A
CA922457A CA079297A CA79297A CA922457A CA 922457 A CA922457 A CA 922457A CA 079297 A CA079297 A CA 079297A CA 79297 A CA79297 A CA 79297A CA 922457 A CA922457 A CA 922457A
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Prior art keywords
pipeline pigs
pigs
pipeline
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CA079297A
Inventor
D. Powers Marvin
C. Smith James
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SAID MARVIN D POWERS
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SAID MARVIN D POWERS
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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
    • B08B9/053—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction
    • B08B9/055—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction the cleaning devices conforming to, or being conformable to, substantially the same cross-section of the pipes, e.g. pigs or moles
    • B08B9/0553—Cylindrically shaped pigs
    • 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
    • B08B9/053—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction
    • B08B9/055—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction the cleaning devices conforming to, or being conformable to, substantially the same cross-section of the pipes, e.g. pigs or moles
    • B08B9/0558—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction the cleaning devices conforming to, or being conformable to, substantially the same cross-section of the pipes, e.g. pigs or moles with additional jet means
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L55/00—Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
    • F16L55/26—Pigs or moles, i.e. devices movable in a pipe or conduit with or without self-contained propulsion means
    • F16L55/28—Constructional aspects
    • F16L55/30—Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables
    • F16L55/38—Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables driven by fluid pressure

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Cleaning In General (AREA)
  • Cleaning By Liquid Or Steam (AREA)
CA079297A 1969-04-10 1970-04-06 Pipeline pigs Expired CA922457A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US81618169A 1969-04-10 1969-04-10
US88662969A 1969-12-19 1969-12-19

Publications (1)

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CA922457A true CA922457A (en) 1973-03-13

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Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
CA079297A Expired CA922457A (en) 1969-04-10 1970-04-06 Pipeline pigs

Country Status (4)

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JP (1) JPS5028651B1 (en)
CA (1) CA922457A (en)
FR (1) FR2043144A5 (en)
GB (1) GB1280102A (en)

Families Citing this family (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2243428B (en) * 1990-04-28 1994-03-23 Int Pipeline Prod Ltd A pipe plug
EP0819480A1 (en) * 1996-07-18 1998-01-21 Transglobal Ltd. Cleaning apparatus for oil or gas pipelines
DE202006000969U1 (en) * 2006-01-20 2007-05-24 Rosen Swiss Ag cleaning pig
US7827646B2 (en) * 2008-02-08 2010-11-09 Tdw Delaware, Inc. Vortex inhibitor dispersal pig
GB0918992D0 (en) 2009-10-30 2009-12-16 Stats Uk Ltd Pipeline tool

Family Cites Families (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3216435A (en) * 1964-10-12 1965-11-09 Marathon Oil Co Process and related apparatus for facilitating pipeline flow

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
DE2015745B2 (en) 1972-08-24
JPS5028651B1 (en) 1975-09-17
DE2015745A1 (en) 1970-10-15
FR2043144A5 (en) 1971-02-12
GB1280102A (en) 1972-07-05

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