GB1413319A - Recovery and repair of offshore pipelines - Google Patents

Recovery and repair of offshore pipelines

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Publication number
GB1413319A
GB1413319A GB6001972A GB6001972A GB1413319A GB 1413319 A GB1413319 A GB 1413319A GB 6001972 A GB6001972 A GB 6001972A GB 6001972 A GB6001972 A GB 6001972A GB 1413319 A GB1413319 A GB 1413319A
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Prior art keywords
pipe
line
gas
injected
pigging element
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Expired
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GB6001972A
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ExxonMobil Upstream Research Co
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Exxon Production Research Co
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Publication of GB1413319A publication Critical patent/GB1413319A/en
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    • 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
    • F16L1/00—Laying or reclaiming pipes; Repairing or joining pipes on or under water
    • F16L1/26—Repairing or joining pipes on or under water
    • 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
    • F16L1/00—Laying or reclaiming pipes; Repairing or joining pipes on or under water
    • F16L1/12—Laying or reclaiming pipes on or under water
    • F16L1/16—Laying or reclaiming pipes on or under water on the bottom
    • F16L1/166—Reclaiming pipes
    • 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
    • F16L55/10—Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses
    • F16L55/12—Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses by introducing into the pipe a member expandable in situ
    • F16L55/128—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
    • F16L55/136—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 closure device being a plug fixed by radially expanding or deforming a split ring, hooks or the like
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/0318—Processes
    • Y10T137/0402—Cleaning, repairing, or assembling
    • Y10T137/0435—Mechanical cleaning [e.g., pig, etc.]
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/0318—Processes
    • Y10T137/0402—Cleaning, repairing, or assembling
    • Y10T137/0441—Repairing, securing, replacing, or servicing pipe joint, valve, or tank

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Coating Apparatus (AREA)
  • Pipe Accessories (AREA)
  • Pipeline Systems (AREA)
  • Cleaning In General (AREA)
GB6001972A 1972-02-16 1972-12-29 Recovery and repair of offshore pipelines Expired GB1413319A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US22677872A 1972-02-16 1972-02-16

Publications (1)

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GB1413319A true GB1413319A (en) 1975-11-12

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US (1) US3751932A (https=)
JP (1) JPS5514319B2 (https=)
AU (1) AU467446B2 (https=)
CA (1) CA968973A (https=)
ES (2) ES411090A1 (https=)
GB (1) GB1413319A (https=)
IE (1) IE37342B1 (https=)
NL (1) NL7300762A (https=)

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3000325A1 (de) * 1979-01-08 1980-07-17 Saipem Spa Verfahren zum reparieren eines beschaedigten rohres und vorrichtung zur durchfuehrung des verfahrens
US4991651A (en) * 1987-04-07 1991-02-12 Dowasue Industries Ltd. Pipeline packer for plugging a pipeline at a desired location
GB2203214B (en) * 1987-04-07 1991-07-17 Dowasue Ind Ltd Pipeline packer
GB2258030A (en) * 1991-07-25 1993-01-27 Shell Int Research Subsea pipeline recovery clamp

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JPS5514319B2 (https=) 1980-04-15
AU5065573A (en) 1974-07-04
IE37342B1 (en) 1977-07-06
ES418606A1 (es) 1977-01-01
AU467446B2 (en) 1974-07-04
US3751932A (en) 1973-08-14
ES411090A1 (es) 1975-12-01
CA968973A (en) 1975-06-10
JPS4894009A (https=) 1973-12-04
NL7300762A (https=) 1973-08-20
IE37342L (en) 1973-08-16

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