GB2451424B - Apparatus and method for removing loose debris from within a pipe - Google Patents

Apparatus and method for removing loose debris from within a pipe

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GB2451424B
GB2451424B GB0714042.9A GB0714042A GB2451424B GB 2451424 B GB2451424 B GB 2451424B GB 0714042 A GB0714042 A GB 0714042A GB 2451424 B GB2451424 B GB 2451424B
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Prior art keywords
pipe
loose debris
removing loose
debris
loose
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GB0714042.9A
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GB0714042D0 (en
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Richard Christopher
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Whirlwind Utilities Ltd
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Whirlwind Utilities Ltd
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    • 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
    • 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 
    • 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
    • B08B9/032—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing
    • B08B9/0321—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing using pressurised, pulsating or purging fluid
    • B08B9/0322—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing using pressurised, pulsating or purging fluid in combination with a plug, e.g. inflatable mole, to isolate a part of the tube
    • 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
    • B08B9/032—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing
    • B08B9/035—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing by suction
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03B—INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
    • E03B7/00—Water main or service pipe systems
    • E03B7/07—Arrangement of devices, e.g. filters, flow controls, measuring devices, siphons or valves, in the pipe systems
    • E03B7/074—Arrangement of water treatment devices

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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)
GB0714042.9A 2007-07-18 2007-07-18 Apparatus and method for removing loose debris from within a pipe Active GB2451424B (en)

Priority Applications (1)

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GB0714042.9A GB2451424B (en) 2007-07-18 2007-07-18 Apparatus and method for removing loose debris from within a pipe

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0714042.9A GB2451424B (en) 2007-07-18 2007-07-18 Apparatus and method for removing loose debris from within a pipe

Publications (3)

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GB0714042D0 GB0714042D0 (en) 2007-08-29
GB2451424A GB2451424A (en) 2009-02-04
GB2451424B true GB2451424B (en) 2012-01-11

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GB201110297D0 (en) * 2011-06-17 2011-08-03 Paradigm Flow Solutions Ltd Water deluge system cleaning apparatus and method
GB2552637B (en) * 2016-03-02 2018-10-10 Envirologics Eng Inc Cleaning inside and adjacent service connections in preparation for pipe lining method

Citations (3)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB837090A (en) * 1959-01-09 1960-06-09 Alexander Bosch Improvements in or relating to equipment for clearing blocked pipes
EP0382985A1 (en) * 1989-02-13 1990-08-22 L'air Liquide, Societe Anonyme Pour L'etude Et L'exploitation Des Procedes Georges Claude Gas purge system
JPH09174009A (en) * 1995-12-28 1997-07-08 Tokyo Gas Co Ltd Removal of foreign matter from buried pipe and rising pipe

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB837090A (en) * 1959-01-09 1960-06-09 Alexander Bosch Improvements in or relating to equipment for clearing blocked pipes
EP0382985A1 (en) * 1989-02-13 1990-08-22 L'air Liquide, Societe Anonyme Pour L'etude Et L'exploitation Des Procedes Georges Claude Gas purge system
JPH09174009A (en) * 1995-12-28 1997-07-08 Tokyo Gas Co Ltd Removal of foreign matter from buried pipe and rising pipe

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GB0714042D0 (en) 2007-08-29

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