GB2465352B - Pipe cleaning apparatus - Google Patents

Pipe cleaning apparatus

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Publication number
GB2465352B
GB2465352B GB0820736.7A GB0820736A GB2465352B GB 2465352 B GB2465352 B GB 2465352B GB 0820736 A GB0820736 A GB 0820736A GB 2465352 B GB2465352 B GB 2465352B
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Prior art keywords
cleaning apparatus
pipe cleaning
pipe
cleaning
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GB2465352A (en
GB0820736D0 (en
Inventor
Jane Palmer
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Industrial Brushware Ltd
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Industrial Brushware Ltd
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Priority to GB0820736.7A priority Critical patent/GB2465352B/en
Publication of GB0820736D0 publication Critical patent/GB0820736D0/en
Priority to PCT/GB2009/002644 priority patent/WO2010055289A1/en
Publication of GB2465352A publication Critical patent/GB2465352A/en
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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
    • 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
    • B08B9/0557—Pigs with rings shaped cleaning members, e.g. cup 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • B08B9/0436—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 with mechanical cleaning tools, e.g. scrapers, with or without additional fluid jets
    • 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

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • Cleaning In General (AREA)
GB0820736.7A 2008-11-13 2008-11-13 Pipe cleaning apparatus Active GB2465352B (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0820736.7A GB2465352B (en) 2008-11-13 2008-11-13 Pipe cleaning apparatus
PCT/GB2009/002644 WO2010055289A1 (en) 2008-11-13 2009-11-12 Pipe cleaning apparatus

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0820736.7A GB2465352B (en) 2008-11-13 2008-11-13 Pipe cleaning apparatus

Publications (3)

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GB0820736D0 GB0820736D0 (en) 2008-12-17
GB2465352A GB2465352A (en) 2010-05-19
GB2465352B true GB2465352B (en) 2012-08-15

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WO (1) WO2010055289A1 (en)

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Citations (7)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE2944709A1 (en) * 1979-11-06 1981-05-14 Ruhrkohle Ag, 4300 Essen PIPE CLEANING DEVICE
CH676092A5 (en) * 1988-05-30 1990-12-14 Reinhart S A Cleaning device for pipes - comprises interconnectable parts passed through hatch into pipe for assembly and cleaning action
US5711046A (en) * 1995-04-01 1998-01-27 Rotary Drilling Supplies Of Europe Limited Well cleaning apparatus
GB2338734A (en) * 1998-06-23 1999-12-29 Specialised Petroleum Serv Ltd Down-hole tool with detachable cleaning pads
US6173469B1 (en) * 1999-07-06 2001-01-16 Dwane O. Laymon Urethane spring for use in a pipeline pig
WO2003006787A1 (en) * 2001-07-07 2003-01-23 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Liner brushing and conditioning tool
EP1306141A2 (en) * 2001-10-23 2003-05-02 MOTAN Materials Handling GmbH Method and device for cleaning pneumatic conveyor lines using a bypass pig

Family Cites Families (2)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE828173C (en) * 1950-06-14 1952-01-17 Josef Schneider Fa Pipe cleaning brush
DE19903726C1 (en) * 1999-01-30 2000-04-13 Pipetronix Gmbh Niederlassung Pipe cleansing tool, especially for pipes carrying hydrocarbons, comprises an axial carrier connected to a flexible carrier collar which contains cleansing tools arranged at an angle to the pipe axis.

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE2944709A1 (en) * 1979-11-06 1981-05-14 Ruhrkohle Ag, 4300 Essen PIPE CLEANING DEVICE
CH676092A5 (en) * 1988-05-30 1990-12-14 Reinhart S A Cleaning device for pipes - comprises interconnectable parts passed through hatch into pipe for assembly and cleaning action
US5711046A (en) * 1995-04-01 1998-01-27 Rotary Drilling Supplies Of Europe Limited Well cleaning apparatus
GB2338734A (en) * 1998-06-23 1999-12-29 Specialised Petroleum Serv Ltd Down-hole tool with detachable cleaning pads
US6173469B1 (en) * 1999-07-06 2001-01-16 Dwane O. Laymon Urethane spring for use in a pipeline pig
WO2003006787A1 (en) * 2001-07-07 2003-01-23 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Liner brushing and conditioning tool
EP1306141A2 (en) * 2001-10-23 2003-05-02 MOTAN Materials Handling GmbH Method and device for cleaning pneumatic conveyor lines using a bypass pig

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WO2010055289A1 (en) 2010-05-20
GB2465352A (en) 2010-05-19
GB0820736D0 (en) 2008-12-17

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