WO2004038271A2 - Flexible pipe including vent passage and method of manufacturing same - Google Patents

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WO2004038271A2
WO2004038271A2 PCT/IB2003/006439 IB0306439W WO2004038271A2 WO 2004038271 A2 WO2004038271 A2 WO 2004038271A2 IB 0306439 W IB0306439 W IB 0306439W WO 2004038271 A2 WO2004038271 A2 WO 2004038271A2
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Dana J. Fraser
Mark D. Kalman
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Wellstream International Limited
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Priority to CA2497232A priority patent/CA2497232C/en
Priority to AU2003301615A priority patent/AU2003301615B2/en
Priority to DE60321922T priority patent/DE60321922D1/en
Publication of WO2004038271A2 publication Critical patent/WO2004038271A2/en
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Priority to NO20051550A priority patent/NO20051550L/en

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29D—PRODUCING PARTICULAR ARTICLES FROM PLASTICS OR FROM SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE
    • B29D23/00—Producing tubular articles
    • B29D23/001—Pipes; Pipe joints
    • 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
    • F16L11/00—Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes
    • F16L11/04—Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics
    • F16L11/08—Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with reinforcements embedded in the wall
    • F16L11/081—Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with reinforcements embedded in the wall comprising one or more layers of a helically wound cord or wire
    • F16L11/082—Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with reinforcements embedded in the wall comprising one or more layers of a helically wound cord or wire two layers
    • 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
    • F16L11/00—Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes
    • F16L11/04—Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics
    • F16L11/08—Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with reinforcements embedded in the wall
    • F16L11/088—Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes made of rubber or flexible plastics with reinforcements embedded in the wall comprising a combination of one or more layers of a helically wound cord or wire with one or more braided layers
    • 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
    • F16L11/00—Hoses, i.e. flexible pipes
    • F16L11/22—Multi-channel hoses
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29C—SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING
    • B29C53/00—Shaping by bending, folding, twisting, straightening or flattening; Apparatus therefor
    • B29C53/56—Winding and joining, e.g. winding spirally
    • B29C53/58—Winding and joining, e.g. winding spirally helically
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29K—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES B29B, B29C OR B29D, RELATING TO MOULDING MATERIALS OR TO MATERIALS FOR MOULDS, REINFORCEMENTS, FILLERS OR PREFORMED PARTS, e.g. INSERTS
    • B29K2305/00—Use of metals, their alloys or their compounds, as reinforcement
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29K—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES B29B, B29C OR B29D, RELATING TO MOULDING MATERIALS OR TO MATERIALS FOR MOULDS, REINFORCEMENTS, FILLERS OR PREFORMED PARTS, e.g. INSERTS
    • B29K2995/00—Properties of moulding materials, reinforcements, fillers, preformed parts or moulds
    • B29K2995/0037—Other properties
    • B29K2995/0068—Permeability to liquids; Adsorption
    • B29K2995/0069—Permeability to liquids; Adsorption non-permeable
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29L—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASS B29C, RELATING TO PARTICULAR ARTICLES
    • B29L2009/00—Layered products
    • B29L2009/003—Layered products comprising a metal layer
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29L—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASS B29C, RELATING TO PARTICULAR ARTICLES
    • B29L2023/00—Tubular articles
    • B29L2023/005—Hoses, i.e. flexible

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  • This invention relates to a flexible pipe having multiple layers, one of which is formed with a vent passage for venting gases that permeate through the pipe.
  • Fig. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a flexible pipe according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig 2 is an end view of the pipe of Fig. 1.
  • Fig 3 is a view similar to Fig. 2 but depicting an alternate embodiment of the invention.
  • a flexible pipe according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, in general by the reference numeral 10
  • the pipe 10 is formed by an inner layer 12, preferably in the form of an extruded plastic sheath, for conveying fluid through its bore.
  • the outer surface of the layer 12 is undulated thus forming a senes of ridges and valleys for reasons to be descnbed.
  • the layer 12 may be formed in a conventional manner using polymers, or the like.
  • a layer 14 extends around the layer 12 and provides resistance to internal pressure, hydrostatic collapse and crush.
  • the layer 14 is formed by helically wrapping a continuous metal st ⁇ p, preferably formed of carbon steel, with adjacent windings being interlocked, to form a flexible layer that provides significant hoop and axial strength.
  • the layer 14 is marketed by the assignee of the present invention, Wellstream, Inc., under the "Flexlok" trademark.
  • the layer 14 can be of the types disclosed in application serial no. 09/706,070 (attorney's docket no. 27644 03.02) filed concurrently herewith and assigned to the assignee of this application; with the disclosure of the former application being incorporated by reference.
  • a layer 16 of wrapped wires extends over the layer 15 and consists of a series of wires 16a helically wrapped around the extenor of the layer 15 to form a first tensile layer, and an additional senes of wires 16b wrapped around the first senes of wires 16a to form a second tensile layer extending over the first tensile layer.
  • the wires 16a and 16b may have a circular cross section, and are wound at a relatively high lay angle to provide significant hoop strength and axial strength.
  • the wires 16a and 16b are formed by carbon steel with a plastic or anodic coating It is noted that the layer 14 prevents the expansion of the layer 12 into gaps formed between the wires of the tensile layers 16a and 16b.
  • a layer 18 is formed by helically wrapping tape over the layer 16.
  • the tape forming the layer 18 can be plastic or metal and can be reinforced with glass, metal or a different type of plastic. Although not shown in the drawings, it is understood that the tape layer 18 can also extend between the layer 14 and the layer 16, and between the series of wires 16a and 16b.
  • a protective outer layer 20 extends over the tape layer 18 and is preferably in the form of an extruded plastic sheath that extends over the tape layer in a conventional manner, with the tape providing a smooth surface for the extrusion.
  • the layer 20 is optional and is required only when the tape layer is inadequate to protect the remaining components of the pipe 10.
  • the ndges formed by the undulating outer surface of the layer 12, and the corresponding inner surface of the layer 14, form passages 22 for venting any gases that might permeate through the layer 12. These passages extend for the length of the pipe 10 and can discharge into the ambient environment or atmosphere at one of the ends of the pipe.
  • a flexible pipe according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, in general by the reference numeral 30.
  • the pipe 30 is formed by an inner layer 32, preferably in the form of an extruded plastic tubular member, or sheath, for conveying fluid through its bore.
  • the layer 32 may be formed in a conventional manner using polymers, or the like.
  • a metal stnp layer 34 extends around the layer 32 and provides resistance to internal pressure, hydrostatic collapse and crush. Since the layer 34 is identical to the layer 14 of the embodiment of Fig. 1 and 2, is will not be descnbed in any further detail.
  • a seal layer 36 preferably in the form of an extruded plastic sheath, is provided over the layer 34 to increase the resistance to hydrostatic compression, and assist in limiting the moisture that permeates from the bores of the layer 32.
  • a layer 38 extends over the layer 36 and consists of a senes of wrapped wires forming two tensile layers. Since the layer 38 is identical to the layer 16 of the embodiment of Fig 1 and 2, is will not be described in any further detail.
  • a layer 40 is formed by helically wrapping tape over the layer 38.
  • the tape forming the layer 40 can be plastic or metal and can be reinforced with glass, metal or a different type of plastic. Although not shown m the drawing, it is understood that the tape layer 40 can also extend between the layers 32 and 34, between the layers 34 and 36, between the layers 36 and 38, between the layer 38 and 40, and/or between the layers of wrapped wires forming the layer 38.
  • a protective outer layer 42 extends over the tape layer 40 and is preferably in the form of an extruded plastic sheath that extends over the tape layer in a conventional manner, with the tape providing a smooth surface for the extrusion
  • the layer 42 is optional and is required only when the tape layer 40 is inadequate to protect the remaining components of the pipe 40.
  • the undulations of the previous embodiment are eliminated and a plurality of relatively small-diameter tubes 44 are embedded in, and angularly spaced around, the layer 32.
  • the tubes 44 are provided with relatively small holes or slits, or are fabricated from a matenal having a relatively high porosity, such as a foam structure, to receive any gases that might permeate through the layer 32 or at least a portion of the layer.
  • the tubes 44 extend for the length of the pipe and thus pass any of the latter gases to one or both ends of the pipe 30 for discharge into the ambient environment or atmosphere.
  • Each layers 16a and 16b can be formed by one wire rather than by a senes of wires, and only one layer (16a or 16b) can be provided.
  • the seal layer 36 can be placed between the seal layers 34 and 38 (as shown and descnbed above), and/or between the layers 38 and 40, and/or between the layers 40 and 42.
  • the cross section of the wires 16a and 16b, and the wires forming the layer 38 can be round or rectangular as disclosed in the above cited application.
  • an outer layer similar to the layer 14 and 34 can be placed around the sheaths 20 and 42, respectively for added protection.
  • the layers 14 and 34 can be eliminated and the layers 16 and 36 can be applied directly over the tubular members, 12 and 32, respectively.
  • the layers 15 and 36 can be eliminated and the layers 16 and 38 can be applied directly over the layers 14, and 34 , respectively. It is understood that spatial references, such as “under”, “over”, “between”, “outer”, “inner” and “surrounding” are for the purpose of illustration only and do not limit the specific onentation or location of the layers descnbed above.

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Abstract

A flexible pipe formed by multiple layers of different materials, and one or more vent passages are provided in one of the layers for venting any gases permeating through the pipe.

Description

FLEXIBLE PIPE INCLUDING VENT PASSAGE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME
This application is a contmuation-in-part of pending patent application senal no 09/705,309 filed November 3, 2000 which, in turn, claims pnonty of provisional application S N. 60/163,908 filed November 5, 1999.
This invention relates to a flexible pipe having multiple layers, one of which is formed with a vent passage for venting gases that permeate through the pipe.
Brief Description of the Drawing
Fig. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a flexible pipe according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig 2 is an end view of the pipe of Fig. 1.
Fig 3 is a view similar to Fig. 2 but depicting an alternate embodiment of the invention.
Detailed Description With reference to Fig 1, a flexible pipe according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, in general by the reference numeral 10 The pipe 10 is formed by an inner layer 12, preferably in the form of an extruded plastic sheath, for conveying fluid through its bore. As shown in Fig. 2, the outer surface of the layer 12 is undulated thus forming a senes of ridges and valleys for reasons to be descnbed. The layer 12 may be formed in a conventional manner using polymers, or the like.
A layer 14 extends around the layer 12 and provides resistance to internal pressure, hydrostatic collapse and crush. The layer 14 is formed by helically wrapping a continuous metal stπp, preferably formed of carbon steel, with adjacent windings being interlocked, to form a flexible layer that provides significant hoop and axial strength. The layer 14 is marketed by the assignee of the present invention, Wellstream, Inc., under the "Flexlok" trademark. Alternatively, the layer 14 can be of the types disclosed in application serial no. 09/706,070 (attorney's docket no. 27644 03.02) filed concurrently herewith and assigned to the assignee of this application; with the disclosure of the former application being incorporated by reference.
A seal layer 15, preferably in the form of an extruded plastic sheath, is provided over the layer 14 to increase the resistance to hydrostatic compression, and assist in limiting the moisture that permeates from the bores of the layer 12.
A layer 16 of wrapped wires extends over the layer 15 and consists of a series of wires 16a helically wrapped around the extenor of the layer 15 to form a first tensile layer, and an additional senes of wires 16b wrapped around the first senes of wires 16a to form a second tensile layer extending over the first tensile layer. The wires 16a and 16b may have a circular cross section, and are wound at a relatively high lay angle to provide significant hoop strength and axial strength. Preferably, at least a portion of the wires 16a and 16b are formed by carbon steel with a plastic or anodic coating It is noted that the layer 14 prevents the expansion of the layer 12 into gaps formed between the wires of the tensile layers 16a and 16b.
A layer 18 is formed by helically wrapping tape over the layer 16. The tape forming the layer 18 can be plastic or metal and can be reinforced with glass, metal or a different type of plastic. Although not shown in the drawings, it is understood that the tape layer 18 can also extend between the layer 14 and the layer 16, and between the series of wires 16a and 16b. A protective outer layer 20 extends over the tape layer 18 and is preferably in the form of an extruded plastic sheath that extends over the tape layer in a conventional manner, with the tape providing a smooth surface for the extrusion. The layer 20 is optional and is required only when the tape layer is inadequate to protect the remaining components of the pipe 10.
In operation, when the pipe 10 is put into service the ndges formed by the undulating outer surface of the layer 12, and the corresponding inner surface of the layer 14, form passages 22 for venting any gases that might permeate through the layer 12. These passages extend for the length of the pipe 10 and can discharge into the ambient environment or atmosphere at one of the ends of the pipe.
According to the embodiment of Fig. 3, a flexible pipe according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, in general by the reference numeral 30. The pipe 30 is formed by an inner layer 32, preferably in the form of an extruded plastic tubular member, or sheath, for conveying fluid through its bore. The layer 32 may be formed in a conventional manner using polymers, or the like.
A metal stnp layer 34 extends around the layer 32 and provides resistance to internal pressure, hydrostatic collapse and crush. Since the layer 34 is identical to the layer 14 of the embodiment of Fig. 1 and 2, is will not be descnbed in any further detail.
A seal layer 36, preferably in the form of an extruded plastic sheath, is provided over the layer 34 to increase the resistance to hydrostatic compression, and assist in limiting the moisture that permeates from the bores of the layer 32. A layer 38 extends over the layer 36 and consists of a senes of wrapped wires forming two tensile layers. Since the layer 38 is identical to the layer 16 of the embodiment of Fig 1 and 2, is will not be described in any further detail.
A layer 40 is formed by helically wrapping tape over the layer 38. The tape forming the layer 40 can be plastic or metal and can be reinforced with glass, metal or a different type of plastic. Although not shown m the drawing, it is understood that the tape layer 40 can also extend between the layers 32 and 34, between the layers 34 and 36, between the layers 36 and 38, between the layer 38 and 40, and/or between the layers of wrapped wires forming the layer 38.
A protective outer layer 42 extends over the tape layer 40 and is preferably in the form of an extruded plastic sheath that extends over the tape layer in a conventional manner, with the tape providing a smooth surface for the extrusion The layer 42 is optional and is required only when the tape layer 40 is inadequate to protect the remaining components of the pipe 40.
According to the embodiment of Fig. 3, the undulations of the previous embodiment are eliminated and a plurality of relatively small-diameter tubes 44 are embedded in, and angularly spaced around, the layer 32. Although not shown in the drawings due to scale limitations, it is understood that the tubes 44 are provided with relatively small holes or slits, or are fabricated from a matenal having a relatively high porosity, such as a foam structure, to receive any gases that might permeate through the layer 32 or at least a portion of the layer. The tubes 44 extend for the length of the pipe and thus pass any of the latter gases to one or both ends of the pipe 30 for discharge into the ambient environment or atmosphere. Thus, the embodiment of Fig. 3 enjoys all of the advantages of that of Figs. 1 and 2
Variations
1. Additional tensile layers of wires can be provided in addition to the series of wires 16a and 16b and the wires forming the layer 38. 2. Each layers 16a and 16b can be formed by one wire rather than by a senes of wires, and only one layer (16a or 16b) can be provided.
3. The adjacent windings of the sh p forming the layers 14 and 34 do not have to be interlocked.
4. In the embodiment of Fig. 3, the seal layer 36 can be placed between the seal layers 34 and 38 (as shown and descnbed above), and/or between the layers 38 and 40, and/or between the layers 40 and 42.
5. The cross section of the wires 16a and 16b, and the wires forming the layer 38 can be round or rectangular as disclosed in the above cited application.
6. In extremely hostile environments, an outer layer similar to the layer 14 and 34 can be placed around the sheaths 20 and 42, respectively for added protection.
7. The layers 14 and 34 can be eliminated and the layers 16 and 36 can be applied directly over the tubular members, 12 and 32, respectively.
8. The layers 15 and 36 can be eliminated and the layers 16 and 38 can be applied directly over the layers 14, and 34 , respectively. It is understood that spatial references, such as "under", "over", "between", "outer", "inner" and "surrounding" are for the purpose of illustration only and do not limit the specific onentation or location of the layers descnbed above.
The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and vanations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and descnbed in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and vanous embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the claims appended hereto and their equivalents.

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ClaimsWhat is claimed is:
1. A flexible pipe, compnsmg an inner tubular layer defining an inner longitudinal passage, at least one longitudinally extending tube embedded in the inner layer and adapted to receive any gases permeating through or into the inner tubular layer and vent the gases from the pipe, and an outer layer extending over the inner layer.
2. The pipe of claim 1 wherein a plurality of openings are formed through the tube to receive the gases
3. The pipe of claim 1 wherein the tube is fabncated from a porous matenal to receive the gases.
4. The flexible pipe of claim 1 wherein the axis of the tube extends parallel to the axis of the inner layer.
5. The flexible pipe of claim 1 wherein a plurality of tubes are angularly spaced around the axis of the inner layer.
6. The flexible pipe of claim 1 wherein the outer layer comprises a metal stnp layer helically wound over the inner layer.
7. The flexible pipe of claim 6 further compnsmg a seal layer extending over the metal stnp layer.
8. The flexible pipe of claim 7 further compnsmg at least one wire wrapped around the exterior of the seal layer to form a tensile layer.
9 The flexible pipe of claim 8 further comprising at least one wire wrapped around the tensile layer to form an additional tensile layer
10. The flexible pipe of claim 1 wherein the outer layer comprises at least one wire wrapped around the extenor of the inner layer to form a tensile layer.
11. The flexible pipe of claim 10 wherein the outer layer further comprises at least on wire wrapped around the tensile layer to form an additional tensile layer.
12 The flexible pipe of claim 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11 further compnsmg a layer of wound tape extending between adjacent layers.
13. A method of manufactunng a flexible pipe, forming at least one tube that allows for fluid to pass through its wall, embedding the tube in an inner tubular layer defining an inner longitudinal passage so that any gases received by the layer and permeating through or into the layer pass into the tube for discharge through an end of the tube, and disposing an outer layer over the inner layer.
14 The pipe of claim 13 further compnsmg forming a plurality of openings through the tube to receive the gases.
15. The pipe of claim 13 further compnsmg fabricating the tube from a porous matenal to receive the gases.
16. The method of claim 13 wherein a plurality of tubes are provided, with the axis of each tube extends parallel to the axis of the inner layer.
17. The method of claim 16 wherein the tubes are angularly-spaced around the axis of the inner layer.
18. The method of claim 13 wherein the step of disposing comprises wrapping a metal strip layer over the inner layer.
19. The method of claim 18 further comprising disposing a seal layer over the metal strip layer.
20. The method pipe of claim 19 further comprising wrapping at least one wire around the extenor of the seal layer to form a tensile layer.
21. The method of claim 20 further compnsmg wrapping at least one wire around the tensile layer to form an additional tensile layer.
22. The method pipe of claim 13 wherein the step of disposing compnses wrapping at least one wire around the extenor of the inner layer to form a tensile layer.
23. The method of claim 22 wherein the step of disposing further compnses wrapping at least one wire around the tensile layer to form an additional tensile layer.
24 The method of claim 13 and 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, or 23 further compnsmg wrapping a tape between adjacent layers.
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BR0313938-7A BR0313938A (en) 2002-08-28 2003-08-27 Flexible pipe including exhaust port and method of manufacturing the same
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