WO2019032302A1 - Élément tubulaire en polyéthylène renforcé - Google Patents
Élément tubulaire en polyéthylène renforcé Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- WO2019032302A1 WO2019032302A1 PCT/US2018/043896 US2018043896W WO2019032302A1 WO 2019032302 A1 WO2019032302 A1 WO 2019032302A1 US 2018043896 W US2018043896 W US 2018043896W WO 2019032302 A1 WO2019032302 A1 WO 2019032302A1
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- tubular member
- fabric layer
- polyethylene
- tape elements
- tubular members
- Prior art date
Links
- -1 polyethylene Polymers 0.000 title claims abstract description 52
- 239000004698 Polyethylene Substances 0.000 title claims abstract description 47
- 229920000573 polyethylene Polymers 0.000 title claims abstract description 47
- 239000004744 fabric Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 50
- 229920000098 polyolefin Polymers 0.000 claims abstract description 35
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 claims description 28
- 229920001169 thermoplastic Polymers 0.000 claims description 6
- 239000002759 woven fabric Substances 0.000 claims description 6
- 238000005304 joining Methods 0.000 claims description 4
- 238000005728 strengthening Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 28
- 239000004743 Polypropylene Substances 0.000 description 11
- 229920001155 polypropylene Polymers 0.000 description 11
- 230000007547 defect Effects 0.000 description 9
- 239000000835 fiber Substances 0.000 description 8
- 210000001503 joint Anatomy 0.000 description 7
- ZWEHNKRNPOVVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N 2-Butanone Chemical compound CCC(C)=O ZWEHNKRNPOVVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 6
- 239000000945 filler Substances 0.000 description 6
- 238000003466 welding Methods 0.000 description 6
- 230000004927 fusion Effects 0.000 description 5
- 238000002788 crimping Methods 0.000 description 4
- 230000008569 process Effects 0.000 description 4
- 230000003014 reinforcing effect Effects 0.000 description 4
- KFZMGEQAYNKOFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N Isopropanol Chemical compound CC(C)O KFZMGEQAYNKOFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 3
- OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Methanol Chemical compound OC OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 3
- 239000000853 adhesive Substances 0.000 description 3
- 230000001070 adhesive effect Effects 0.000 description 3
- 239000011324 bead Substances 0.000 description 3
- 229920001577 copolymer Polymers 0.000 description 3
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 description 3
- 229920000728 polyester Polymers 0.000 description 3
- 229920000642 polymer Polymers 0.000 description 3
- 230000002787 reinforcement Effects 0.000 description 3
- 230000008439 repair process Effects 0.000 description 3
- 229920006300 shrink film Polymers 0.000 description 3
- 229920002943 EPDM rubber Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 229920000181 Ethylene propylene rubber Polymers 0.000 description 2
- BAPJBEWLBFYGME-UHFFFAOYSA-N Methyl acrylate Chemical compound COC(=O)C=C BAPJBEWLBFYGME-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 239000004952 Polyamide Substances 0.000 description 2
- 229920002367 Polyisobutene Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 239000003638 chemical reducing agent Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000008878 coupling Effects 0.000 description 2
- 238000010168 coupling process Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000005859 coupling reaction Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000005336 cracking Methods 0.000 description 2
- 125000004122 cyclic group Chemical group 0.000 description 2
- 238000001125 extrusion Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000010438 heat treatment Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000002844 melting Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000008018 melting Effects 0.000 description 2
- 229920002647 polyamide Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 229920001748 polybutylene Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 229920006124 polyolefin elastomer Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 238000002360 preparation method Methods 0.000 description 2
- 239000002689 soil Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000004753 textile Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000012815 thermoplastic material Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000004416 thermosoftening plastic Substances 0.000 description 2
- OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N Carbon Chemical compound [C] OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 239000004593 Epoxy Substances 0.000 description 1
- VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N Ethene Chemical compound C=C VGGSQFUCUMXWEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 239000005977 Ethylene Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920000914 Metallic fiber Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000004677 Nylon Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920002292 Nylon 6 Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920002302 Nylon 6,6 Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000004962 Polyamide-imide Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000004697 Polyetherimide Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000004642 Polyimide Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000004734 Polyphenylene sulfide Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000005299 abrasion Methods 0.000 description 1
- NIXOWILDQLNWCW-UHFFFAOYSA-N acrylic acid group Chemical group C(C=C)(=O)O NIXOWILDQLNWCW-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 239000004760 aramid Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920003235 aromatic polyamide Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 230000008901 benefit Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000015572 biosynthetic process Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000007767 bonding agent Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229910052799 carbon Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000000919 ceramic Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000006243 chemical reaction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000003795 chemical substances by application Substances 0.000 description 1
- 150000001875 compounds Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 229920000547 conjugated polymer Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 238000010586 diagram Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229920001971 elastomer Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000010408 film Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000011521 glass Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000003292 glue Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920001903 high density polyethylene Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000004700 high-density polyethylene Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000003999 initiator Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000007246 mechanism Effects 0.000 description 1
- 229920001179 medium density polyethylene Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000004701 medium-density polyethylene Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000002557 mineral fiber Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000000178 monomer Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920001778 nylon Polymers 0.000 description 1
- JRZJOMJEPLMPRA-UHFFFAOYSA-N olefin Natural products CCCCCCCC=C JRZJOMJEPLMPRA-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229920002492 poly(sulfone) Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920002312 polyamide-imide Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920000570 polyether Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920001601 polyetherimide Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920000139 polyethylene terephthalate Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000005020 polyethylene terephthalate Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920001721 polyimide Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000011116 polymethylpentene Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920000069 polyphenylene sulfide Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920005606 polypropylene copolymer Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920002635 polyurethane Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000004814 polyurethane Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000004064 recycling Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000005060 rubber Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000000126 substance Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920002397 thermoplastic olefin Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920001567 vinyl ester resin Polymers 0.000 description 1
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
Classifications
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B1/00—Layered products having a non-planar shape
- B32B1/08—Tubular products
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
- B32B27/06—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material
- B32B27/08—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material of synthetic resin
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
- B32B27/12—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
- B32B27/32—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
- B32B27/34—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin comprising polyamides
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
- B32B27/36—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin comprising polyesters
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B3/00—Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shape; Layered products comprising a layer having particular features of form
- B32B3/02—Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shape; Layered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
- B32B3/06—Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shape; Layered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for securing layers together; for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support, or to another product, e.g. groove/tongue, interlocking
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B5/00—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts
- B32B5/02—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by structural features of a fibrous or filamentary layer
- B32B5/024—Woven fabric
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2307/00—Properties of the layers or laminate
- B32B2307/50—Properties of the layers or laminate having particular mechanical properties
- B32B2307/514—Oriented
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2597/00—Tubular articles, e.g. hoses, pipes
Definitions
- the present invention relates generally to polyolefin tubular members and other structures, and more particularly relates to a method and apparatus for repairing and/or joining polyolefin tubular members and other structures.
- Polyolefin materials include the following: thermoplastic polyolefins:
- PE polyethylene
- PP polypropylene
- PMP polymethylpentene
- PB-1 polybutene-1
- PEO Polyolefin elastomers
- PIB polyisobutylene
- EPR ethylene propylene rubber
- EPDM rubber ethylene propylene diene monomer
- tubular members are utilized to deliver or convey an assortment of media that may have corrosive chemical properties.
- PE and PP tubular member is commonly used by gas utility companies, for example.
- Such tubular members themselves may be deployed in environments that also subject the exterior of the tubular member to corrosive or otherwise physically or chemically damaging conditions.
- Polyolefins are also materials from which various other types of structures, such as holding tanks, pressure vessels and the like, which may be deployed in harsh environments.
- weld joints are susceptible to cracking over time, either due to external forces, such as soil movement or physical impact, or due to the material becoming brittle over time.
- a strengthened polyethylene tubular member where the polyethylene tubular member has an outer surface, a circumference, a wall thickness, an area to be strengthened, and the outer surface of the polyethylene tubular member contains polyethylene.
- the strengthened polyethylene tubular member contains a fabric layer wrapped around the circumference of the tubular member at least two full rotations and covering the area to be strengthened.
- the fabric layer contains a plurality of interwoven tape elements with a base layer of a strain oriented olefin polymer disposed between covering layers of a heat fusible olefin polymer. The tape elements within the fabric layer are bonded together and the tape elements adjacent the tubular member are bonded to the tubular member.
- a method for strengthening a polyethylene tubular member The polyethylene tubular member has an outer surface, a circumference, a wall thickness, and an area to be strengthened and the outer surface of the polyethylene tubular member contains polyethylene.
- the method contains the step of wrapping a fabric layer around the circumference of the tubular member at least two full rotations and covering the area to be strengthened.
- the fabric layer contains a plurality of interwoven tape elements with a base layer of a strain oriented olefin polymer disposed between covering layers of a heat fusible olefin polymer.
- the method also contains the step of applying heat and optionally pressure to the fabric layer bonding the tape elements of the fabric layer together and bonding the tape elements and the tubular member together.
- Figure 1 is a side, longitudinal cross-sectional view of a length of tubular member to be repaired in accordance with one embodiment of the invention
- Figure 2 is a side, longitudinal cross-sectional view of the tubular member from Figure 1 having a filler material applied in an area to be reinforced thereof;
- Figure 3 is a side, longitudinal cross-sectional view of the tubular member from Figure 2 having a reinforcement system applied over the repair area;
- Figure 4 is a top view illustration of one embodiment of the fabric layer.
- Figure 5 is a cross-sectional illustration of one embodiment of the tape elements.
- Figure 6 is a side, longitudinal, cross-sectional view of two sections of tubular member aligned end-to-end in preparation for a joining operation in accordance with one embodiment of the invention
- Figure 7 is a side, longitudinal, cross-sectional view of the two sections of tubular member from Figure 4 with the joint reinforced in accordance with one
- Figure 8 is a side, longitudinal, cross-sectional view of two sections of tubular member having been welded together using a conventional butt fusion technique
- Figure 9 is a side, longitudinal, cross-sectional view of the two welded sections of tubular member from Figure 6 with the joint reinforced in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
- the tubular member may 10 be many suitable thermoplastic, preferably polyolefin, preferably polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP).
- PE polyethylene
- PP polypropylene
- the tubular member 10 comprises polyethylene as it is a relatively
- the polyethylene may be may suitable mono- or co- polymer of polyethylene including medium density polyethylene and high density polyethylene.
- the tubular member wall contains more than one layer such as a metal tubular member coated with a layer of polyethylene on the outer surface of the metal.
- the outer-most layer which forms the outer surface of the tubular member 10 contains polyolefin, preferably polyethylene.
- the tubular member 10 may be any tubular shaped member that moves or holds material within the member.
- the tubular member 10 may be a pipe, also referred to as a conduit, pipe, duct, and pipeline.
- the tubular member may also be a holding tank (typically spherically or ellipsoid) or any other hollow member preferably having a generally circular or elliptical cross-sectional shape.
- tubular member 10 has an area to be reinforced 12 on/in tubular member 10.
- This area to be reinforced 12 is the area to be strengthened by the reinforcement system and may contain gouges, holes, pinholes, cracks, microcracks, butt splices.
- the area to be reinforced 12 is a damaged area which damage extends at least partially through the wall of the tubular member 10. It may go only part way through the tubular member's wall or completely through the wall. Any concave deviation from a smooth outer surface may be
- the damage has a depth of at least about 10% of the pipe wall thickness.
- the defect has a depth of at least about 20%, 30%, or 50% of the pipe wall thickness.
- the defect has a depth of the entire pipe wall thickness.
- the area to be reinforced 12 is an area where a clamp was used on the tubular member 10 resulting in microcracks.
- the area to be reinforced 12 is where two tubular members (20, 22) meet, where the area to be reinforced being the splice connecting two pipes.
- the first step in reinforcing a tubular member 10 is to uncover the member 10 (in the case where there are additional layers on the member 10 or the member 10 is buried in the ground) and optionally clean the outer surface of the tubular member 10 to ensure good bonding of subsequent layers to the member 10.
- the member 10 may be cleaned with any suitable cleaner including water, methanol, isopropyl alcohol, and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK).
- the defect is then filled with a filler material 620 as shown in FIG. 2.
- the filler may be any suitable filler material including, but not limited to, polyester, epoxy, vinyl ester, polyurethane, thermoplastic material, rubber compound, or acrylic, such as a methyl acrylate or thermoplastic material.
- the filler material After the filler material has been applied and cured or otherwise hardened, it is then optionally sanded or otherwise removed so that the surface of the filled defect is approximately equal to the outer surface of the pipe 600.
- the pipe 600 may be optionally cleaned again after the filler is applied and/or sanded.
- the reinforcing system is applied to the area to be reinforced 12 of the member 10.
- the reinforcing system comprises wrapping a fabric layer 18 around the circumference of the tubular member at least two full rotations and covering the area to be strengthened 12 as shown in Figure 3.
- the fabric layer 18 is wrapped around the circumference of the tubular member at least four full rotations, covering the area to be strengthened 12.
- the fabric layer 18 comprises a plurality of interwoven tape elements comprising a base layer of a strain oriented olefin polymer disposed between covering layers of a heat fusible olefin polymer.
- the fabric layer is wrapped in a hoop or spiral wrapping pattern.
- the fabric layer consists essentially of thermoplastic polymer.
- the fabric layer 18 is a woven fabric comprising a plurality of interwoven tape elements 19 as shown in Figure 4.
- the woven fabric layer 18 comprising tape elements 19 in a warp direction and tape elements 19 in a weft direction which is approximately perpendicular to the warp direction.
- the woven fabric layer 18 has a thickness of between about 0.05 mm and 0.35 mm, more preferably between about 0.10 mm and 0.20 mm.
- the tape elements 19 (shown in cross-section in Figure 5) comprise a base layer 30 of a strain oriented olefin polymer disposed between covering layers 32, 32' of a heat fusible olefin polymer.
- the tape elements 19 within the woven fabric layer 18 are interwoven and crossover each other at crossover points and once heat is supplied, the tape elements 19 are bonded to other tape elements 19 at crossover points and the outer surface of the member.
- the term "bonded” means held together, adhered, or attached and may also be referred to as fused. This bonding or fusing may be accomplished by using heat to partially melt and bond the elements together or by using an additional adhesive that may be heat, light, or monomer initiator, or UV activated.
- the tape elements 19 are monofilament fibers having a rectangular cross-section and are continuous.
- the tape element 19 is considered to have a rectangular cross-section even if one or more of the corners of the rectangular are slightly rounded or if the opposing sides are not perfectly parallel. Having a rectangular cross-section may be preferred for a variety of reasons. Firstly, the surface available for bonding is greater. Secondly, during a de-bonding event the whole width of the tape is under tension and shear points are significantly reduced or eliminated.
- the tape elements 19 have a cross-sectional shape with a width between about 0.05 mm and 10 mm more preferably between about 0.1 mm and 5 mm and a height between about 10 ⁇ and 500 ⁇ more preferably between about 20 ⁇ and 200 ⁇ .
- the aspect ratio comparing the width of the rectangular cross-section to the height of the rectangular cross-section is between about 0.25 and 500.
- the tape elements 19 may be formed from any suitable material.
- the tape elements comprise a thermoplastic polymer.
- suitable materials include, but are not limited to, polypropylenes, polyethylenes, polyesters, polyamides, polyethers, copolymers of any of the above; glass, aramid, carbon, ceramic, nylon, polyetherimide, polyamide-imide, polyphenylene sulfide, polysulfones, polyimide, conjugated polymers, mineral fiber, natural fibers, metallic fiber or mixtures thereof.
- the tape elements 50 have a tensile modulus of greater than 10 grams per denier as measured by ASTM method 381 1 -07 and/or a tensile strength of at least 100 MPa.
- the tape elements comprise polypropylene.
- the tape elements may be preferred for some applications due to its strength, ability to be oriented, and low cost.
- the tape elements comprise polyethylene (including a co-polymer of polyethylene). Polyethylene is also preferred for some applications due to its strength, ability to be oriented, and low cost.
- the tape elements 19 contain a base layer 30 of a strain oriented olefin polymer disposed between covering layers 32, 32' of a heat fusible olefin polymer as shown in Figure 5. Alternatively, it is contemplated that only a single covering layer may be present.
- the base layer of the tape elements is preferably compatibly bonded to each of covering layers between their contiguous surfaces.
- the covering layers have a softening temperature, or melting temperature, lower than that of the base layer.
- the base layer may be, but is not limited to, a polyolefin polymer such as polypropylene, polyethylene, a polyester such as polyethyleneterephthalate, or a polyamide such as Nylon 6 or Nylon 6-6.
- the base layer may be polypropylene or polyethylene.
- the base layer may account for about 50-99 wt. % of the tape element, while the covering layers account for about 1 -50 wt. % of the tape element.
- the base and covering layers are made up of the same class of materials to provide an
- the material of covering layers is preferably a copolymer of propylene and ethylene or an a- olefin and has a lower melting temperature than the base layer.
- a suitable tape element is TEGRISTM available from Milliken & Company.
- the tape elements 19 may be produced in any suitable manner.
- the tape elements 19 may be formed by slitting a film.
- the film may be formed by any conventional means of extruding such multilayer polymeric films.
- the film may be formed by blown film or cast film extrusion.
- the film is then cut into a multiplicity of longitudinal strips of a desired width by slitting the film to yield tape elements having the desired cross-sections.
- the tape elements 19 may then be drawn in order to increase the orientation of the tape element so as to provide increased strength and stiffness of the material.
- an already oriented (mono or bi axially) film is then slit into tape elements.
- the tape elements 19 are extruded from a slit die then oriented.
- the process begins with slit extruding molten polymer to form fibers having a rectangular cross-section.
- the die typically contains between 5 and 60 slits, each one forming a fiber.
- the each slit die has a width of between about 15 mm and 50 mm and a thickness of between about 0.6 and 2.5 mm.
- the fibers once extruded are typically 4 to 12 mm wide and after drawing are typically 1 to 3 mm wide.
- the fibers may be extruded having one layer or may have a second layer and/or a third layer using co-extrusion.
- the woven fabric layer 18 may be any suitable textile layer. This includes but is not limited to a woven but may also be a nonwoven, unidirectional, or knit textile.
- the weft tape elements and the warp tape elements are formed into a so called plain weave wherein each weft tape element passes over a warp tape element and thereafter passes under the adjacent warp tape element in a repeating manner across the full width of the woven layer.
- any number of other weave constructions as will be well known to those of skill in the art may likewise be utilized.
- the weft tape elements may pass over two or more adjacent warp tape elements before transferring to a position below one or more adjacent warp fibers thereby forming a twill weave.
- the term "interwoven" is meant to include any construction incorporating inter-engaging formation fibers.
- the woven layers are, for example, plain, satin, twill, basket-weave, poplin, jacquard, and crepe weave woven layers.
- the woven layers are either a plain or twill weave woven layer. It has been shown that plain weaves have good abrasion and wear characteristics. A twill weave has been shown to have good aesthetic properties.
- the energy delivered is preferable heat, but may also be UV light or any other energy that causes the tape elements within the fabric layer 18 to bond to other tape elements 19 and to the outer surface of the member 10.
- the energy is delivered as heat.
- the heat may be supplied in any suitable form, preferably hot or heated air such as from a hot air blower.
- the heat is applied until the pipe surface reaches a temperature of at least about 200 °F, more preferably at least about 250 °F, more preferably at least about 300 °F.
- an energy delivery system in the form of an energy delivery machine as described in US 20170100880 Cercone et al. "Process and
- Heat may be applied in any suitable method, preferably one that can be used out in the field such as heat guns, blow dryers, torches, and heated air. Pressure may also be applied while heating.
- the pressure can be delivered by a cuff or wrapping, or preferably heat shrink film.
- the heat shrink film is applied before heat is applied and is removed after the member and fabric layer have cooled.
- the heat shrink film extends onto the outer surface of the member at least about 1 inch past the wrapped fabric layer.
- a constrictor wrapping is wrapped around the circumference of the pipe over the fabric layer 18.
- the constrictor wrapping is preferably a stretch polyolefin film treated with a release agent that applies hoop pressure to the fabric layer 18 while it cures insuring intimate contact between adjacent layers of the fabric and the outer surface of the member 10.
- this film is perforated to allow reaction gasses to escape during cure.
- the constrictor wrapping is a shrink wrap that as it is heated, contracts to provide additional pressure to the fabric layer 18 and member 10. If a constructor wrapping was used, then it may be removed after the heating is finished (or it can be left in place if desired).
- micro-cracks may be considered to be defects.
- the present invention may be employed to create a joint between two sections of tubular member, circumventing the need for a conventional butt fusion operation. This is shown in Figures 6-7.
- FIG 6 there is shown a longitudinal, cross-sectional view of two members 10A and 10B oriented end-to-end in preparation of the creation of a joint there between.
- the splice area is the area to be reinforced 12.
- the fabric layer 18 is wrapped around the area to be reinforced 12 and then is heated (with optional pressure) as described before resulting in the cross-section diagram of Figure 7.
- a bead of material 13 may be used to fill any gaps between the two members 10A, 10B or help adhere them together.
- Figures 8 and 9 illustrate the invention using material 13 to fill the gap between the butt joint.
- Two or more members may also be placed end to end within a coupler such that their respective ends are within the coupler.
- the entire coupler area would be considered to be the area to be reinforced and the fabric layer 18 would cover the coupler and extend at least about 1 inch into the members.
- the coupler may be made of any suitable material such as metal, or a polymer. It may be made of the same or different materials than the tubular members.
- the coupler may contain more than two tubular members, such as three, four, or more members. The ends of the tubular members to be joined together must reside within the coupler, but they do not have to be physically touching. In one embodiment, the ends of the tubular members are in physical contact touching with nothing else between them.
- the ends are close to each other, being separated by less than about 5 millimeters, more preferably less than 3 millimeters. In another embodiment, the ends are separated by a more substantial distance, between about 0.5 and 2 inches. In another embodiment, there is a material located between the ends of the tubular members, such as formed during butt fusion, adhesives, gaskets, or any other suitable material.
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Textile Engineering (AREA)
- Laminated Bodies (AREA)
Abstract
L'invention concerne un élément tubulaire en polyéthylène renforcé, l'élément tubulaire en polyéthylène présentant une surface extérieure, une circonférence, une épaisseur de paroi, une zone à renforcer, et la surface extérieure de l'élément tubulaire en polyéthylène contenant du polyéthylène. L'élément tubulaire en polyéthylène renforcé contient une couche de tissu enroulée autour de la circonférence de l'élément tubulaire pour former au moins deux tours complets et recouvrant la zone à renforcer. La couche de tissu contient une pluralité d'éléments de bande entrelacés, une couche de base d'un polymère oléfinique à orientation de contrainte étant disposée entre des couches de recouvrement d'un polymère oléfinique thermofusible. Les éléments de bande à l'intérieur de la couche de tissu sont liés ensemble et les éléments de bande adjacents à l'élément tubulaire sont liés à l'élément tubulaire.
Priority Applications (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
CA3071614A CA3071614A1 (fr) | 2017-08-09 | 2018-07-26 | Element tubulaire en polyethylene renforce |
EP18759000.5A EP3665005A1 (fr) | 2017-08-09 | 2018-07-26 | Élément tubulaire en polyéthylène renforcé |
CN201880065119.3A CN111183024A (zh) | 2017-08-09 | 2018-07-26 | 加强的聚乙烯管状构件 |
Applications Claiming Priority (4)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US15/672,422 | 2017-08-09 | ||
US15/672,410 | 2017-08-09 | ||
US15/672,422 US10344904B2 (en) | 2017-08-09 | 2017-08-09 | Strengthened polyethylene tubular member |
US15/672,410 US20190049056A1 (en) | 2017-08-09 | 2017-08-09 | Method for strengthening a polyethylene tubular member |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
WO2019032302A1 true WO2019032302A1 (fr) | 2019-02-14 |
Family
ID=63312456
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
PCT/US2018/043896 WO2019032302A1 (fr) | 2017-08-09 | 2018-07-26 | Élément tubulaire en polyéthylène renforcé |
Country Status (3)
Country | Link |
---|---|
EP (1) | EP3665005A1 (fr) |
CN (1) | CN111183024A (fr) |
WO (1) | WO2019032302A1 (fr) |
Citations (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4014370A (en) * | 1975-09-22 | 1977-03-29 | Mcnulty Frank E | Outer wrap for pipelines |
EP1314923A1 (fr) * | 2000-08-29 | 2003-05-28 | Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. | Tube haute pression composite et son procede de fabrication |
US20040007279A1 (en) * | 1998-10-09 | 2004-01-15 | Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. | Method for joining high-pressure composite pipes |
US20130276932A1 (en) * | 2012-04-19 | 2013-10-24 | Composite Fluid Transfer LLC | System and method for reinforcing composite pipes |
WO2014075188A1 (fr) * | 2012-11-16 | 2014-05-22 | Shawcor Ltd. | Ruban ou feuille renforcé(e) de fibres pour le renforcement d'un tuyau |
US20170100880A1 (en) | 2015-10-13 | 2017-04-13 | Milliken Infrastructure Solutions, Llc | Process and machine for reinforcing a thermoplastic pipe |
Family Cites Families (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20070071960A1 (en) * | 2005-09-27 | 2007-03-29 | Eleazer Howell B | Moldable fabric with variable constituents |
US9316339B1 (en) * | 2015-03-25 | 2016-04-19 | Milliken & Company | Method and apparatus for repair of polyolefin pipes and structures |
-
2018
- 2018-07-26 CN CN201880065119.3A patent/CN111183024A/zh active Pending
- 2018-07-26 EP EP18759000.5A patent/EP3665005A1/fr not_active Withdrawn
- 2018-07-26 WO PCT/US2018/043896 patent/WO2019032302A1/fr unknown
Patent Citations (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US4014370A (en) * | 1975-09-22 | 1977-03-29 | Mcnulty Frank E | Outer wrap for pipelines |
US20040007279A1 (en) * | 1998-10-09 | 2004-01-15 | Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. | Method for joining high-pressure composite pipes |
EP1314923A1 (fr) * | 2000-08-29 | 2003-05-28 | Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. | Tube haute pression composite et son procede de fabrication |
US20130276932A1 (en) * | 2012-04-19 | 2013-10-24 | Composite Fluid Transfer LLC | System and method for reinforcing composite pipes |
WO2014075188A1 (fr) * | 2012-11-16 | 2014-05-22 | Shawcor Ltd. | Ruban ou feuille renforcé(e) de fibres pour le renforcement d'un tuyau |
US20170100880A1 (en) | 2015-10-13 | 2017-04-13 | Milliken Infrastructure Solutions, Llc | Process and machine for reinforcing a thermoplastic pipe |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
CN111183024A (zh) | 2020-05-19 |
EP3665005A1 (fr) | 2020-06-17 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
JP4163385B2 (ja) | 複合高圧管及びその接合方法 | |
US7517563B2 (en) | Hose of impermeability and a process for manufacturing the same | |
EP1085250B1 (fr) | Revêtement pour conduites expansible sous pression | |
US10113672B2 (en) | Multilayer tube having a tubular inner film, device and method for producing same, and use thereof | |
US9797540B2 (en) | Apparatus for repair of polyolefin pipes and structures | |
AU2002320710B2 (en) | Composite Pipe Having a PTFE Inner Layer and a Covering Layer of a Fibre-reinforced Plastics Material | |
CN108284659B (zh) | 具有多层中间层的热塑性复合材料管材 | |
US10344904B2 (en) | Strengthened polyethylene tubular member | |
RU2689490C2 (ru) | Композитный рукав для ремонта неплотных трубопроводов текучей среды, способ изготовления такого композитного рукава и способ ремонта неплотных трубопроводов текучей среды с помощью композитного рукава | |
US20110070389A1 (en) | Multi-layer woven heat-shrinkable coating | |
JP5860674B2 (ja) | ライニング材 | |
US20190049056A1 (en) | Method for strengthening a polyethylene tubular member | |
WO2019032302A1 (fr) | Élément tubulaire en polyéthylène renforcé | |
US20160279865A1 (en) | Method and System of Joining at Least Two Tubular Members | |
JP6954798B2 (ja) | 管更生用積層体および管更生用部材 | |
US10293550B2 (en) | Process and machine for reinforcing a thermoplastic pipe | |
CN207449149U (zh) | 至少两个聚烯烃管状部件端对端接合的系统 | |
KR19980041840A (ko) | 관라이닝재 및 그 제조 방법 | |
JP2003103637A (ja) | 複合高圧管の接続方法 | |
JP2002240153A (ja) | 複合管の接続方法 | |
JP2003080601A (ja) | 複合高圧管の接続方法 | |
US20220105700A1 (en) | Pipe liner | |
JP2002317895A (ja) | 複合高圧管の接続方法 |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
121 | Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application |
Ref document number: 18759000 Country of ref document: EP Kind code of ref document: A1 |
|
ENP | Entry into the national phase |
Ref document number: 3071614 Country of ref document: CA |
|
NENP | Non-entry into the national phase |
Ref country code: DE |
|
ENP | Entry into the national phase |
Ref document number: 2018759000 Country of ref document: EP Effective date: 20200309 |