Abstract:
The present is in one embodiment a method for gas stream metal pipe cleaning comprising streaming projectiles within the pipe to a longitudinal momentum of between 3.385 x 10^-3 and 1.760 x 10^-1 Newton seconds. In another embodiment it is a method for gas stream metal pipe cleaning comprising streaming projectiles within the pipe to a longitudinal momentum of between 2.03 x 10^-4 and 1.206 x 10^-1 Newton seconds.
Abstract:
In one embodiment the present invention is a system comprising a feeder to feed projectiles. There is a conveyor for metering the projectiles, and that conveyor is in communication with the feeder. A pipe is in communication with the conveyor, for impelling projectiles through the pipe. In another it is use of a barrel internally lined with a helical blade for unconfined metering of projectiles to clean a gas pressurized pipe.
Abstract:
The method to radially displace liquid liner inside a pipe includes the step of flowing the liner around a distributive body placed within a pipe gas stream. As the gas streams past the distributive body, the liner coats the pipe homogeneously from top to bottom.
Abstract:
The present inventions are methods for cleaning pipes with service connections by vacuuming therethrough abrasive projectiles first in one direction, and thereafter, in an opposing direction, with additional cleaning achieved by opening of service connection valves during vacuuming. By opening service connection valves during vacuuming, debris and moisture are removed from within the service connections. Vacuuming direction reversal removes shadow deposit areas.
Abstract:
A debris removal method comprising at least any one step of varying i) flow, ii) turbulence, and iii) pressure, within a pipe gas stream. Another embodiment is a cleaning system comprising i) a viewer to view inside pipe, and ii) a turbulator associated with the viewer, to vary in a gas stream any of flow, pressure, and turbulence.
Abstract:
The present is a method to radially displace liquid liner inside a pipe, comprising flowing the liner around a distributive body placed within a pipe gas stream. As the gas streams past the distributive body, the liner coats the pipe homogeneously from top to bottom.
Abstract:
A gas stream suspension viewer for use in a pipe comprising an eye to view inside the pipe; a housing to protect the eye from debris and projectiles astern; and a projection stemming from the housing to bias the eye radially inward on gas stream application. Another embodiment is a method of any of determining pipe condition, assessing leakage, removing liquid, and removing debris, comprising inserting a viewer within a pipe gas stream.
Abstract:
The methods for cleaning pipes with service connections includes vacuuming therethrough abrasive projectiles first in one direction, and thereafter, in an opposing direction, with additional cleaning achieved by opening of service connection valves during vacuuming. By opening service connection valves during vacuuming, debris and moisture are removed from within the service connections. Vacuuming direction reversal removes shadow deposit areas.
Abstract:
The method to radially displace liquid liner inside a pipe includes the step of flowing the liner around a distributive body placed within a pipe gas stream. As the gas streams past the distributive body, the liner coats the pipe homogeneously from top to bottom.
Abstract:
In one embodiment the present invention is a system comprising a feeder to feed projectiles. There is a conveyor for metering the projectiles, and that conveyor is in communication with the feeder. A pipe is in communication with the conveyor, for impelling projectiles through the pipe. In another it is use of a barrel internally lined with a helical blade for unconfined metering of projectiles to clean a gas pressurized pipe.