公开(公告)号：US20160223120A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-04

申请号：US15009407

申请日：2016-01-28

Applicant: AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC.

Inventor： Paul Gagliardo

IPC: F16L55/162

CPC classification number: F16L55/1645 ,  B05C7/08 ,  F16L55/162 ,  F16L55/32

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting and repairing leaks in buried pipes is described. The apparatus includes a control device and a pipe drone, the pipe drone comprising a housing, a leak detection component, a pipe repairing component, a propulsion device, and a communication component. The pipe drone and the control device may be separate but can be communicatively coupled either wirelessly or by a tether so that the control device can power and/or control the pipe drone, the pipe drone configured to detect and repair leaks in a pipe through which the drone is traveling. The pipe drone may be operated manually or be configured via the control device to operate autonomously to detect and fix leaks within the pipe.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于检测和修理埋管中的泄漏的装置。 该装置包括控制装置和管道无人机，管道无人机包括壳体，泄漏检测部件，管道修理部件，推进装置和通信部件。 管道无人机和控制装置可以是分离的，但是可以无线地或由系绳通信耦合，使得控制装置可以对管道无人驾驶机进行动力和/或控制，管道无人机被配置成检测和修复管道中的泄漏 无人机正在旅行。 管道无人驾驶员可以手动操作或通过控制装置进行配置以自动操作以检测和固定管道内的泄漏。

公开(公告)号：US20140356529A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US14460955

申请日：2014-08-15

Applicant: Fyfe Co. LLC

Inventor： Ryan Goodell ,  Sean Wisotzkey ,  Heath Carr ,  Edward Fyfe

IPC: B05D1/02 ,  B25J11/00 ,  B05C7/08 ,  B25J5/00

CPC classification number: B05D1/02 ,  B05C7/08 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J11/0075 ,  B29C63/32 ,  F16L55/1645 ,  F16L55/1655 ,  F16L55/18 ,  Y10S901/43

Abstract: Systems and methods for reinforcing a pipe. A robot is adapted for rotating in a pipe to apply resin and/or fiber to an inner surface of a pipe in a generally helical pattern. Application of resin and/or fiber to the pipe may be actively adjusted to achieve desired application. A rate at which the robot moves along the pipe per revolution of the robot can be may be adjustable. A rate at which fiber is advanced toward the inner surface of the pipe may be adjustable for application of the fiber to the inner surface of the pipe in a generally non-tensioned state.

Abstract translation: 用于加强管道的系统和方法。 机器人适于在管中旋转以将树脂和/或纤维以大致螺旋状的图案施加到管的内表面。 树脂和/或纤维对管道的应用可以被积极地调节以实现期望的应用。 机器人每转一次机器人沿管道移动的速率可以是可调节的。 纤维向管的内表面前进的速率可以是可调节的，以便将纤维以一般非张紧状态施加于管的内表面。

公开(公告)号：US08833293B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US13719580

申请日：2012-12-19

Applicant: Michael J. Horn

Inventor： Michael J. Horn

IPC: B05C7/08 ,  F16L55/1645 ,  B05D7/22 ,  F16L58/10 ,  B05D1/40 ,  B05D3/10 ,  B05D5/00 ,  B05D7/00 ,  B05D1/28 ,  B05D3/12

CPC classification number: B05C7/08 ,  B05D1/28 ,  B05D1/40 ,  B05D3/10 ,  B05D3/12 ,  B05D5/005 ,  B05D7/222 ,  B05D7/50 ,  B05D2254/04 ,  F16L55/1645 ,  F16L58/1009 ,  Y10S118/10 ,  Y10S118/13

Abstract: The present invention relates to coating of tubes, and more particularly to a system and method for coating and/or renovating deteriorated or pitted tubes to extend tube life and enhance performance. Using this system and method a thin coating is applied to the interior of a tube such that the coating is uniform in thickness and covers all regions of the tube. The coating material may be selected to minimize changes in heat transfer or may be selected to provide for the change in working fluid within the tube such that the working fluid does not negatively interact with the tube material.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及管的涂覆，更具体地说，涉及一种用于涂覆和/或改造劣化或凹陷管以延长管寿命和增强性能的系统和方法。 使用该系统和方法，将薄涂层施加到管的内部，使得涂层的厚度均匀且覆盖管的所有区域。 可以选择涂层材料以使热传递的变化最小化，或者可以选择以提供管内的工作流体的变化，使得工作流体不与管材料负相互作用。

公开(公告)号：US20140099440A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US14003735

申请日：2012-03-07

Applicant: Holly-Bruce Hamilton ,  Andrew Bergeron ,  Blain Clatworthy ,  Tim Stoddard

Inventor： Holly-Bruce Hamilton ,  Andrew Bergeron ,  Blain Clatworthy ,  Tim Stoddard

IPC: B05C11/02 ,  B05D1/40

CPC classification number: B05C7/08 ,  B05C3/18 ,  B05C11/021 ,  B05D1/40 ,  B05D1/42 ,  B05D7/222 ,  F16L58/14 ,  G21C3/20 ,  G21C21/02 ,  Y02E30/40

Abstract: Processes and devices useful in the application of coatings (14) to the interior of tubes (10) are described. Such processes (40, 400) may include applying a layer (20) of coating fluid (18) to the internal surface (16) of the tube (10) and passing a smoothing member (22) through the tube (10) at a distance from the internal surface (16). The viscosity of the coating fluid (18) may be selected so that the layer (20) of coating fluid (18) has a thickness substantially equal to or in excess of a predetermined wet film thickness (Twf) correlated to a desired final thickness (Tf) of the coating (14). The distance between the smoothing member (22) and the internal surface (16) may substantially correspond to the predetermined wet film thickness (Twf). The smoothing member (22) may smooth the coating fluid (18) and remove coating fluid (18) in excess of the wet film thickness (Twf) from the internal surface (16).

Abstract translation: 描述了将涂层（14）应用于管（10）内部的方法和装置。 这些方法（40,400）可以包括将涂覆流体（18）的层（20）施加到管（10）的内表面（16）并使平滑构件（22）通过管（10）以一 与内表面（16）的距离。 可以选择涂布液（18）的粘度，使得涂布液（18）的层（20）的厚度基本上等于或超过与期望的最终厚度相关的预定湿膜厚度（Twf） Tf）。 平滑构件（22）与内表面（16）之间的距离可基本上对应于预定的湿膜厚度（Twf）。 平滑部件（22）可以平滑涂覆液体（18）并且从内表面（16）去除超过湿膜厚度（Twf）的涂布液体（18）。

公开(公告)号：US20130118401A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：US13719580

申请日：2012-12-19

Applicant: MICHAEL J. HORN

Inventor： MICHAEL J. HORN

IPC: B05C7/08

CPC classification number: B05C7/08 ,  B05D1/28 ,  B05D1/40 ,  B05D3/10 ,  B05D3/12 ,  B05D5/005 ,  B05D7/222 ,  B05D7/50 ,  B05D2254/04 ,  F16L55/1645 ,  F16L58/1009 ,  Y10S118/10 ,  Y10S118/13

Abstract: The present invention relates to coating of tubes, and more particularly to a system and method for coating and/or renovating deteriorated or pitted tubes to extend tube life and enhance performance. Using this system and method a thin coating is applied to the interior of a tube such that the coating is uniform in thickness and covers all regions of the tube. The coating material may be selected to minimize changes in heat transfer or may be selected to provide for the change in working fluid within the tube such that the working fluid does not negatively interact with the tube material.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及管的涂覆，更具体地说，涉及一种用于涂覆和/或改造劣化或凹坑管以延长管寿命并增强性能的系统和方法。 使用该系统和方法，将薄涂层施加到管的内部，使得涂层的厚度均匀且覆盖管的所有区域。 可以选择涂层材料以使热传递的变化最小化，或者可以选择以提供管内的工作流体的变化，使得工作流体不与管材料负相互作用。

公开(公告)号：US20090199873A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-13

申请号：US12028078

申请日：2008-02-08

Applicant: Rick D. Pruett

Inventor： Rick D. Pruett

IPC: B08B9/04

CPC classification number: B08B9/0557 ,  B05C7/08 ,  B08B9/055 ,  F16L58/1009 ,  F16L2101/16

Abstract: A pipeline pig—that moves by pressurized gas flow and provides for distribution of treating liquid subsisting in a lower portion of a pipeline—having a longitudinally extending nozzle located at a forward end of the pig, an array of helical-shaped louvers located on the discharge side of the nozzle and arranged circumferentially, and two perforated sealing elements that create a cavity that serves as a low pressure plenum. The louvers create a vortex effect and the perforated sealing elements allow vapor and liquid in front of the pig to be drawn into the cavity and discharged through the ports and back into the discharge of the nozzle. In this manner, liquid subsisting at a bottom portion of the pipeline is dispersed to achieve a complete 360° coating application of the interior cylindrical wall of the pipeline.

Abstract translation: 一种管道猪，其通过加压气流移动并且提供存在于管道下部的处理液体的分布，该处理液体具有位于猪的前端的纵向延伸的喷嘴，位于所述管道上的螺旋状百叶窗阵列 喷嘴的排出侧并且周向布置，并且两个穿孔的密封元件形成用作低压增压室的空腔。 百叶窗产生涡流效应，穿孔密封元件允许猪前面的蒸汽和液体被吸入腔中并通过端口排出并返回到喷嘴的排出口中。 以这种方式，分散在管道底部的液体被分散以实现管道的内部圆柱形壁的完整的360°涂覆。

公开(公告)号：US07029534B1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-18

申请号：US10985064

申请日：2004-11-10

Applicant: Harry L. Archer, Jr.

Inventor： Harry L. Archer, Jr.

IPC: B05C13/02 ,  B05C7/00

CPC classification number: B05C7/08 ,  B05C17/10 ,  F02K9/346 ,  F05D2230/30

Abstract: An apparatus for spreading liquid liner in the interior of a rocket motor tube, the rocket motor tube having masks attached at both ends of the rocket motor tube, the apparatus including a generally vertical support plate with an opening there through; a flange with a center opening attached to the support plate; a support tube inserted into the center opening of the flange; a stop disposed in the support tube, the stop abutting the support plate and engaging a mask on one end of the rocket motor tube; a retaining funnel that engages a mask on the other end of the rocket motor tube; a retaining ring that threadingly engages the retaining funnel; and at least two clamps attached to the support tube and engaging the retaining ring.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将液体衬垫分散在火箭发动机管内部的装置，该火箭发动机管具有附接在火箭发动机管的两端的掩模，该装置包括在其上具有开口的大致垂直的支撑板; 具有连接到支撑板的中心开口的凸缘; 插入凸缘的中心开口的支撑管; 设置在所述支撑管中的止动件，所述止动件抵靠所述支撑板并且与所述火箭发动机管的一端接合掩模; 与所述火箭发动机管的另一端上的掩模接合的保持漏斗; 与保持漏斗螺纹接合的保持环; 以及至少两个附接到所述支撑管并且接合所述保持环的夹具。

公开(公告)号：US06969427B1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-29

申请号：US09724070

申请日：2000-11-28

Applicant: Jerry W. Noles, Jr.

Inventor： Jerry W. Noles, Jr.

IPC: B05C7/08 ,  F16L55/1645 ,  B29C31/00 ,  B05B12/00

CPC classification number: F16L55/1645 ,  B05C7/08 ,  Y10T137/0402

Abstract: The invention is directed to an apparatus, or system, for applying a multi-component liquid liner composition to an inner surface of a conduit. The system comprises a first reservoir having a first liquid liner component; a second reservoir having a second liquid liner component, the second liquid liner component being different from the first liquid liner component; a first liquid liner component transmission line in communication with the first reservoir; a second liquid liner component transmission line in communication with the second reservoir; and an applicator in communication with the first and second liquid liner component transmission lines. Methods of applying multi-component liquid liner compositions to the inner surface of conduits are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于将多组分液体衬里组合物施加到导管的内表面的装置或系统。 该系统包括具有第一液体衬里部件的第一容器; 第二储液器，具有第二液体衬垫部件，所述第二液体衬套部件不同于所述第一液体衬管部件; 与第一储存器连通的第一液体衬套分量传输线; 与第二储存器连通的第二液体衬套分量传输线; 以及与第一和第二液体衬套分量传输线连通的施加器。 还公开了将多组分液体衬垫组合物应用于管道内表面的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06755916B1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-29

申请号：US10172691

申请日：2002-06-14

Applicant: Rick D. Pruett

Inventor： Rick D. Pruett

IPC: B08B904

CPC classification number: F16L55/38 ,  B05C7/08 ,  F16L58/1027

Abstract: A method of distributing liquid present in the lower portion of a gas pipeline to the interior upper surface of the pipeline including the steps of passing a pig having a venturi therein, through the pipeline, the venturi being actuated by gas pressure taken from within the pipeline, the pig being asymmetrically weighted providing a pig upper portion and a pig lower portion, siphoning liquid from a lower interior portion of the pipeline through the venturi, storing liquid drawn from a lower portion of the pipeline in a reservoir carried by the pig, distributing siphoned liquid from the reservoir onto the pipeline upper interior surface and wherein the gas pressure is taken from a rearward portion of the pig.

Abstract translation: 将存在于气体管道的下部的液体分配到管道的内部上表面的方法，包括使其中具有文丘里管的猪通过管道通过的步骤，文丘里管由从管道内取出的气体压力致动 猪不对称地提供猪上部和猪下部，通过文丘里管从管道的下部内部虹吸液体，将从管道下部抽出的液体储存在由猪携带的贮存器中，分配 将液体从储存器虹吸到管道上内表面上，并且其中气体压力取自猪的后部。

公开(公告)号：US5740838A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-21

申请号：US685026

申请日：1996-07-19

Applicant: Shinobu Satake ,  Tadao Yahata ,  Takashi Shigefuji ,  Shigeru Toyoda ,  Shuichi Yagi ,  Masaaki Itagaki

Inventor： Shinobu Satake ,  Tadao Yahata ,  Takashi Shigefuji ,  Shigeru Toyoda ,  Shuichi Yagi ,  Masaaki Itagaki

IPC: B05C7/08 ,  F16L55/16 ,  F16L55/164 ,  F16L55/38 ,  B05D7/22

CPC classification number: F16L55/164 ,  B05C7/08 ,  F16L55/16 ,  F16L55/38

Abstract: There is provided a method of lining an existing underground main pipe involving a branch pipe. The method comprises injecting a necessary amount of resin into the branch pipe from an open end thereof, introducing behind the resin a pig apparatus into the branch pipe, applying a positive pressure behind the resin and pig apparatus in the branch pipe to cause the resin and pig apparatus to move forward until the entire internal surface of the branch pipe is lined with the resin by means of the pig apparatus and until the pig apparatus reaches and slightly passes beyond a branching position where the branch pipe is branching from the main pipe, applying a negative pressure behind the pig apparatus in the branch pipe to cause the pig apparatus to stop at the branching position such that the branch pipe is completely isolated from the main pipe, injecting a necessary amount of resin into the main pipe from an open end thereof, inserting behind the resin a lining pig into the main pipe, applying a positive pressure behind the resin and lining pig in the main pipe to cause the resin and lining pig to move through the main pipe along the entire length thereof, so as to form a resin lining layer on the internal surface of the main pipe.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种包括分支管的现有地下主管的衬里的方法。 该方法包括从开口端向分支管中注入必要量的树脂，将树脂后部的猪装置引入分支管，在分支管中在树脂和养猪装置的后面施加正压使树脂和 猪器具向前移动直到分支管的整个内表面通过猪装置与树脂衬里，并且直到猪器具达到并稍微超过支管从主管分支的分支位置，施加 在分支管中的猪装置背后的负压使得猪装置在分支位置停止，使得分支管与主管完全隔离，从其开口端向主管中注入必需量的树脂 将树脂后面的衬里插入主管中，在树脂后面施加正压并在主管内衬上猪，使树脂 d衬里猪沿其整个长度移动通过主管，以在主管的内表面上形成树脂衬里层。