Unitary pig for use in a pipeline
US4413370A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 1981 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B9/0551
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An improved pig for use in a pipeline is provided in which the basic structure including a body and the cup portions integrally formed of a unitary design, the body being of an elongated cylindrical configuration, including at least a forward and rearward cup extending from the body, the diameter of the cups being at least two and not more than five times the diameter of the body, the normal diameter of the cups in non-used condition being slightly greater than the internal diameter of the pipeline for which the pig is dimensioned and the length of the body being at least 11/2times the normal diameter of the cups. In a preferred arrangement the body is hollow or tubular for a substantial portion of its length and has an insert of a tubular rigid material; the thickness of the cups is less adjacent the body and the increases in thickness towards the peripheral surface; and the rearward cup has pressure equalizing openings.
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