Cleaning of the exterior surface of a pipeline to remove coatings
US5361791A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B9/023
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus for the cleaning of the exterior surface of a pipeline or the like includes a frame defining a longitudinal passage of a size sufficient to permit the pipeline to extend longitudinally therethrough. A first cleaning unit and a second cleaning unit are mounted on the frame. Each cleaning unit includes a plurality of jet modules. In turn, each jet module includes a rotatable jet nozzle mounted to deliver a jet of cleaning liquid toward the pipeline exterior surface. A high pressure cleaning liquid source is also provided and is connected to the rotatable jet nozzles to provide high pressure cleaning liquid to the nozzles.
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