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Suction system for use in a method of lining the internal surface of a pipe

US5888302A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 1995
Grant dateMar 30, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S118/10
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is provided a suction system for use in a method of lining the internal surface of a pipe, said suction system comprises a pig receiving device to be attached to an open end of the pipe, a liquid receiving tank connected with the pig receiving device, and a suction pump connected with the liquid receiving tank. Further, a pig detecting device for detecting the passing of a pig is provided between the open end of the pipe and the pig receiving device, a suction force controlling device is provided between the pig receiving device and the liquid receiving tank, and a gas-liquid separation apparatus is provided between the liquid receiving tank and the suction pump.

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