Method for utilizing microflowable devices for pipeline inspections
US6935425B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/138
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Microflowable devices can be used in pipelines to perform inspections. Disclosed are methods of using microflowable devices to measure parameters of interest within a pipeline to inspect the pipeline for conditions such as stress, corrosion, wall erosion and the like. Also disclosed is performing maintenance on the pipeline to correct such conditions.
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