Method and apparatus to repair flexible fiber-reinforced pipe
US8617331B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C73/10
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to one or more embodiments of and methods to repair a flexible pipe. A method to repair damaged flexible fiber-reinforced pipe which includes a plurality of helically-wrapped stacks of laminated strips of material is disclosed. The method includes removing a portion of existing stacks from a damage location, applying an adhesive to a surface of replacement stacks, installing the replacement stacks to the damage location, binding the replacement stacks to remaining existing stacks with the applied adhesive, and installing a replacement jacket over the replacement stacks.
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