Pipeline internal field joint cleaning, coating, and inspection robot
US8800396B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L2101/30
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is provided herein an electrical robotic system for locating, cleaning, and repairing holidays within coated pipe that are proximate to a girth weld. In a preferred arrangement, a robotic train will be placed in the pipeline that will perform the functions of holiday location, cleaning/preparation of the surface containing the holiday, and repair thereof, in a single run through the pipeline.
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