EP1268094A1 - Appareil - Google Patents

Appareil

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Publication number
EP1268094A1
EP1268094A1 EP01917225A EP01917225A EP1268094A1 EP 1268094 A1 EP1268094 A1 EP 1268094A1 EP 01917225 A EP01917225 A EP 01917225A EP 01917225 A EP01917225 A EP 01917225A EP 1268094 A1 EP1268094 A1 EP 1268094A1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
pig
pipeline
unit according
wheels
suspension system
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
EP01917225A
Other languages
German (de)
English (en)
Other versions
EP1268094B1 (fr
Inventor
Steve Smith
Simon Sykes
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
FTL Seals Technology Ltd
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FTL Seals Technology Ltd
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Publication of EP1268094A1 publication Critical patent/EP1268094A1/fr
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Publication of EP1268094B1 publication Critical patent/EP1268094B1/fr
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Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto
    • B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
    • B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
    • B08B9/04—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
    • B08B9/053—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction
    • B08B9/055—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction the cleaning devices conforming to, or being conformable to, substantially the same cross-section of the pipes, e.g. pigs or moles
    • B08B9/0557—Pigs with rings shaped cleaning members, e.g. cup shaped pigs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto
    • B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
    • B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
    • B08B9/04—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes

Definitions

  • the “pig” usually comprises a longitudinal shaft upon which is mounted at least one sealing disc and at least one guide disc, more normally a pair, comprising a sealing disc and a guide disc, is situated at each end of the shaft.
  • Figure 1 is a longitudinal suspension system, partially cut away, and Figure 2 is a side view of a suspension system of the invention.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • Regulation And Control Of Combustion (AREA)
  • Cleaning In General (AREA)
  • Pipeline Systems (AREA)
  • Investigating Or Analyzing Materials By The Use Of Ultrasonic Waves (AREA)
  • Vehicle Body Suspensions (AREA)
  • Sink And Installation For Waste Water (AREA)
  • Manipulator (AREA)
EP01917225A 2000-03-27 2001-03-27 Appareil Expired - Lifetime EP1268094B1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0007314 2000-03-27
GBGB0007314.8A GB0007314D0 (en) 2000-03-27 2000-03-27 Apparatus
PCT/GB2001/001345 WO2001072439A1 (fr) 2000-03-27 2001-03-27 Appareil

Publications (2)

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EP1268094A1 true EP1268094A1 (fr) 2003-01-02
EP1268094B1 EP1268094B1 (fr) 2003-10-08

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EP01917225A Expired - Lifetime EP1268094B1 (fr) 2000-03-27 2001-03-27 Appareil

Country Status (8)

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EP (1) EP1268094B1 (fr)
AT (1) ATE251508T1 (fr)
AU (1) AU2001244310A1 (fr)
DE (1) DE60100944T2 (fr)
DK (1) DK1268094T3 (fr)
GB (1) GB0007314D0 (fr)
NO (1) NO318419B1 (fr)
WO (1) WO2001072439A1 (fr)

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ITMO20120108A1 (it) * 2012-04-24 2013-10-25 Emiliana Scovoli E Affini Di Sangio Rgi Vana Dispositivo per la pulizia di superfici concave.
CN111672843A (zh) * 2020-07-22 2020-09-18 张永锐 一种含有油渍废气排放管道内壁清洗装置

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2887118A (en) * 1955-02-02 1959-05-19 Thornhill Craver Company Inc Pipe cleaning devices
CH402531A (fr) * 1963-04-05 1965-11-15 Johann Reinhart Alberto Propulseur pour appareil à désincruster des conduites
DE3401429A1 (de) * 1984-01-17 1985-07-18 Kraftwerk Union AG, 4330 Mülheim Vorrichtung zur entfernung von ferritischen staubpartikeln aus rohren
JPH04135681A (ja) * 1990-09-26 1992-05-11 Atsuji Tekko Kk 管内面の掻落し装置
DE29618251U1 (de) * 1996-10-21 1997-01-30 D.T.I. Dr. Trippe Ingenieurgesellschaft Mbh, 76133 Karlsruhe Selbstfahrende Vorrichtung zum Innenbefahren von Rohren oder Kanälen

Non-Patent Citations (1)

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Title
See references of WO0172439A1 *

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AU2001244310A1 (en) 2001-10-08
DE60100944T2 (de) 2004-07-29
NO318419B1 (no) 2005-03-14
DK1268094T3 (da) 2004-01-26
NO20024620L (no) 2002-11-11
NO20024620D0 (no) 2002-09-26
DE60100944D1 (de) 2003-11-13
ATE251508T1 (de) 2003-10-15
GB0007314D0 (en) 2000-05-17
EP1268094B1 (fr) 2003-10-08
WO2001072439A1 (fr) 2001-10-04

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