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US 10,677,394 B2Granted
Real time integrity monitoring of on-shore pipes
AssigneeTrinity Bay Equipment Holdings, LLC
InventorsAndrew David Ethridge, Alexander Lee Winn
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Abstract
A method includes providing a length of pipeline that has a housing defining a central bore extending the length of the pipe and a space formed within the housing and extending the length of the pipe. At least one condition within the space is continuously monitored within the space to detect in real time if a change in the housing occurs.
Claims9
A method, comprising:
- providing a length of pipe, the pipe comprising:
- a housing, wherein the housing includes
- an inner layer having an inner surface defining a central bore extending the length of the pipe,
- an outer layer having an outer surface, and
- one or more intermediate layers disposed between the inner layer and the outer layer,
- and a conduit formed within a section of the one or more intermediate layers and extending the length of the pipe;
- and
- continuously monitoring at least one condition within the conduit to detect in real time if a change in the housing occurs, wherein the continuous monitoring is performed using a plurality of sensors disposed along the length of the conduit.
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