Saturation systems and methods for pipeline and pressure vessel repair
AssigneeThat's A Wrap LLC
InventorHenry E. Topf, Jr.
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Abstract
A system (10) for reinforcing a pipeline (90) or pressure vessel includes a dispenser (12), a quantity of fabric (14), and a resin (16). The dispenser (12) has a first end (39), a second end (32), and a slot (46) formed in a wall (48), and is pressurizable via a fluid input (74) to a pressurized state. The dispenser (12) has a seal (56) configured to permit the quantity of fabric (14) to pass through the slot (46) and retain pressure within the dispenser (12). The dispenser (12) is configured to dispense the quantity of fabric (14) through the slot (46). The quantity of fabric (14) has a first width (24).
Claims20
A system for reinforcing a pipeline or pressure vessel, comprising:
- a quantity of fabric having a first width;
- a resin;
- a dispenser comprising a first end, a second end, a slot formed in a wall, wherein the dispenser is pressurizable via a fluid input to a pressurized state;
- and
- a seal configured to permit the quantity of fabric to pass through the slot and retain pressure within the dispenser;
- wherein the dispenser is configured to dispense the quantity of fabric through the slot.
A system, comprising:
- a resin;
- and
- a quantity of fabric installed within a dispenser comprising a first end, a second end, a fluid input, a slot, and a seal configured to permit the quantity of fabric to pass through the slot and retain pressure within the dispenser;
- wherein the dispenser is configured to dispense the quantity of fabric through the slot;
- wherein the dispenser is configured to be pressurized via the fluid input up to at least five pounds per square inch;
- wherein a leading portion of the quantity of fabric is pre-loaded through the slot.
A method for repairing a pipeline or pressure vessel, comprising:
- adding an activated resin into a dispenser containing a quantity of fabric having a first width, the dispenser comprising a slot formed in a wall and having a second width that is greater than or equal to the first width, the dispenser further comprising a seal adapted to the slot and configured to permit the quantity of fabric to pass through the slot;
- pressurizing the dispenser;
- waiting for at least part of the quantity of fabric to achieve a saturation state;
- and
- dispensing the at least part of the quantity of fabric that achieves the saturated state through the slot.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.