Tubing reshaping method and apparatus

The method according to any preceding claim, comprise radially and/or axially restraining the bladder with the reinforcing structure.

The method according to any preceding claim, comprising transferring fluid between the bladder and a fluid control module.

The method according to any preceding claim, comprising cycling the bladder between at least partially collapsed and expanded configurations.

The method of any preceding claim, comprising detecting a deformed tubing section prior to reshaping said section.

The method of any preceding claim, comprising anchoring the tubing reshaping apparatus within the tubing section.

The method according to any preceding claim, comprising reshaping the tubing section to a form substantially equivalent to a form prior to deformation.

A tubing reshaping apparatus for use in reshaping a deformed tubing section, comprising a reshaping module configured to be located within a deformed tubing section and comprising an inflatable bladder to be inflated by application of fluid pressure to expand and reshape the deformed tubing section, wherein the reshaping module further comprises a reinforcing structure associated with the inflatable bladder.

A tubing reshaping apparatus for use in reshaping a deformed tubing section, comprising:

• a reshaping module configured to be located within a deformed tubing section and comprising an inflatable bladder to be inflated by application of fluid pressure to expand and reshape the deformed tubing section, wherein the reshaping module further comprises a reinforcing structure associated with the inflatable bladder;
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• a connection arrangement defining a tapered clamping surface against which the reinforcing structure is clamped, wherein the tapered clamping surface defines a taper angle relative to a central axis of the connection member of less than or equal to 10°.

A tubing reshaping apparatus for use in reshaping a deformed tubing section, comprising:

• a reshaping module configured to be located within a deformed tubing section and comprising an inflatable bladder to be inflated by application of fluid pressure to expand and reshape the deformed tubing section, wherein the reshaping module further comprises a reinforcing structure associated with the inflatable bladder;
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• a connection arrangement configured for securing the reinforcing structure thereto, wherein an end region of the reinforcing structure is reversed and said reversed portion is secured via the connection arrangement.

A tubing reshaping apparatus for use in reshaping a deformed tubing section, comprising:

• a reshaping module configured to be located within a deformed tubing section and comprising an inflatable bladder to be inflated by application of fluid pressure to expand and reshape the deformed tubing section, wherein the reshaping module further comprises a reinforcing structure associated with the inflatable bladder;
• wherein the reinforcing structure comprises a plurality of individual elements and said elements in at least an end portion of the reinforcing structure are at least partially embedded within a matrix structure to define a fused connection structure configured for use in connecting the reinforcing structure to a connection arrangement.