Systems and methods for use in welding pipe segments of a pipeline

A system for welding two pipes, comprising:

• a pipe clamp assembly, comprising a first pipe clamp and a second pipe clamp;
• the first pipe clamp configured to engage the exterior surface of a first pipe to enable the first pipe clamp to be fixed relative to the first pipe, and the second pipe clamp configured to engage the exterior surface of a second pipe to enable the second pipe clamp to be fixed relative to the second pipe;
• a weld torch operably connected to the pipe clamp assembly and configured to create a weld joint between the pipes at an interface region between the pipes;
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• an enclosure operably connected to the pipe clamp assembly and configured to enclose the weld torch and the interface region between the pipes.

A system for welding two pipes, comprising:

• a first pipe clamp configured to engage the exterior surface of a first pipe to enable the first pipe clamp to be fixed relative to the first pipe;
• a second pipe clamp configured to engage the exterior surface of a second pipe to enable the second pipe clamp to be fixed relative to the second pipe;
• a weld torch configured to create a weld joint between the pipes at an interface region between the pipes;
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• an inspection detector configured to emit an inspection beam of radiation.