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US 2018/0119851 A1Published application
Pipe, pipe connection and pipeline system
AssigneeCore Linepipe Inc.
InventorsSamuel Glen Bouey, David Mcleod, Dave Sheehan
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Abstract
A pipeline system is enclosed including unlined or plastic lined pipes. A mechanical metal to metal connection is employed that can provide a fluid tight seal. A pipe coupling may be employed to span the connection. Plastic lined pipes can have their plastic liners connected to form a fluid tight bladder. Electro fusion may be employed.
Claims8
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An electro-fusion assembly installed in a metal shell, the electro-fusion assembly including:
- a plastic sleeve within the metal shell;
- an electrical conductor supported by the plastic sleeve;
- an electrical contact for conducting electricity to the electrical conductor, the electrical contact exposed on an outer surface of the metal shell and
- a fluid tight seal and an electrically insulative liner between the contact and the metal shell.
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