Clamp on seal for water leaks
AssigneeHalliburton Energy Services, Inc.
InventorsShanu Thottungal ELDHO, Christopher M. PELTO
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for repairing broken, compromised, damaged or cracked conduits is provided. Conduits such as pipes and tubing may bear fluid flows therethrough. Often these conduits are damaged or compromised and begin leaking fluid. A clamp is provided that holds expandable metal securely about the outer circumference of the conduit. The expandable metal may react with any leaking fluid, such as water, thereby expanding and sealing the crack or otherwise seals the compromised conduit in a permanent manner.
Claims20
An apparatus for creating a seal on conduits, comprising:
- a plurality of sleeve portions each having a radius and each comprising expandable metal that expands in response to hydrolysis;
- and
- a plurality of clamping sections each having a radius to mate with a respective one of the plurality of sleeve portions,
- wherein the plurality of sleeve portions are preformed to mate with an outer circumference of a conduit and the plurality of clamping sections are configured to secure the plurality of sleeve portions against the outer circumference of a conduit for sealing an opening in the conduit.
An apparatus for creating a seal on conduits, comprising:
- an assembly comprising:
- a plurality of sleeve portions each comprising expandable metal that expands in response to hydrolysis;
- and
- a plurality of clamping sections with a hinge positioned between the plurality of clamping sections, and the plurality of clamping sections configured to align with a respective one of the plurality of sleeve portions,
- wherein the plurality of sleeve portions are preformed to align with an outer circumference of a conduit and the plurality of clamping sections are configured to secure the plurality of sleeve portions against the outer surface of a conduit for sealing an opening in the conduit.
A method for creating a seal on conduits, comprising:
- providing a plurality of sleeve portions each comprising expandable metal that expands in response to hydrolysis;
- and
- providing a plurality of clamping sections to mate with a respective one of the plurality of sleeve portions,
- wherein the plurality of sleeve portions are preformed to mate with an outer circumference of a conduit and the plurality of clamping sections are configured to secure the plurality of sleeve portions against the outer circumference of a conduit for sealing an opening in the conduit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.