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AssigneePetroleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
InventorsElbert Fernando Martins Coelho, Wagner Henrique Saldanha
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The present invention relates to devices and methods for containing gas leaks in pipelines. In particular, the present invention describes a device for eliminating gas leaks by sealing a gas leak in an expansion joint arranged between two pipes misaligned with each other, the device comprising a metallic structure comprising a sealing blanket, in which the metallic structure and blanket fully enclose the expansion joint using cables. In addition, the present invention describes a gas leak elimination device for sealing a gas leak in an expansion joint arranged between two aligned pipes, the device comprising a sealing blanket, steel cables, straps and fastening elements to fully enclose the expansion joint.
A device for eliminating gas leaks, comprising a metallic structure containing a sealing blanket, in which the metallic structure and the blanket fully enclose an expansion joint by cables, wherein the metallic structure is configured to seal a gas leak in the expansion joint arranged between two pipes misaligned with each other.
A device for eliminating a gas leak, comprising a sealing blanket, steel cables, straps, and fastening elements to fully enclose an expansion joint, wherein the device is configured to seal a gas leak in the expansion joint arranged between two pipes aligned with each other.
A method for installing a device to eliminate gas leaks, comprising the steps of:
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