Assembly and method for repairing pipe having more complete liner expansion

A method of repairing a pipeline, said method comprising:

• taking a repair assembly having a resin impregnable liner, an inflatable bladder, and a sleeve, wherein the sleeve has a first portion with a first modulus of elasticity and a second portion having a relief area with a second modulus of elasticity that is less than the first modulus of elasticity;
• positioning the sleeve at least partially around the bladder;
• impregnating the liner with a resin capable of curing and hardening;
• positioning the liner at least partially around the sleeve;
• positioning the repair assembly in the pipeline;
• inflating the bladder using fluid pressure to cause the repair assembly to expand outward toward the pipeline along the relief area of the sleeve, then continuing to inflate the bladder using fluid pressure to cause the repair assembly to expand outward toward the pipeline along the second portion of the sleeve;
• removing the packer, bladder, and sleeve from the pipeline after the liner has cured and hardened.

A method of repairing a pipeline, said method comprising:

• taking a repair assembly having an inflatable bladder and resin impregnable liner, wherein the liner has an outer surface configured to be positioned adjacent to the pipeline;
• positioning the liner at least partially around the bladder;
• impregnating the liner with a resin capable of curing and hardening;
• wrapping a semi-rigid member around the outer surface of the liner;
• positioning the repair assembly in the pipeline;
• inflating the bladder using fluid pressure causing the repair assembly to expand outwardly toward the inside wall of the pipeline;
• removing the bladder from the pipeline after the liner has cured and hardened.