Encapsulating device
OwnerMichael Rimiinventor
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Abstract
The invention features an encapsulating device and system to contain a fluid or substance spilled during a blowout of a pipe at subsea level. The system features a semi-circular housing that fits underneath the flange of a pipe. A heater is provided inside the housing. The system features a tri-flange system having flanges on the top and sides of the housing. The side flanges are closed and sealed and then the top flange is closed. Side flanges divert pressure in the system. The system discloses arms and sealants to aid in sealing the pipe.
Claims14
An encapsulating device for containing a spilled substance during a pipe blowout comprising:
- a housing comprising a top, a bottom and a first and second half;
- wherein the first and second half each have semi-circular cutouts which form a top circular opening and a bottom circular opening on the top and the bottom of the housing, respectively;
- and
- a tri-flange system comprising a top flange, a first side flange and a second side flange;
- wherein the top flange extends over the top circular opening of the housing and the first side flange and the second side flange extend from the first and second half respectively;
- wherein the housing further comprises a ledge extending from the housing,
- wherein the ledge features a first arm operably connected to the top flange,
- wherein the first side flange and the second side flange relieves a pressure in the housing from the spilled substance.
An encapsulating device for containing a spilled substance during a pipe blowout comprising:
- a housing comprising a top, a bottom and a first and second half;
- wherein the first and second half each have semi-circular cutouts which form a top circular opening and a bottom circular opening on the top and the bottom of the housing, respectively;
- and
- a tri-flange system comprising a top flange, a first side flange and a second side flange;
- wherein the housing fits around a pipe flange portion of the pipe;
- wherein the housing further comprises a ledge extending from the housing,
- wherein the ledge features a first arm operably connected to the top flange,
- wherein the first and the second side flanges provide pressure diversion of the spilled substance and the top flange is aligned with the top circular opening to seal the pipe during the pipe blowout.
A method of sealing a pipe at a subsea level during a blowout of a pipe comprising:
- providing an encapsulating system comprising a housing having a top, a bottom and a first and second half;
- wherein the first and second half each have semi-circular cutouts;
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- a tri-flange system comprising a top flange, a first side flange and a second side flange;
- providing a ledge extending from the housing, wherein the ledge features a first arm operably connected to the top flange,
- positioning the encapsulating system underneath a pipe flange on the pipe;
- moving the first and second half to a closed position to form a top circular opening and a bottom circular opening on the top and the bottom of the housing, respectively;
- wherein the first side flange and the second side flange extend from the first and second half, respectively, and the first and second side flange diverts the pressure inside the housing when the first and second halves are closing;
- positioning the top flange over the top circular opening;
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- sealing the system to contain a fluid or substance spilled during a blowout.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.