PIPELINE PIGGING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE

An improved apparatus and methodologies of use for cleaning debris and contaminants from an interior surface or sidewall of a fluid-carrying conduit, such as a pipeline, are provided. More particularly, an apparatus and methodologies of use are provided, wherein the apparatus or 'pipeline pig&#...

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Main Author BELL, BRIAN
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
Published 11.03.2022
Subjects
BLASTING
CLEANING
CLEANING IN GENERAL
ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS
GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS
HEATING
JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES
LIGHTING
MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
PIPES
PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING
THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
TRANSPORTING
WEAPONS
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Summary:An improved apparatus and methodologies of use for cleaning debris and contaminants from an interior surface or sidewall of a fluid-carrying conduit, such as a pipeline, are provided. More particularly, an apparatus and methodologies of use are provided, wherein the apparatus or 'pipeline pig' operates bi-directionally and comprises counter-rotating cleaning elements that are operative to enhance removal of debris and contaminants from the pipeline.
Bibliography:Application Number: CA20213130309