System for characterizing surfaces of pipes, ducts or similar st

Details System for characterizing surfaces of pipes, ducts or similar st System for characterizing surfaces of pipes, ducts or similar st

1995-08-14

1997-11-11

Raevis, Robert

Measuring and testing

Inspecting

92 92, E21B 2308

Patent

active

056866747

ABSTRACT:
A system for characterizing contamination or integrity information from within a pipe, including a flexible tubular membrane which is extendable within the pipe and inflatable to a diameter effective to urge the tubular membrane against the rigid wall. The tubular membrane has a first end and a second end, and is initially rolled up and connected to a reel inside of a deployment system. A tether connects the deployment system to a characterization tool retained within the tubular membrane, which is attached adjacent to the second end of the tubular membrane. When the system is engaged, pressurized fluid enters the tubular membrane causing the membrane to invert and distend into and through the pipe's interior. Simultaneously, the attached characterization tool is towed adjacent to and in parallel with the path of the tubular membrane's second end, is protected from contamination by the surrounding tubular membrane, and is capable of repetitive testing for several forms of information, such as structural integrity of the pipe's interior or radioactive contamination. As the tool traverses the pipe's interior, this information is transmitted to a data acquisition system. When the system is disengaged, the deployment system, the tether and the characterization tool are used to retrieve the system in reverse order. A vent is provided for equalizing pressure beneath the tubular membrane while retracting the membrane.

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