Method and apparatus for sealing a pipeline leak

Details Method and apparatus for sealing a pipeline leak Method and apparatus for sealing a pipeline leak

1977-01-28

1979-01-09

Stearns, Richard R.

Pipes and tubular conduits

Repairing

138 99, 285 15, F16L 5516, F16L 5518

Patent

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041333519

ABSTRACT:
In one exemplar embodiment, a method and apparatus are provided for sealing leaks which occur at the flanged connections of pipelines wherein a wire is wrapped about the upper surface of the flange connecting bolts for filling the gap between the flanges and above the bolts, an injection valve means is installed for relieving pressure from inside the gap while the wire is being wrapped and for injecting a sealant to the interior of the gap beneath the wire wrap, and a sealant is provided for filling the gap beneath the wire wrap for stopping the leak and combining with the wire wrap to provide a permanent repair for the leak.

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patent: 3770301 (1973-11-01), Adams
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