Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Assembling or joining
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-22
2011-03-22
Omgba, Essama (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Assembling or joining
C029S507000, C228S044500, C285S055000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07908732
ABSTRACT:
There are disclosed methods of and apparatus for interconnecting lined metal pipes (110, 120), applying in particular to the offshore oil and gas industry. Corrosion is a common problem in the industry. Lining pipes overcomes the problem, but welding sections of pipe together can be a complicated and time-consuming task, requiring dedicated and sophisticated tooling. More desirable is the ability to use conventional pipe-laying equipment (20, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90) with little additional tooling. As such, there are disclosed methods and apparatus compatible with known offshore connection methods, particularly where the spacing of joints on the pipe is less than 100 m. The chosen technique will not significantly impact the laying rate of the lined pipe, compared with unlined pipe. The method includes connecting lined pipes (110, 120) using a corrosion-resistant bridging member (102) internally overlapping both linings, leaving a void space (146) behind the weld region (109) while at least the initial stages of welding (180) are performed, and expanding (170) the bridging member to provide a seal against the liners, in a controlled sequence. There is also disclosed a bridging member (102), tooling (170) and pipelay apparatus suitable for use with this method.
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Alliot Vincent Marcel Ghislain
Hoss Jean Louis
Omgba Essama
Stolt Offshore S.A.
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