FLANGE REPAIR TOOL FOR ARABIAN GULF

Hydrotech Services Inc. has designed and manufactured a 14,000 lb pipeline-flange repair tool which has been used to solve problems resulting from the rupture of an underwater 48 in. pipeline. The unit completely encapsulated the flanges and cracked area, eliminating the possibility of a leak when the line was returned to serve. Special gripping slips were set hydraulically after the hinged tool was placed around the flanges and bolted together, thus minimizing the danger of further cracking of the pipe. The tool is designed to grip and seal off the damaged area even if the pipe ruptures completely.

• Publication Date: 1973-12

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 70
• Serial:
  • Petroleum and Petrochemical International
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue Number: 12

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Maintenance; Pipe; Pipelines; Repairing; Underwater pipelines
• Old TRIS Terms: Pipe repairs; Pipeline maintenance
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Marine Transportation; Pipelines; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00056379
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Petroleum Institute
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 15 1974 12:00AM