GB2329025B - Pipeline vehicle and probe - Google Patents

Pipeline vehicle and probe

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Publication number
GB2329025B
GB2329025B GB9825453A GB9825453A GB2329025B GB 2329025 B GB2329025 B GB 2329025B GB 9825453 A GB9825453 A GB 9825453A GB 9825453 A GB9825453 A GB 9825453A GB 2329025 B GB2329025 B GB 2329025B
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probe
pipeline vehicle
pipeline
vehicle
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GB9825453A
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GB9825453D0 (en
GB2329025A (en
Inventor
Andrew Smart
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BG Group Ltd
British Gas PLC
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BG PLC
British Gas PLC
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Priority claimed from GB9510434A external-priority patent/GB2301187B/en
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Priority to GB9825453A priority Critical patent/GB2329025B/en
Publication of GB9825453D0 publication Critical patent/GB9825453D0/en
Publication of GB2329025A publication Critical patent/GB2329025A/en
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01V—GEOPHYSICS; GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS; DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS; TAGS
    • G01V3/00—Electric or magnetic prospecting or detecting; Measuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination, deviation
    • G01V3/15—Electric or magnetic prospecting or detecting; Measuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination, deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat
    • G01V3/165—Electric or magnetic prospecting or detecting; Measuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination, deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by the object or by the detecting device
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L55/00—Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
    • F16L55/26—Pigs or moles, i.e. devices movable in a pipe or conduit with or without self-contained propulsion means
    • F16L55/28—Constructional aspects
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N27/00—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means
    • G01N27/72—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables
    • G01N27/82—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N27/00—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means
    • G01N27/72—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables
    • G01N27/82—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws
    • G01N27/90—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws using eddy currents
    • G01N27/9013—Arrangements for scanning
    • G01N27/902—Arrangements for scanning by moving the sensors
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01V—GEOPHYSICS; GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS; DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS; TAGS
    • G01V3/00—Electric or magnetic prospecting or detecting; Measuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination, deviation
    • G01V3/15—Electric or magnetic prospecting or detecting; Measuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination, deviation specially adapted for use during transport, e.g. by a person, vehicle or boat
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01V—GEOPHYSICS; GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS; DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS; TAGS
    • G01V3/00—Electric or magnetic prospecting or detecting; Measuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination, deviation
    • G01V3/18—Electric or magnetic prospecting or detecting; Measuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination, deviation specially adapted for well-logging
    • G01V3/26—Electric or magnetic prospecting or detecting; Measuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination, deviation specially adapted for well-logging operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified either by the surrounding earth formation or by the detecting device
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L2101/00—Uses or applications of pigs or moles
    • F16L2101/30—Inspecting, measuring or testing

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  • Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Investigating Or Analyzing Materials By The Use Of Magnetic Means (AREA)
GB9825453A 1995-05-22 1996-05-21 Pipeline vehicle and probe Expired - Fee Related GB2329025B (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB9825453A GB2329025B (en) 1995-05-22 1996-05-21 Pipeline vehicle and probe

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB9510434A GB2301187B (en) 1995-05-22 1995-05-22 Method of and apparatus for locating an anomaly in a duct
GB9825453A GB2329025B (en) 1995-05-22 1996-05-21 Pipeline vehicle and probe
GB9610622A GB2301414B (en) 1995-05-22 1996-05-21 Pipeline vehicle and method

Publications (3)

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GB9825453D0 GB9825453D0 (en) 1999-01-13
GB2329025A GB2329025A (en) 1999-03-10
GB2329025B true GB2329025B (en) 1999-07-21

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GB9914115A Expired - Fee Related GB2334318B (en) 1995-05-22 1996-05-21 Pipeline vehicle & probe
GB9825453A Expired - Fee Related GB2329025B (en) 1995-05-22 1996-05-21 Pipeline vehicle and probe

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WO1990015347A1 (en) * 1989-06-08 1990-12-13 Norman Brian Wilcock Method and device for locating branches in drains
US4982490A (en) * 1986-07-11 1991-01-08 Stephen Tracey Method of lining a fluid conduit
WO1991017325A1 (en) * 1990-05-08 1991-11-14 Willy Palle Pedersen Method and equipment for use in renovation of sewer pipes
DE4024926A1 (en) * 1990-08-06 1992-02-13 Otto Schlemmer Gmbh Lining process for pipelines repair - sealing side ducts with position indicating caps for location by liner cutting equipment after lining main pipe
WO1995033951A1 (en) * 1994-06-08 1995-12-14 British Gas Plc Installing pipes

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US4982490A (en) * 1986-07-11 1991-01-08 Stephen Tracey Method of lining a fluid conduit
WO1990015347A1 (en) * 1989-06-08 1990-12-13 Norman Brian Wilcock Method and device for locating branches in drains
WO1991017325A1 (en) * 1990-05-08 1991-11-14 Willy Palle Pedersen Method and equipment for use in renovation of sewer pipes
DE4024926A1 (en) * 1990-08-06 1992-02-13 Otto Schlemmer Gmbh Lining process for pipelines repair - sealing side ducts with position indicating caps for location by liner cutting equipment after lining main pipe
WO1995033951A1 (en) * 1994-06-08 1995-12-14 British Gas Plc Installing pipes

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GB2334318A (en) 1999-08-18
GB9914115D0 (en) 1999-08-18
GB9825453D0 (en) 1999-01-13
GB2334318B (en) 2000-01-12
GB2329025A (en) 1999-03-10

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