GB2415985A - Pump plug - Google Patents

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GB2415985A
GB2415985A GB0520261A GB0520261A GB2415985A GB 2415985 A GB2415985 A GB 2415985A GB 0520261 A GB0520261 A GB 0520261A GB 0520261 A GB0520261 A GB 0520261A GB 2415985 A GB2415985 A GB 2415985A
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pump plug
tube
resilient body
flexible cage
plug
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Wilhelmus Christianus Lohbeck
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Shell Internationale Research Maatschappij BV
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto 
    • B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
    • B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
    • B08B9/04—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
    • B08B9/053—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction
    • B08B9/055—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction the cleaning devices conforming to, or being conformable to, substantially the same cross-section of the pipes, e.g. pigs or moles
    • B08B9/0553—Cylindrically shaped pigs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto 
    • B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
    • B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
    • B08B9/04—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B23/00—Apparatus for displacing, setting, locking, releasing or removing tools, packers or the like in boreholes or wells
    • E21B23/08—Introducing or running tools by fluid pressure, e.g. through-the-flow-line tool systems
    • E21B23/10—Tools specially adapted therefor
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B33/00—Sealing or packing boreholes or wells
    • E21B33/10—Sealing or packing boreholes or wells in the borehole
    • E21B33/13—Methods or devices for cementing, for plugging holes, crevices or the like
    • E21B33/14—Methods or devices for cementing, for plugging holes, crevices or the like for cementing casings into boreholes
    • E21B33/16—Methods or devices for cementing, for plugging holes, crevices or the like for cementing casings into boreholes using plugs for isolating cement charge; Plugs therefor
    • 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
    • F16L55/30—Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables
    • F16L55/38—Constructional aspects of the propulsion means, e.g. towed by cables driven by fluid pressure

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
  • Geology (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
  • General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Geochemistry & Mineralogy (AREA)
  • Structures Of Non-Positive Displacement Pumps (AREA)
  • Reciprocating Pumps (AREA)
  • Saccharide Compounds (AREA)
  • Laying Of Electric Cables Or Lines Outside (AREA)
  • Details And Applications Of Rotary Liquid Pumps (AREA)
  • Details Of Connecting Devices For Male And Female Coupling (AREA)
  • Details Of Reciprocating Pumps (AREA)
  • Rigid Pipes And Flexible Pipes (AREA)

Abstract

Pump plug (1) for flowline operations, which pump plug (1) comprises a resilient body (2) and a flexible cage (3) having a wear-resistant outer surface (4) arranged around the resilient body (2), wherein the flexible cage (3) comprises a tube having a first end (6) and a second end (7), which tube is provided with a number of slits closed (16) at at least one end.

Description

GB 2415985 A continuation (74) Agent and/or Address for Service: Shell
International Ltd P.O. Box 662, Intellectual Property Services, LONDON, SE1 7NA, United Kingdom
GB0520261A 2003-04-15 2004-04-13 Pump plug Expired - Lifetime GB2415985B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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EP03076115 2003-04-15
PCT/EP2004/050505 WO2004092535A1 (en) 2003-04-15 2004-04-13 Pump plug

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GB0520261D0 GB0520261D0 (en) 2005-11-16
GB2415985A true GB2415985A (en) 2006-01-11
GB2415985B GB2415985B (en) 2006-06-07

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US (1) US20060266512A1 (en)
CN (1) CN100378290C (en)
BR (1) BRPI0409299B1 (en)
CA (1) CA2521763C (en)
GB (1) GB2415985B (en)
NO (1) NO339509B1 (en)
RU (1) RU2344267C2 (en)
WO (1) WO2004092535A1 (en)

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US1683429A (en) * 1926-11-17 1928-09-04 Walker Edward Plug for cleaning tubes
US3605159A (en) * 1968-11-20 1971-09-20 Harry J Girard Pipe line pig or swipe
NL8402419A (en) * 1984-08-03 1986-03-03 Jochim Van Beugen Cleaning pig for pipe-line bore - has open cell foam core with glued in brushes in spiral pattern
US5966768A (en) * 1998-03-25 1999-10-19 The Atlantic Group, Inc. Adjustable tube-cleaner device
US20010047811A1 (en) * 1998-09-24 2001-12-06 Orlande Sivacoe Pig and method for cleaning tubes

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US1638429A (en) * 1924-07-02 1927-08-09 Alfred J Allard Motor-vehicle direction indicator
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US1683429A (en) * 1926-11-17 1928-09-04 Walker Edward Plug for cleaning tubes
US3605159A (en) * 1968-11-20 1971-09-20 Harry J Girard Pipe line pig or swipe
NL8402419A (en) * 1984-08-03 1986-03-03 Jochim Van Beugen Cleaning pig for pipe-line bore - has open cell foam core with glued in brushes in spiral pattern
US5966768A (en) * 1998-03-25 1999-10-19 The Atlantic Group, Inc. Adjustable tube-cleaner device
US20010047811A1 (en) * 1998-09-24 2001-12-06 Orlande Sivacoe Pig and method for cleaning tubes

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GB2415985B (en) 2006-06-07
RU2344267C2 (en) 2009-01-20
CA2521763A1 (en) 2004-10-28
CN1774559A (en) 2006-05-17
NO20055373L (en) 2005-11-14
BRPI0409299B1 (en) 2015-09-01
US20060266512A1 (en) 2006-11-30
GB0520261D0 (en) 2005-11-16
NO339509B1 (en) 2016-12-27
CN100378290C (en) 2008-04-02
RU2005135442A (en) 2006-03-20
BRPI0409299A (en) 2006-04-11
WO2004092535A1 (en) 2004-10-28
CA2521763C (en) 2012-08-14

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