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Systems and methods for use in welding pipe segments of a pipeline

  • US 10,480,862 B2
  • Filed: 02/24/2017
  • Issued: 11/19/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/23/2013
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A pipe cooling system, comprising:

  • a frame configured to reside within at least one pipe of a plurality of welded pipes that are secured together via a weld joint;

    a plurality of rollers configured to rotatably support the frame;

    a drive motor that drives the plurality of rollers to move the frame within the at least one pipe;

    a brake system that secures the frame from movement at a desired location within the at least one pipe;

    one or more battery cells carried by the frame, the one or more battery cells configured to power the drive motor and the brake system;

    a cooler carried by the frame, the cooler comprising a blower configured to blow a cooling gas within the at least one pipe and in a direction towards the weld joint to facilitate cooling of the welded pipes; and

    one or more processors operatively connected with the drive motor, the brake system and the cooler, the one or more processors operating the cooler to reduce the temperature of the welded pipes.

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