SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PIPE REPAIR
First Claim
1. A method of reinforcing an object, comprising:
- applying a fiber structure to a surface of the object;
installing a containment element adjacent to the fiber structure;
disposing an uncured polymeric material between the containment element and the fiber structure to substantially saturate at least a portion of the fiber structure; and
permitting the polymeric material to cure to form a composite of the fiber structure and the polymeric material on the surface of the object.
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Abstract
A system and method of repairing a pipe including securing a reinforcing material, such as a dry fiber structure (e.g., a carbon fibers) to the surface of the pipe. A polymeric material is placed on top of the reinforcing material, self-penetrating the dry fiber structure. The polymeric material substantially saturates the reinforcing material and cures to form a reinforced polymeric composite which may increase or restore the pressure rating or operating pressure capacity of the pipe. Optionally, an outer containment component, such as a sleeve, shell, box, wall, outer pipe, and so on, may be installed around the reinforcing material prior to introduction of the polymeric material. In this case, the polymeric material may be placed (i.e., poured) into the interior of the containment component on top of the reinforcing material.
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19 Claims
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1. A method of reinforcing an object, comprising:
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applying a fiber structure to a surface of the object; installing a containment element adjacent to the fiber structure; disposing an uncured polymeric material between the containment element and the fiber structure to substantially saturate at least a portion of the fiber structure; and permitting the polymeric material to cure to form a composite of the fiber structure and the polymeric material on the surface of the object. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A repaired pipe, comprising:
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a self-wetting reinforcing structure disposed on an outer surface of the pipe; an outer containment component installed around a portion of the pipe having the reinforcing structure; and a cured polymeric material disposed inside the containment component and impregnating the self-wetting reinforcement structure. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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13. A system for repairing a pipe, comprising:
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a dry fiber configured to wrap around the pipe and to receive a resin after installation of the dry fiber on the pipe; a container configured to encase a portion of the pipe having the dry fiber; and a fluid resin formulated to be poured inside the container to penetrate the dry fiber and to form a composite with the penetrated dry fiber on the portion of the pipe. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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