Manufacturing and Installation of Insulated Pipes or Elements Thereof
First Claim
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1. A system comprising:
- a. an inner pipe structure;
b. an outer pipe structurec. an insert having a plurality of holes for directing gas at a moving surface of at least one of the inner pipe structure and the outer pipe structure.
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Abstract
Insulated pipe systems or assemblies include a particulate, composite or monolithic insulating aerogel material. Techniques for installing or manufacturing such systems or assemblies are described, as are components useful in the installation or manufacture processes.
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37 Claims
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1. A system comprising:
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a. an inner pipe structure; b. an outer pipe structure c. an insert having a plurality of holes for directing gas at a moving surface of at least one of the inner pipe structure and the outer pipe structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An insulated pipe structure comprising:
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a. a pipe having an outer surface; b. an insulating material wrapped over the outer surface to form an insulating layer; and c. at least one layer surrounding an exterior surface of the insulating layer. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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9. (canceled)
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10. A method for preparing a pipe-in-pipe assembly, the method comprising
expanding a flow pipe to reduce an annular space between the flow pipe and an outer pipe, thereby compressing an insulating material present in the annular space.
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17. A structure for a deploying an insulating material in a pipe-in-pipe assembly, the structure comprising:
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a. a container housing the insulating material in a compressed state; and b. a sheath surrounding an outer surface of the container and attached to the container at discrete locations. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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21-31. -31. (canceled)
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32. A method for protecting an insulated pipe during welding, the method comprising:
wrapping a pouch including one or more heat distribution panels around a container insulating a pipe. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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