YTL Power International has been granted a patent for a method and apparatus for repairing partially collapsed pipes. The innovative technology involves fitting a mesh stent around an actuation assembly to restore the pipe to a non-collapsed form. The apparatus includes hydraulic cylinders and a control module for precise repair work. GlobalData’s report on YTL Power International gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Pipe repair apparatus for partially collapsed pipes
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11898686B2) discloses a pipe repair apparatus designed to repair partially collapsed pipes. The apparatus includes an actuation assembly with actuation arms, hydraulic cylinders, and hydraulic lines to move a partially collapsed pipe from a collapsed to a non-collapsed form. A control module independently controls each hydraulic line to actuate each arm separately, allowing for different forces to be applied to the pipe. The control module can adjust the amount and force of hydraulic fluid in each line, monitor resistance to movement, and ensure arms do not move beyond a predetermined distance from the retracted configuration.
Furthermore, the patent describes a system for repairing partially collapsed pipes, incorporating the pipe repair apparatus and a mesh stent. The mesh stent, when fitted around the actuation assembly, aligns with the apparatus to exert force against the pipe's interior surface, aiding in the repair process. The alignment portions of the mesh stent and the apparatus prevent circumferential sliding, ensuring effective repair. The control module of the system can control the actuation arms independently, applying different forces to the pipe and monitoring their movement from the retracted configuration. The apparatus offers various actuation methods, such as hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical, and can adjust forces based on resistance within the pipe during the repair process.
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