Abstract: A hose assembly and a method for forming the hose assembly are disclosed. The hose assembly includes a core tube having an outer peripheral surface and is formed from a fluoropolymer. The hose assembly also includes a first reinforcing layer disposed about the core tube and defining a plurality of first apertures, and a second reinforcing layer disposed about the first reinforcing layer and having an exterior surface and defining a plurality of second apertures. The hose assembly further includes a polymeric binder, formed from a binder composition, on the outer peripheral surface of the core tube, in the first and second apertures, and about the exterior surface of the second reinforcing layer to bond the first and second reinforcing layers to the core tube.

Abstract: A spoolable pipe is disclosed, the spoolable pipe having an internal pressure barrier formed about a longitudinal axis, a reinforcing layer(s) enclosing the internal pressure barrier, and a weight layer comprising fibers. The pipe can also include an energy conductor(s) integrated with and/or located between the internal pressure barrier and/or the reinforcing layer(s).

Abstract: A spirally waved synthetic resin conduit has a coupling and a connection structure, and is configured with a small number of components, achieving sufficient water and pressure resistances, excellent sealing properties with no need for any rigid material or high accuracy, reduction in weight and cost, and easy handling with facilitated connection work on site. The spirally waved synthetic resin conduit, provided with a coupling, includes a receiver opening provided at an end of the conduit and connected to another spirally waved synthetic resin conduit. The receiver opening is formed with a foamable resin into a cylindrical shape so as to extend from the end of the spirally waved synthetic resin conduit in an axial direction of the conduit, and an FRP layer is formed by impregnating reinforcing fibers with a resin, at least on an outer peripheral surface of the formed receiver opening at a connection end.

Abstract: A reinforcement tube includes at least one composite ply material strip in a coil configuration. The coil configuration defines a tube rectilinear in cross-section and a helical opening.

Abstract: A composite pipe and method of manufacture comprises an inner core made of a resinous material, a prepreg material helically wound about the inner core and an outer shell covering the wound prepreg materials. The materials are applied at preselected melt temperatures to assure coherence among the materials and preclusion of voids and/or annuli therebetween. A cooling of the inner pipe core during initial application of the tape layer of prepreg materials stabilizes the radial configuration of the pipe core during tape wrapping and thus the appearance of undesirable voids and/or annuli in the composite pipe mass.

Abstract: Pipe sections and methods for forming pipe sections are disclosed. A pipe section includes a hollow body, the hollow body having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining an interior. The pipe section further includes a barrier layer surrounding the hollow body, the barrier layer having an inner surface and an outer surface. The barrier layer is formed from a polyarylene sulfide composition. The polyarylene sulfide composition includes a polyarylene sulfide and a crosslinked impact modifier. Such pipe sections exhibit high strength characteristics and flexibility as well as resistance to degradation, even in extreme temperature environments, while maintaining desirable processing characteristics.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing pipes using thermoplastic pipe and “tape” (continuous fiber, fully wetted in a similar thermoplastic as the pipe) that embeds the fibers into pipe surface. In one embodiment, an ambient temperature tape is wrapped around the cold pipe in a dry environment. An external heat source is used to heat up the pipe causing the thermoplastic to melt and the pipe to expand due to thermal expansion. Since the fibers have less stretch than the thermal expansion of the pipe the fibers will be embedded into the molten layer of the pipe, creating a permanent bond between the fibers and the pipe. A protective film is applied to the pipe. Portions of the tape and film are scraped from the surface of the pipe creating an area where the end of the pipe is coupled to another pipe using an electronic fusion coupler.

Abstract: There is provided a structural tube (1) comprising a fibre reinforced polymer wherein the tube comprises a plurality of layers (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) of reinforcing fibres with the fibres of at least one layer having a different orientation to those of another layer. Also provided is a kit of structural tubes and a structural tube assembly.

Abstract: A method is presented for making a composite material from strips comprising longitudinal fibers and a binder or resin, which material comprises a number of layer assemblies one on top of the other. Each layer assembly comprises m sets (with m at least 2) of parallel strips each extending in a different direction, Each layer assembly is manufactured by successive steps of depositing groups of parallel strips according to a well defined pattern (without longitudinally interweaving strips with previously deposited strips). Before completing a layer assembly, with the exception of the last layer assembly, by depositing its last group of parallel strips, the first group of parallel strips of the following layer assembly is already deposited. A composite material manufactured with such a method is presented too.

Abstract: A subsea flexible pipe, including an internal sealing sheath (18), at least one tensile pressure armor layer (14, 16) wound around the internal sealing sheath, a retaining layer (12) having at least one reinforcing strip (34), the reinforcing strip having filamentary strands (36) directed substantially longitudinally. The filamentary strands (36) having polymer fibers (38). The polymer fibers have, at room temperature, an elastic modulus in excess of 55 GPa so that the reinforcing strip is able to prevent radial expansion of the armor layer, when the armor layer experiences radial force; and the polymer fibers furthermore have an elongation at break in excess of 4% such that the reinforcing strip is able to undergo deformation without breaking.

Abstract: Solar panel tube, comprising a first pipe (11); a second pipe (12); a first insulating material (13) surrounding said first pipe; a second insulating material (14) surrounding said second pipe; said first insulating material comprising a supporting layer treated with aerogel; said second insulating material comprising a supporting layer treated with aerogel; wherein said first and second insulating materials (13, 14) are wrapped in a nylon thread winding (20) and said first and second insulating material are further wrapped by a protective layer (15).

Abstract: A method for additionally conducting the hot air for finishing the articles of clothing (14) along the articles of clothing (14) in counterflow to the transporting direction (13). This leads to more effective finishing of the articles of clothing (14) with greater energy efficiency, and therefore the tunnel finisher according to the invention consumes less energy.

Abstract: A core having enhanced ID stiffness is provided. The core includes inner, intermediate, and outer wall zones. The intermediate zone is spring-like in that it minimizes deformation of the inner zone from a radial deflection of the outer zone by absorbing at least some of the deformation. Similarly, the intermediate zone minimizes deformation of the outer zone from a radial deflection of the inner zone by absorbing at least some of the deformation. The intermediate zone includes at least first and second intermediate layers and one or more intermediate support layers. The first and second layers include a number of plies and gaps that are offset from each other, i.e. the plies of the first layer are radially aligned with the gaps of the second layer. The intermediate support layers are between the first and second layers and extend radially across the gaps of the first and second layers.

Abstract: The manufacture of clad tubes (30) is described. Tube (10) intended to line the walls of a combustion chamber is made of a high strength material to contain the high-pressure steam created. However, these tubes (10) are typically not corrosion/erosion resistant. Manufacture of tubes (10) with both high strength and high resistance to corrosion/erosion would be prohibitively expensive. Therefore, tubes (10) are covered with a non-corrosive material to protect them. This is done by surface welding a strip (20) of high alloy material to the outer surface (12) of the tubes (10). It is preferable to use electric high frequency resistance welding to surface weld the strip (20) onto tube (10). The strips (20) are preferably attached with little melting and metal dilution allowing the strip 20 to keep its corrosion/erosion resistance properties.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for making a pipe section comprising: providing a mat (1) formed of a fibre matrix impregnated with an aerogel, xerogel or cryogel, the mat having a first major face (2) a second major face (3) opposing the first major face (2), a first edge (4) defining a longitudinal direction, a second edge (5) substantially parallel to the first edge, a third edge (6) defining a transverse direction that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and a fourth edge (7) substantially parallel to the third edge; applying an adhesive (8) to the first major face; winding the mat around a mandrel (13) to provide a wound mat having an inner surface (11) defining an inner circumference and an outer surface (12) defining an outer circumference and a longitudinal axis which is substantially perpendicular to the planes of the inner and outer circumferences and substantially parallel to the transverse direction of the mat; and slicing the wound mat substantially radially between the o

Abstract: A spoolable composite tube capable of being spooled onto a reel for storage and for use in oil field applications. The spoolable tube exhibits unique anistropic characteristics that provide improved burst and collapse pressures, increased tensile strength, compression strength, and load carrying capacity, while still remaining sufficiently bendable to be spooled onto a reel in an open bore configuration. The spoolable composite tube can include an inner liner, an interface layer, fiber composite layers, a pressure barrier layer, and an outer protective layer. The fiber composite layers can have a unique triaxial braid structure.

Abstract: A pipeline for conducting air for air conditioning in aircrafts includes a body portion formed with foamed plastics material or with a dense plastics material. The body portion defines a longitudinal axis and includes an outer surface carrying a wrapping for reinforcing the pipeline. The wrapping includes a plurality of adjacent contacting layers formed by at least one linear reinforcing element wound into a plurality of windings, with adjacent layers having windings angled in opposite directions to form a net-like structure of the wrapping. At least one of the spacing between the windings along the longitudinal axis or the angle of slope between the windings and the longitudinal axis varies in certain sections to change the winding density as a function of local mechanical load requirements on the pipeline.

Abstract: A flexible hose construction adapted for separately conveying two or more fluids therethrough. The construction includes a core tube, a second tube helically disposed about the core tube, and a tubular jacket surrounding the core tube. The second tube may be substantially concentric with the core tube. The tubular jacket may be substantially cylindrical so as to have a substantially smooth outer surface.

Abstract: A spoolable composite tube capable of being spooled onto a reel for storage and for use in oil field applications. The spoolable tube exhibits unique anistropic characteristics that provide improved burst and collapse pressures, increased tensile strength, compression strength, and load carrying capacity, while still remaining sufficiently bendable to be spooled onto a reel in an open bore configuration. The spoolable composite tube can include an inner liner, an interface layer, fiber composite layers, a pressure barrier layer, and an outer protective layer. The fiber composite layers can have a unique triaxial braid structure.

Abstract: The invention concerns an elongated, multilayered tubular body (1) comprising an elongated, tubular inner hollow core (5), an elongated, tubular inner casing (4) and an elongated, tubular outer casing, the inner casing surrounding the hollow core, the outer casing surrounding the inner casing, the outer casing comprising at least two layers (2,3), each layer consisting of one or more longitudinally preformed, flat elongated metal strips, the preforming of the strips such that the strips have been bent helically in such, a way that the consecutive windings of the helix touch or almost touch to each other, each strip in one layer overlapping with other strips in other layers, the layers in the outer casing being bound to each other by an adhesive.

Abstract: A tube having enhanced inner diameter stiffness is provided. The tube includes a wall having an inner zone, intermediate zone, and an outer zone. The intermediate zone includes a plurality of partially offset and overlapped plies that form a number of non-radial spokes and voids extending from the inner zone and the outer zone. The non-radial spokes of the tube facilitate the transmission of torque from the inner zone to the outer zone during winding and handling operations, while insulating the inner diameter from radial pressure on the outer zone. The spokes and voids may essentially extend around the entire circumference and length of the tube and thus provide for more consistent properties throughout the tube.

Abstract: A method is provided involving manufacturing a solid monolithic hollow ceramic liner, such as a cylinder, reducing cone and bend and then wrapping the solid monolithic hollow ceramic liner with a fiber glass resin. This forms an external housing for the mold and flange connections can be fixed on either end to facilitate its connection to valves, pumps and other piping systems.

Abstract: A spoolable composite tube capable of being spooled onto a reel for storage and for use in oil field applications. The spoolable tube exhibits unique anistropic characteristics that provide improved burst and collapse pressures, increased tensile strength, compression strength, and load carrying capacity, while still remaining sufficiently bendable to be spooled onto a reel in an open bore configuration. The spoolable composite tube can include an inner liner, an interface layer, fiber composite layers, a pressure barrier layer, and an outer protective layer. The fiber composite layers can have a unique triaxial braid structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pipeline 1, 34 for conducting air, in particular in a temperature range between ?55° C. and +85° C. and at a differential pressure load of at most ±500 hPa relative to cabin pressure, for air conditioning in aircrafts. According to the invention, the pipeline 1, 34 is formed with a foamed plastics material and/or with a dense plastics material, one outer face 9, 36 of the pipeline and/or one inner face 17 of the pipeline comprising a wrapping 6, 37 with at least one linear reinforcing element, in particular with resin-impregnated carbon fibers or glass fibers for reinforcement, at least in certain sections. Owing to the winding 6, 37 provided for reinforcement, at least in certain sections, on the outer face 9, 36 of the pipeline and/or the inner face 17 of the pipeline, the pipeline 1, 34 can be optimally adapted to different load requirements along the section for laying, resulting in a potentially considerable reduction in weight.

Abstract: Plastic pipes, such as high density polyethylene plastic pipes, useful for distributing natural gas and which have improved impact resistance and burst strength. The plastic pipe has an inner and an outer surface, with the inner surface defining a channel for conveying natural gas and the like. A fabric overlies the outer surface, preferably in a helical wrap. The fabric is formed of high tenacity polyolefin fibers, preferably polyethylene and/or polypropylene fibers. The fabric provides the pipe with improved burst strength and impact resistance. The pipe can be used to transport natural gas under low pressure or higher pressures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a non-bonded pipe which is used to produce a dynamic pressurized fluid transfer hose and, in particular, a mud hose for rotary oil drilling. The inventive pipe consists of the following elements from inside outwards: an inner polymer sheath, at least two crosswise-arranged reinforcing plies comprising a wire which is wound helically at opposing winding angles, A and B, which are close to the angle of equilibrium of 55°, having an average that is centered on a value close to the equilibrium angle value; and an outer polymer sheath. The pipe also comprises an anticreep layer which is made from at least one coil with contiguous edges of a strip with high mechanical properties. Moreover, the aforementioned winding angles, A and B, of the crosswise-arranged reinforcing plies are not equal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a steam generator pipe which can be produced in a simple and economical manner and which has a particularly good heat transitional behavior having a large band width with various operational conditions. According to the invention, at least one insert is arranged in the inner chamber of the pipe in order to form a swirl-generating inner profile. The insert comprises a plurality of wires which wind, in a screw-like manner, along the inner wall of the pipe in the form of a multi-path thread.

Abstract: The specification discloses both a method of protecting a metal pipeline length (10) from corrosion, in use, and such a pipeline length (10) produced by the method, the method involving winding at least one plastics material web (14, 16) under tension in a plurality of at least partially adhering overlapping spiral windings (20) to form a barrier layer (17) around the pipe (10) to prevent moisture penetrating from an outer surface of the barrier layer (17) to an outer surface (24) of the pipe (10), the pipeline length further having an outer protective layer (21) also formed by winding plastics film web about the pipeline length, the webs forming the protective layer (21) being more loosely wound than those forming the barrier layer (17).

Abstract: The present invention provides a high strength welded steel pipe superior in weld zone embrittlement crack characteristics and a method of production of the same, that is, a method of production of a welded steel pipe superior in hydrogen embrittlement cracking resistance of weld metal characterized by seam welding from the inner and outer surfaces by a tensile strength of 850 MPa or more, then expanding or reducing the size of the pipe for correction, which method of production of welded steel pipe characterized in that the hydrogen concentration of the preceding weld metal is 0.2 cc or less per 100 g at ordinary temperature.

Abstract: A hose having both excellent flexibility and shape retainability and advantageous in construction efficiency and cost efficiency. The hose comprises hard synthetic resin reinforcement material (2) spirally fed and having, on both sides of the top part (2D) thereof in the tube axial direction, receiving surfaces (2a) and (2b) positioned on the radial inner side toward the end part thereof and a soft synthetic resin hose body for covering the spirally fed reinforcement materials (2). The reinforcement materials (2) are spirally fed in the state of the top parts being positioned on the radial outer side thereof, a soft synthetic resin tape material (3) is fed to the fed reinforcement (2), and while covering parts (3A) projected in a generally arc shape to the center of the reinforcement materials (2) by melting the tape material or with an adhesive agent.

Abstract: A tubular body comprises an inner hollow core and an outer casing of one or more strips of self mechanically inter-engaging helically wound material having a higher yield strength than that of the core material. Also provided is a method of forming the tubular body comprising the steps of winding the outer core onto the inner core and an end connector for use with said tubular body when said body is provided with helically extending detents on an outer surface thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a unit element of undersea pipe, in particular for providing a bottom-to-surface connection, constituted by an assembly of two coaxial pipe elements of the PiP type (1) presenting an inner pipe element (2) and an outer pipe element (3) coaxial thereabout with an annular space (41) between the pipes, preferably including a thermally insulating material (42) in said annular space, and including at each end a junction piece (6, 6a-6b) in the form of a steel forging for connecting together two of said unit elements of axial pipe (1), said junction forgings (6) being welded to the ends of both of said inner and outer pipes, said unit elements being characterized in that said inner pipe element (2) comprises in its main portion an inner tube (21) of metal presenting thickness that is small relative to the thickness of the ends of said inner pipes that are welded to said junction forgings (6), the thickness of said inner tube being less than 50% the thickness of said ends of said inn

Abstract: A reinforced, high pressure hose is disclosed for use in the transport of high pressure fluids. The hose includes a multilayered inner tube capable of prolonged exposure to fluids such as those containing hydrocarbons, and a reinforcement layer overlaying the inner tube. The reinforcement layer includes at least one reinforcement strip wrapped about the inner tube and with the edges of the strip in an overlying relationship.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a synthetic resin pipe configured to perform water stop accurately by forming a part connecting convex portions of an outer pipe to be flat without reducing flexibility in order to compose a synthetic resin pipe having flat inner and outer surfaces.

Abstract: A laminate tape useful for insulating pipes, lines and the like is constructed of a tacky first layer containing asphalt and an insulative filler such as granulated cork adhered to a flexible second layer that is less tacky. The flexible second layer contains a rubber such as butyl rubber.

Abstract: Reinforced pipe obtained by winding, onto a tubular support based on a polymeric composition, of reinforcing tapes comprising an oriented polymeric composition in layers crossed at an equal but opposite angle relative to the axis of the pipe. The tapes are selected from those whose polymeric composition exhibits particular mechanical strength properties in tension.

Abstract: For limiting the lateral buckling of tensile armor plies of an underwater flexible pipe, that can be used in the offshore oil industry, the plies include from the outside inward, at least one external polymer sheath, a first outward retention layer of a defined thickness K1 wound around an upper outer tensile armor ply, at least one second inward retention layer of a defined stiffness K2 wound around each of at least one lower inner tensile armor ply. Stiffness K2 is preferably less than stiffness K1, i.e., the retention layers outward are less stiff. There is then an internal polymer sheath.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an improved flexible hose (10). The hose (10) is comprised of at least a flexible material (28) and a reinforcing rod (12) positioned externally of the flexible material (28). Terminal ends (16, 18) define both the flexible material (28) and the reinforcing rod (12). At least one terminal end (16) of the reinforcing rod (12) is located short of the terminal ends (18) of the flexible material (28), so that the non-reinforced end of the flexible material (28) forms a soft cuff (20) adapted to be received by a hose fitting. Also disclosed is an improved method of manufacturing the flexible hose (10).

Abstract: A flexible, fiber reinforced pipe has been invented for conveying fluids. The pipe is flexible enough to be spoolable, even under winter temperature conditions. The pipe can contain pressure, when buried, unrestrained and bent. The pipe exhibits impact resistance under normal handling and can be formed using a continuous process, such that it can be manufactured as it is being laid. A flexible, fiber reinforced pipe includes an inner tubular liner having an inner surface and an outer surface; a first layer of reinforcing fibers helically wrapped about the inner liner and in direct contact therewith; an outer layer of reinforcing fibers helically wrapped about an underlying layer of reinforcing fibers and in direct contact therewith; and an outer tubular sheath applied over the outer layer in direct contact therewith.

Abstract: A spoolable composite tube capable of being spooled onto a reel for storage and for use in oil field applications. The spoolable tube exhibits unique anistropic characteristics that provide improved burst and collapse pressures, increased tensile strength, compression strength, and load carrying capacity, while still remaining sufficiently bendable to be spooled onto a reel in an open bore configuration. The spoolable composite tube can include an inner liner, an interface layer, fiber composite layers, a pressure barrier layer, and an outer protective layer. The fiber composite layers can have a unique triaxial braid structure.

Abstract: Wide ply gaps are intentionally introduced into one or more plies in a radially intermediate zone of the wall of a spirally wound tube. Each ply having wide ply gaps is narrower than the width that would ordinarily be employed at a given spiral winding angle to achieve a butt joint between adjacent edges of consecutive turns of the ply, and the ply is wound at that given spiral winding angle in such a manner that gaps are defined between the adjacent edges of the consecutive turns of the ply. The wide ply gaps have the effect of increasing the compliance of the intermediate zone of the tube wall in the radial direction. Such increased radial compliance has been found to improve the ID stiffness of the tube relative to a tube constructed of the same materials but having no ply gaps in the intermediate zone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing gilled metal pipes. According to the method, at least one continuous, gill-forming strip is applied to a rotating pipe body at a tangent and unwound onto the pipe body in an approximately helical line. The side of the strip facing towards the pipe body is connected to the pipe surface by a welding device, using an additional material. The welding process is optimized and the finishing quality increased by molding a web that is bent at right angles to the strip that forms the gills before the strip is wound onto the pipe body. The strip is preferably bent into a U-shape and the web, which runs between the two limbs of the U-shape, is guided flatly onto the pipe body.

Abstract: An insulated pipeline comprises an inner pipe, and an outer poly sleeve co-axial with the inner pipe. The inner pipe and the outer poly sleeve are in spaced relationship to define an annulus. An insulating core within the annulus encases lengthwise the inner pipe, and comprises a plurality of pre-cured syntactic elements. A first binder fills interstices in the annulus. The pre-cured syntactic elements include microspheres and a second binder. Each of the pre-cured syntactic elements may also include macrospheres. The pre-cured syntactic elements preferably extruded and cylindrically shaped. In addition, in one embodiment, the second binder is preferably more rigid than the first binder.

Abstract: One or more sheet material layers in a multi-layer laminated structure is reinforced by adhesive bridges that extend through openings in the layer and tie together the layers on either side of the reinforced layer. A plurality of openings are provided in the layer or layers to be reinforced. The openings are spaced apart and distributed over the surface of the layer. Accordingly, when the layer is incorporated into a multi-layer structure, the adhesive applied to the layer, or to the layers on either side thereof, is forced through the openings so that a continuous adhesive connection is formed between the layers on opposite sides of the reinforced layer via the adhesive bridges that extend through the openings.

Abstract: A flexible hose of the invention has a hose wall which is formed by laminating resin layers. The resin layer acting as a gas barrier is formed by spirally winding a gas barrier resin strip and thermally fusing or bonding axially adjoining edges of the strip to each other. The resin layers are thermally fused or bonded to one another to become one piece.

Abstract: A flexible hose adapted construction for conveying fluids under pressure. The construction includes a core tube having a circumferential inner core tube surface and an opposing circumferential outer core tube surface. A first reinforcement layer surrounds the outer core tube surface, and is formed of one or more filaments of a first fiber. A second fiber reinforcement layer surrounds the first reinforcement layer, and is formed of one or more filaments of a second fiber. The first and second reinforcement layers are bonded together by means of a bonding agent such as an adhesive, resin, plasticizer, tackifier, or solvent, the application of which is controlled to wet only a portion of the filaments of the reinforcement layers.

Abstract: A flexible pipe formed by multiple layers of different materials, and one or more vent passages are provided in one of the layers for venting any gases permeating through the pipe.

Abstract: Reinforced pipe obtained by winding, onto a tubular support based on a polymeric composition, of reinforcing tapes comprising an oriented polymeric composition in layers crossed at an equal but opposite angle relative to the axis of the pipe. The tapes are selected from those whose polymeric composition exhibits particular mechanical strength properties in tension.

Abstract: A flexible pipe in which a layer of wound tape extends adjacent a surface of a tubular member to limit or prevent molecular migration through the tubular member.

Abstract: A composite strip 10 windable to form a helical pipe is disclosed. The composite strip 10 comprises: an elongate plastic strip 11 having a base portion 12 and at least one lengthwise extending rib portion 20 upstanding from the base portion 12; and an elongate reinforcing strip 30 extending lengthwise and supported laterally by the rib portion 20, the reinforcing strip 30 having a height to thickness ratio of at least three to one and orientated substantially perpendicular to the base portion 12. When wound into a helical pipe, the reinforcing strip 30 reinforces the pipe against radial crushing loads. A bead 40 seals the reinforcing strip 30 from the environment. Desirably the composite strip 10 further comprises: a planar lamina 50 extending lengthwise and bonded to the base portion 12, the lamina 50 having a higher Young's modulus and strength than those of the plastic strip 11. The lamina 50 greatly improves the pressure rating of a pipe wound from the strip 10.