17949686. PIPELINE PIG WITH RETRACTABLE SCRAPER simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
Contents
- 1 PIPELINE PIG WITH RETRACTABLE SCRAPER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PIPELINE PIG WITH RETRACTABLE SCRAPER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does the load cell signal trigger the treatment delivery system?
- 1.11 What types of treatments can be delivered to the internal bore using this system?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
PIPELINE PIG WITH RETRACTABLE SCRAPER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Faisal Alrasheed of Ad Dammam (SA)
PIPELINE PIG WITH RETRACTABLE SCRAPER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17949686 titled 'PIPELINE PIG WITH RETRACTABLE SCRAPER
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes systems and methods for cleaning the internal bore of a tubular member using a pipeline pig. Here are some key points to explain the innovation:
- Pipeline pig with a cup to engage the internal bore surface of the tubular member
- Scraper assembly with a scraper arm and spring for radial outward movement
- Load cell to measure movement of the scraper arm in a radially inward direction
- Treatment trigger actuated by the load cell signal to deliver treatment to the internal bore
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in various industries such as oil and gas, manufacturing, and transportation for cleaning and maintaining tubular structures.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently and effectively cleaning the internal bore of tubular members without the need for manual intervention.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include increased efficiency, reduced downtime, improved maintenance, and cost savings in cleaning and treating tubular structures.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include pipeline maintenance companies, oil and gas companies, manufacturing plants, and transportation companies.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be traditional methods of cleaning internal bores using manual labor or less efficient tools.
Unanswered Questions
How does the load cell signal trigger the treatment delivery system?
The abstract mentions a treatment trigger actuated by a treatment signal from the load cell, but it does not provide details on the mechanism of this actuation.
What types of treatments can be delivered to the internal bore using this system?
The abstract mentions delivering a treatment system to the internal bore, but it does not specify the types of treatments that can be delivered or their specific applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and methods for cleaning an internal bore of a tubular member with a pipeline pig include a pipeline pig having a pig body with a fore end and an aft end opposite the fore end. A cup circumscribes the pig body, where an outer diameter lip of the cup engages a surface of the internal bore of the tubular member. A scraper assembly includes a scraper arm extending radially outward from the pig body and a spring biasing the scraper arm in a radially outward direction. A load cell is positioned to measure a movement of the scraper arm in a radially inward direction. A treatment trigger is actuated by a treatment signal from the load cell to deliver a treatment system to the internal bore of the tubular member, where the treatment signal is generated by the movement of the scraper arm in the radially inward direction.
