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Stephen Paletta

Brian George

David A Fletcher

A method and apparatus for relining, repairing or reconstructing existing infrastructure pipeline systems that are new, structurally deficient or experiencing an excessive amount of exfiltration or infiltration, or converting new or damaged pipelines into dual-containment pipelines. A plurality of stock, high density polyethylene lining pipes having a cylindrical cross-section with a diameter up to 36 inches and lengths of 40-50 feet are joined together to a job specific length. The lining pipe is then heated to its flex temperature and gradually deformed to a reduced diameter. At the job site, the deformed lining pipe is inserted into the existing pipe and a controlled, pressurized environment is created therein for a period of time dependent on the pipe's length. Pressurized steam is first inserted to provide heat and internal pressure to expand the pipe. Then, compressed air is inserted to cool the pipe while maintaining the internal pressure to complete the expansion and set the pipe. When converting to dual-containment pipelines, the deformed pipe will have a plurality of spacers attached thereon such that the existing and deformed pipes are axially aligned and have an annular space therebetween.

Polymeric pipe deformer and method for relining existing pipelines

An apparatus and method for deforming polymeric pipe to have a reduced diameter for insertion into new or damaged pipelines in situ. A further method for converting existing pipelines in situ to dual-containment pipelines. The apparatus includes a plurality of adjustable rollers and conveyor systems in a portable unit which accommodates variable pipe specifications. As a polymeric pipe is conveyed through the apparatus, a deforming means applies a gradually increasing pressure along the length of the pipe to collapse the pipe and form a longitudinal depression therein while preventing rotation of the pipe. The deformed pipe exits the apparatus after being shaped into a cylindrical form with a reduced diameter. When lining pipe, the deformed pipe is inserted into an existing pipeline and returned to its original cylindrical form. When converting to dual-containment pipelines, the deformed pipe will have a plurality of spacers attached thereon such that when the pipe is inserted and reformed it will be axially aligned within the existing pipeline providing an annular space between the existing pipe and the inserted pipe.

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Briarcliff Manor, NY, United States of America

Stephen Paletta