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Modular pipe formation apparatus

a technology of modular pipe and pipe section, which is applied in the direction of corrugated articles, climate sustainability, other domestic articles, etc., can solve the problems of time-consuming coupling of pipe sections, substantial difficulty in coiling pipes to coils, and physical limitations of the size and bulk of cargo of transportation modes, so as to reduce the actual transportation cost, and reduce the cost of transportation.

Pending Publication Date: 2018-01-11
MOSAIC FERTILIZER LLC
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Benefits of technology

[0006]By modularising at least part of the pipe formation apparatus, pipe manufacture can take place on site (at least for bulky, space-consuming stages). This can save on transportation and cost, as outlined in detail hereafter.
[0067]Furthermore, in this system, by providing the pipeline customer with means to produce pipe at close proximity to the site, it allows additional flexibility for the customer to easily and rapidly change pipe specifications, and to increase or decrease production of pipe. This flexibility improves delivery time and simplifies storage and handling costs on site.

Problems solved by technology

With larger diameter pipes, there can be substantial difficulty in coiling the pipe to a coil which can be transported for long distances.
These modes of transport have physical limitations on size and bulk of cargo, therefore large diameter pipes are usually manufactured in sections of manageable size and weight, typically with a length of 20 metres.
Such coupling of the pipe sections is time consuming and adds additional costs to labour and materials.

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[0087]FIG. 1 illustrates a plan view of a modular plastic pipe formation apparatus 1 configured for smooth wall pipe production. The pipe formation apparatus 1 comprises a series of modules 3, each comprising modified shipping containers, within which are disposed components of the pipe formation apparatus. The modules 3 are coupled to each other in a predetermined layout, allowing the components therein to be aligned for pipe production.

[0088]In the first module 5, there is provided a raw material dryer 7, screw extruder 9 and a die head 11. In the second module 15, there is provided a vacuum water tank 17. The third and fourth modules 19 house water cooling tanks 21. The fifth module 23 houses a haul off caterpillar, and the sixth module 27 houses a cutter 29.

[0089]Other components for pipe production may include, a raw material feeding and storage component 31, a power generation unit 33, a chilling unit 35, pipe sliding table / tipping table 37 and a pipe coiler 39.

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Abstract

A modular plastic pipe formation apparatus, wherein at least two components of the pipe formation apparatus are disposed with respect to at least one or more respective modules.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]A plastic pipe formation apparatus is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of relocating and assembling a pipe formation apparatus, and a system for the production of plastic pipe. The apparatus can be modularised and transported, and finds particular application for use in manufacturing plastic pipe on site, or in close proximity of the pipe laying site. However, it is to be appreciated that the apparatus has broader application, and is not limited to such use.BACKGROUND[0002]Plastic pipe has a variety of industrial uses, including water supply, sewerage and waste water, transportation of gas and liquids, as well as a protective barrier for electrical and telecommunication cables. Plastic pipes are particularly useful as they are corrosion resistant flexible and offer weight advantages compared to alternative pipe construction materials such as copper, cast-iron and other metals. These qualities provide significant cost savings, and plastic pipes have been uti...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B29C47/00B29C47/08B29C47/34B29C47/88B29C47/90B29C47/12B29C49/00B29C48/09B29C48/28B29C48/30B29C48/355B29C48/90B29L16/00B29L23/00B29L23/18
CPCB29C47/0066B29C47/0033Y02P70/263B29C47/0898B29C47/0867B29C47/90B29C47/1063B29C47/8895B29C47/0893B29C47/882B29C2793/009B29C47/0838B29L2016/00B29C47/126B29C47/0023B29C49/0021B29C47/34B29C47/1018B29C47/1027B29C47/0864B29C47/905B29L2023/22B29L2023/18B29C48/13B29C48/09B29C48/025B29C48/28B29C48/90B29C48/265B29C48/276B29C48/303B29C48/355B29C48/919B29C48/2665B29C48/9115B29C48/0022B29C48/29B29C48/287B29C48/288B29C48/905Y02P70/10
Inventor RUSSO, MARCELLO
Owner MOSAIC FERTILIZER LLC
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