METHOD FOR REPAIRING A DAMAGED PIPE LAID ON DEEP SEA BEDS

摘要

CASE 1208METHOD FOR REPAIRING A DAMAGED PIPE LAID ON DEEPSEA BEDSABSTRACT OF the DISCLOSUREA method is disclosed for repairing a damaged pipe laidon deep sea deds, said method substantially comprising thestep of joining a central pipe stub between the ends of thetwo adjoining pipe portions, such operation being performeddirectly on the sea bed rather than on the pipe-laying bargeSpecial coupling sleeves are provided at both ends of thecentral pipe stub, said sleeves being received in a waterlikemanner on the two pipe terminal portions, by clamping saidsleeves thereon. Apparatus and tools for carrying out saidmethod are described in great detail.