Methods and apparatus for subsea pipeline integrity testing

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8746042
APP PUB NO 20130160525A1
SERIAL NO

13773096

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Apparatus and methods are described for subsea pipeline servicing, including line-pack testing, physical integrity testing, recovery of damaged sections of pipelines, and product removal from subsea structures. In one embodiment of the invention, a subsea pipeline service skid is provided including at least one sample collection bladder affixed to the skid and in fluid communication with a skid mounted pump dimensioned to pull a sample from the subsea pipeline. In another embodiment, a product removal bladder is provided for removal of the hydrocarbons from a subsea structure.

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BAKER HUGHES HOLDINGS LLC17021 ALDINE WESTFIELD ROAD HOUSTON TX 77073

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Sweeney, Alan Houston, US 8 75

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