摘要 |
The invention relates to an apparatus and method of freezing a section of fluid-filled pipeline. The apparatus disclosed herein consists of a cylindrical body which is pumped down the pipeline to the section to be frozen. The body so positioned reduces the volume of fluid required to be frozen while shaped discs attached to each end of the body prevents fluid circulation. Also disclosed is a tank positioned around the exterior of the pipe line which contains refrigerants to freeze the fluid within the pipeline.
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