摘要 |
<p>Disclosed is an apparatus (10) arranged to isolate a section of pipeline (1) from a fluid being conveyed by the pipeline, the apparatus comprising: an elongate body section (20); a pair of collar sections (30), provided at opposed ends of the body section; a circumferential recess provided in each collar section; a distensible seal provided in each circumferential recess (31); and means (50), operably coupled to each distensible seal (40), for distending the seal (40) so as to cause it to contact an interior surface of the pipeline. Also disclosed in a corresponding method.</p> |