In situ Reparaturverfahren einer Rohrleitung oder eines Behälters aus wärmeschmelzendem Material sowie Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des genannten Verfahrens

摘要

The method for repairing thermoplastic pipes (10) or tanks in situ comprises fitting a wire mesh sleeve (1) over the damaged area and passing current through it to fuse the damage together. The current is controlled according to the type of damage and the material from which the pipe is made. An independent claim is included for the repair apparatus.