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PIPELINE REPAIR MANUAL

RG-PL-REP-MAN-001

11.7 LEAK CLAMP

This type of clamp consists of a relatively light-weight (when compared with the
pressure-containing clamp), band of metal with a single draw bolt for securing to the
pipeline.
A threaded fitting is provided, located at 180 degrees from the draw bolt, and used to
force a neoprene cone into a leaking pit.

11.8 HOT TAPPING

This method is used to remove a defect from a pipeline in service. A hot-tap fitting is
installed around the pipe and the defect is removed in the same way as removing a
segment from the pipe wall for branch connections using the hot-tap method.
The requirements for hot-tapping are:
When hot tapping is used as a means of repair, the portion of piping containing the
defect shall be completely removed.

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