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Obituary: Albert M. Vinson (1858-1921) | TJL Genes : Preserving Our Family History
Source: Alexandria Times-Tribune, Alexandria, Indiana, October 26, 1921, page 1.
Sudden Death Takes Ab Vinson at Early Hour
Was on Duty as Patrolman Yesterday and Last Night; Funeral Friday
A.M. Vinson, age 63 years, 2 months and 26 days, passed away at his home, 702 South Harrison street, at 12:30 this morning. His death was very sudden and came within a very few minutes after he had entered his home, having left his duties as patrolman at midnight. It was only three months ago that he was appointed as one of the city's police officers, and during that time he served faithfully and well, although handicapped by a siege of illness that lasted some time and from which he had but recently recovered.
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A.M., "Ab" as he was more generally known, Vinson, was born in Madison county, July 3, 1858. He was the son of the late James and Elizabeth Vinson. He lived on his farm, 3 miles north of Alexandria until about 18 years ago, when he moved to this city. He became engaged in the implement business and for several years was in partnership with Roe Jones in the building now occupied by the Alexandria Motor Sales Co. He was also deputy sheriff of Madison county during the four years incumbency of the sheriff's office by Jack Mountain.
Although weak from the effects of a three weeks' illness, Mr. Vinson insisted upon discharging his duties as patrolman. He was on duty last night as usual until 12:15 a.m., leaving for his home after his shift had expired. He went to his room, and shortly after entering Mrs. Vinson, hearing an unusual sound which had awakened her, went into the room where Mr. Vinson sat and found him lifeless. The angle of death had swooned down on the husband without a word of warning.
Deceased was a splendid man, a good citizen and one that was in every way worthy of the respect, confidence and esteem of his fellowmen. He took his responsibilities as patrolman seriously, and accepted the place because he felt it his duty to do so and not because he wanted the place. He was conscientious in the discharge of this duties and showed no favoritism. He did his duty as God gave him the light to see it. His death comes at a time when Alexandria needed his services and his cool and unprejudiced judgment.
Mr. Vinson is survived by his widow, Mrs. Nettie Vinson, one stepson, George B. Epperson, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. F.O. Karll, both of Barraboo, Wis. Also two brothers, Joshua E. Vinson, of this city, and Edward Vinson, of South Bend.
Deceased was a member of Necessity Lodge No. 222, I.O.O.F. and the Encampment; also of Meshingomisha Tribe No. 110, Red Men.
[Note: Albert was my maternal 2nd-great granduncle, having been married 1st to Anna L. Wright (1864-1914), daughter of Joseph and Rebecca (Heaton) Wright.]
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Montage is an immense mountain known for its harsh winds and cold climate. It is one of the only areas in the region which routinely snows, so the ski resort near its base gets a lot of traffic. Up the mountain however, dangerous Pokemon and harsh weather conditions are prevalent,, preventing most trainers from being able to scale the mountain. Mt. Montage blocks the Eastarsh Desert from wind, causing the odd climate contrast between them.
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The Montage Ski Resort receives a lot of visitors looking for an escape from Sileda’s heat. There are different slalom courses for all expertise levels, and skiing tournaments are occasionally held here. Ski instructors teach trainers both how to ski and how to avoid some of the more dangerous Ice types that roam the mountain freely. Due to being one of the only chilly areas in Sileda, many fans of Ice Pokemon meet up to congregate and battle.
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Winterbreath Cave is fairly hidden from civilian eyes, lying just behind the ski resort. The cave curves down, leading deep under Mt. Montage. The inside is coated with permafrost, which makes it home to many Ice Pokemon. Trainers throughout the region look for the cave for a chance to catch some of the Pokemon who can only be found here. If the trainers are lucky, they might just find the chamber deep inside with the odd ice covered boulder.
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The new year is less than two weeks away. Now is the time to examine your business. Are you where you expected to be at this point? If not, what can you do differently next year? If you are, what strategies can you build on to keep up your momentum?
Here are my top 10 success strategies for a successful 2012.
1. I have already broken my number one rule for success - treat your business like a business! Which means not to let things (like holidays) interfere. As you can see from the date of my last post, I have not been so successful at this. But we all backslide every once in a while. But in order to be successful in your business, you have to work at it every day until it reaches that point where you can step away for a vacation and it will continue to function without you. Just make sure you come back prepared to work. So the family vacations, shopping trips, and holiday parties are over and now it is time to get back to work.
2. Set your goals. You won't know if you have been successful if you don't know what successful is. What do you want to achieve next year? Increased cash flow? More traffic to your site? Additional income streams? Set your goals for next year now so you will know when you reach them.
3. Take it one step at a time. Once you have set your goals, determine the steps necessary to reach them. Create an action plan will get you where you want to be. Then follow it - one step at a time. Don't try to accomplish everything at once or you will become overwhelmed. By taking your overall goal and breaking it up into manageable steps, you will steadily come closer and closer each day to accomplishing it.
4. Learn to serve. Your value to others is directly related to how well you serve them. Focus on providing the best possible service to as many people as possible and the rest will take care of itself. The Bible says it very well - "As ye sow, so shall ye reap." Focus on serving your customers and I promise the money will follow in direct proportion to your service..
5. Use your time effectively. Do you often find yourself wishing for 48 hour days? Then perhaps you aren't managing your time effectively. Are you focusing on activities that give you the most benefit? Or are you wasting time on activities best delegated to others - or even best left undone? Track your activities for a week. Use a spreadsheet, calendar, planner or even just a notepad. Note each activity you perform throughout the day and how much time you spent on it. Then review it to see if you need to make some changes to get the most out of each day.
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7. Never stop learning. Attend a seminar. Read books - business books, leadership books, inspirational books. Take a course. The more you know, the more you can offer. And the more you can offer, the more valuable you become.
8. Network, network, network! Even I have had to concede and jump on the Facebook bandwagon. You never know where you might meet your next customer, mentor, partner. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn all have hordes of loyal users. Learn to put yourself and your business in front of them effectively using these tools.
9. Build your business team. You cannot do everything - nor should you. Surround yourself with others who can do the things you can't or don't want to do. It Should be a Dog's World requires lots of graphics and art work. I could spend my time on this. Or I can give my ideas to my graphic designer and let her deal with it. Since ideas are one of my strong skills and artwork is hers, I am more than happy to let her take care of that part of my business. Delegate or outsource what you can and should and focus your time on what you do best. 10. Plan your day. Every night before I bed, I make my to-do list of what I need to accomplish tomorrow. When I get to work in the morning, there is no time spent deciding where to start. I have my list ready, in order of importance. All I need to do is start at the top and work my way down, checking off items as I go. If I don't get everything on the list finished, I simply carry it over to the next day. But having my list helps ensure I get more done each day because I arrive in the office already prepared for what needs to be done and what is most important. You can use whatever tool works best for you. I just you a notepad. You can do it last thing in the evening or first thing in the morning. But do take time to plan each day.


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Stayed here when visiting 'The Fat Duck'. Such an unusual place but a lot of fun. Run by a lovely couple, it has amazing views inside and outside, fantastic rooms and a real homely feel that you normally don't get from hotels. If your looking for something a little bit different, then would highly recommend it.
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All reviews honesty bar fat duck waterside inn continental style b b lovely hosts club suite host and hostess listed house gold room great boutique hotel lovely place to sit beautiful river smaller rooms charming place to stay nespresso machine superb location
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i've just finished a most wonderful overnight stay with friends at the wonderful Redroofs. You cannot explain how beautiful the interior of the house is, you need to experience it. It's exudes style and is full of love. Quirky and full of charm; it's a special place. Sandy and Colin make you feel part of th family and nothing is too much trouble. If you are staying in Maidenhead then I can't see that you would want to stay anywhere else. Enjoy!
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Myself and my wife spent 2 nights here as part of our honeymoon. From the first moment we arrived here we we made feel very welcome by the owners. First off we were given a free upgrade to a larger room with a large en-suite bathroom - the room was large, and the bathroom was nearly as big, with a fantastic old victorian style bath. It was really well decorated with old antiques, books etc. Each room was decorated with a theme - ours was blue so all the items in the room had a matching colour scheme. My wife absolutely loved it - it reminded her of a Jane Austen novel!
Throughout our stay we were made very welcome - the owners arranged taxis, booked restaurants and gave us advice on things to see and do.
Breakfast was cooked to order each morning, and was very tasty with generous quantities of everything.
The house itself is stunning - has to be seen to be believed, and has even been used as a location for tv shows and films- and is located on the banks of the Thames, with a nice walk along the river for those interested. We were after staying at The Waterside Inn the night before we arrived here, and were dining at The Fat Duck and Hind's Head while staying here, so long walks came in handy to work off the food! It is a short taxi drive from Bray, and we walked there as well - it is a pleasant 40-50 minute walk.
If i was ever to go back to Bray (which is quite likely for an anniversary) I would definitely be staying here - I could not recommend it higher.
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Prepare to be instantly put off by the owner.......
I booked a night here as my usual hotels were booked up. I arrived early evening and the door of this Guest House (it is not a Hotel!) was opened by a man who I assumed was the owner and he greeted me in French, insisted on greeting me in French when I said hello and thought he was generally amusing - he was not. Has he never watched the Hotel Inspector?
He led me into the entrance and I was instantly put off by the amount of nick nacks and general tat - fine if you like that sort of thing but it all gave me the creeps. I asked to look at my room after voicing my 'fear' of the place, but this was very small and there was no way I could have slept in there - the whole place was creepy.
I was charged £100 for the room I never stayed in (I went down the lane to the Thames Riviera - far nicer and a lot cheaper), because he said he had reserved it for me. I booked the day before and there was only 2 cars in the car park - so hardly full! He also told me I had a choice of rooms so he would not have lost out on another sale - he just wanted my cash.
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We booked here to celebrate my wife's 50th birthday. We wanted something unique and memorable and we got it. The house is a lovely old Victorian mansion filled with unusual and interesting objects, pictures and bric-a-brac. It is superbly located at the end of a cul-de-sac and overlooks the Thames. There is ample car parking. Our room, the Turret Room was up narrow stairs on the first floor. It had a lovely view of the lawn, where guests could sit and relax, with the Thames flowing nearby. The room was quaintly decorated in what my wife called "French chic" and of adequate size. The bed was large and comfortable. Tea & coffee making facilities were provided. The ensuite toilet & washbasin was small as was the shower cubicle that opened directly onto the bedroom. Downstairs was a large similarly decorated alcoved lounge room where guests could sit and relax. Breakfast was taken in the dining room at a large dining table which was shared by all guests. Colin, the host, cooked us a lovely smoked salmon and scrambled eggs breakfast. Also available was an array of fruit juices, cereals and fresh fruit. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone who wanted something a little bit different to the normal B&B,
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What a wonderful place. We arrived for my partners birthday on the Friday world weary and exhausted. By the time we'd seen the beautiful home, been shown to our room (the forget-me-not) and had an amazing free standing bath, followed by a powerful and refreshing shower we'd forgotten all about our ills - and it stayed that way for the weekend. Truly a beautiful home, great hosts. Everything was perfect. Couldn't recommend this place more.
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Cinematographer , Photographer, Producer, Author, Illustrator, Other, Videographer , Creator
Most widely held works about Franz E Planer
[Home movies. Franz Planer]( Visual )
Most widely held works by Franz E Planer
18 editions published between 1961 and 2012 in English and Italian and held by 2,259 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1990 and 2017 in English and held by 1,660 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1984 and 2004 in Spanish and English and held by 1,257 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Una expedición que investiga las múltiples desapariciones de barcos y las historias sobre animales fantásticos que relatan los pocos marineros que han retornado a puerto, se encuentra con un avanzado submarino, el Nautilus, y su inquietante y solitario capitán, Nemo
14 editions published between 1954 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 992 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and held by 879 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"James McKay, retraité de la marine, rejoint sa fiancée dans l'Ouest américain. Il se retrouve alors bien malgré lui au cœur d'un conflit opposant la famille de sa fiancée, les Terrill, et celle des Hannassey qui se vouent une animosité réciproque. En cause: un lopin de terre convoité par les deux clans." (Source : allocine.fr)
2 editions published between 1938 and 2006 in Italian and English and held by 818 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 1992 and 2005 in English and held by 700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published between 1961 and 2014 in English and held by 696 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An irresponsible, neurotic child spreads a slanderous rumour about a lesbian relationship between the two headmistresses of an exclusive private girls' school. Wyler and executive producer Walter Mirisch decided to return to Hellman's play that had been the basis of the 1936 production, These Three, also directed by Wyler. This time they intended to remain faithful to the play to an extent that had not been possible in the earlier film. However, The Children's Hour was attacked by critics for being too faithful to what they saw as the dated original (a criticism with which Hellman herself apparently concurred). What stands up today is Hepburn's understated playing and MacLaine's committment to the role of a possessive lesbian. This was the first major Hollywood production to deal with lesbianism although the word is never actually spoken
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" Steve Thompson (Burt Lancaster) est convoyeur de fonds à Los Angeles. Attristé par son récent divorce, il ne songe qu'à récupérer Anna, son ex-femme (Yvonne De Carlo) qui s'est pourtant remariée avec Slim Dundee (Dan Duryea), un gangster qui ne lui inspire guère confiance. Pour tenter de les séparer, Steve décide de tendre un piège à Slim en organisant le braquage de son propre fourgon, glissant progressivement lui aussi dans le grand banditisme... " [source jaquette]
8 editions published between 1949 and 2013 in English and held by 352 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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A modern-day princess rebels against her royal obligations and explores Rome on her own. She meets an American newspaperman who, seeking an exclusive story, pretends ignorance of her true identity. His plan falters as they fall in love
6 editions published between 1946 and 2016 in English and held by 109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"When scuffling WWII returnee Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) fell into a chauffeur's job with sadistic Miami gangster Eddie Roman (Steve Cochrane), he became the shoulder to cry on for the thug's abused wife Lorna (Michèle Morgan). Scott made the dangerous move of fleeing with her to Havana...but their attempt at escape would meet with a series of truly unexpected twists."--Turner Classic Movies website
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Franz Planer Amerikaans director of photography (1894-1963)
Franz Planer directeur de la photographie d'origine autrichienne
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Franz Planer German-American cinematographer
Franz Planer kameramand fra Østrig og Tjekkiet
Franz Planer tysk filmfotograf
Planer, Frank 1894-1963
Planer, Frank F. 1894-1963
Planer, Frank I. 1894-1963
Planer, Franz F. 1894-1963
Plánička, František, 1894-1963
Planner, Franz 1894-1963
Планер, Франц
פרנץ פלנר צלם קולנוע אמריקאי
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Going Upscale : Beverly Center Broadway Will Become Bloomingdale's - latimes
Going Upscale : Beverly Center Broadway Will Become Bloomingdale's
February 16, 1996|EALENA CALLENDER | TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ending months of uncertainty, Federated Department Stores said Thursday that its Broadway department store at the Beverly Center in Los Angeles will be converted into a Bloomingdale's, adding to the list of the upscale department stores making their debut in California this fall.
Though it was announced in December that the Beverly Center Broadway would close in mid-March, Federated did not outline its plans for the property. But spokeswoman Carol Sanger said Thursday that the company had wanted to open a Bloomingdale's there all along.
"It was a matter of completing the negotiations with the developer," Sanger said. "This is just a process that in some cases takes longer than others."
The new Bloomingdale's is expected to open in November after extensive renovations are completed.
"We're basically gutting the store," Bloomingdale's Chairman Michael Gould said. "What people will see is stores that are much easier to shop in and much more open."
Four other Bloomingdale's will open in the fall as well: at Newport Beach's Fashion Island, Century City Shopping Center, Sherman Oaks Fashion Square and a Northern California mall near Stanford University.
Cincinnati-based Federated on Thursday announced its third round of store-conversion plans since the company bought 82 properties in October from Broadway Stores Inc. The Federated chain, which boasts annual sales of more than $15 billion, acquired the Broadway, Emporium and Weinstocks stores and will either sell the buildings or convert them to Bloomingdale's or Macy's.
Federated also announced its plans for seven California stores.
Broadway stores in Pasadena and Hawthorne and the Weinstocks store in Stockton will be converted to Broadway clearance centers through June. Sears has postponed its previously announced acquisition of the store at Plaza Pasadena until then, and Federated will continue to seek buyers for the Stockton store. The company has not yet determined what to do with its Hawthorne Plaza property.
The retailer said it will convert the Valley Fair Emporium store in Santa Clara into a Macy's. And it will trade two larger Weinstocks stores in Fresno and Modesto for existing smaller Gottschalks Inc. stores in those communities. Those properties will then be converted into Macy's. Also, Federated said it will close the Richmond, Calif., Hilltop Emporium store in mid-April.
The future of four remaining establishments is still uncertain. Within a few months, Sanger said, Federated will decide what to do with the Solano Emporium in Fairfield, the Huntington Center Broadway in Huntington Beach, the Northridge Fashion Center Broadway and Weinstocks in downtown Sacramento.
The retailer operates more than 440 department stores and 100 specialty stores in 37 states.

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Audrina Patridge looks boho chic in patterned dress with friends in LA | Daily Mail Online
Published: 14:28 EST, 28 August 2015 | Updated: 17:19 EST, 28 August 2015
As the host of NBC's 1st Look, Audrina Patridge is ahead of the curve when it comes to what's in style.
And on Thursday the 30-year-old showed off her fashion credentials as she stepped out in Los Angeles to go shopping with a few friends.
The Hills vet looked stylish in a flowing bohemian maxi dress as she was seen visiting the Nasty Gal shop on Melrose Avenue.
Showing off her fashion credentials: Audrina Patridge looked lovely in a flowing, bohemian maxi dress as she shopped at Nasty Gal in Los Angeles on Thursday
Audrina wore a halterneck dress which was cinched in at her waist and then fell down to her feet in a billowing skirt.
The flattering number featured a detailed pattern along the sides in various shades of purple and orange.
She accessorized with a black leather belt with large, circular gold embellishments, further highlighting her slim waistline.
Coordinating: In her tan flip flops Audrina showed off a white pedicure, which matched her chic manicure
Audrina Patridge had a shopping day out in LA with her gal pals...but we're confused, isn't shopping a synonym for happy? Why isn't the host of NBC 1st look donning a smile? We would be if we had a bod like that with a job like hers!
Audrina rocked a paisley print halter maxi that she cinched with a round buckle belt and round sunnies...talk about bohemian 2.0!
...NOW GET A PAIR OF SHADES LIKE MIRANDA!
The former The Hills star finished off the look with a pair of tan flip flops, and showed off a white pedicure - which coordinated with her chic manicure.
She carried a black leather purse, and hid her eyes behind a pair of gold, round-framed sunglasses.
Audrina wore her long, blonde tresses styled in loose curls, and sported a bit of pink lipstick for the outing.
So John Lennon of her: The TV fixture wore round Ray-Ban sunglasses that looked plucked from the 1960s
Pretty in purple: The stylish star showed off her trim figure in the summery dress, which she had cinched in with a leather belt with gold embellishments
The TV personality finished off her stylish summer look with a small pair of gold earrings, and a coordinating bracelet.
She was likely enjoying this bit of downtime with her friends, as the former MTV star frequently travels these days for her job as a host on 1st Look.
The show has Audrina traveling around the U.S., to spotlight the newest, trendiest, and most noteworthy restaurants, nightlife spots, and travel destinations.
New episodes of 1st Look air on NBC after Saturday Night Live.
Me time: The former The Hills star was likely enjoying this bit of downtime with her friends, as she frequently travels these days for her job as a host on NBC series 1st Look

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Chris Walks: Hope
Last week was super busy; the coming week is empty except for my usual three things: Dr. Shoja, physiotherapy and lunch with Dwight. But — and this is a bit “but” — Bruce is due home on Wednesday. This is his second attempt to come home. Soon I will understand who he is; I’m excited and scared.
I have not asked for any medical information and none has come from Jane but in the last email, Jane, his sister, spoke of feeding Bruce so I am preparing for a bit of a shock.
Today has started very well. I sat down at my computer this morning at 5:30 and opened an empty MS Word page. I had no idea where to go with scene three and felt unsettled about everything because of that. I had to think it through in order to bring harmony back into my life.
But the page just sat there empty so I looked at some websites and posted on my blog. I also just sat for quite a while and pondered what it’ll be like reconnecting with my buddy, Bruce.
After an hour of doing that: Bang! I had it. It just rolled out of me and Royce was gone. I can’t believe it. There are now three female characters (done by two actors) and Hamish, the director. Just writing that sentence tells me it’s a better script. I will celebrate with toast; it’s 6:45 am.
I have my hope back — not confidence, hope. Hope is a good feeling. It lets me get back to work with enthusiasm. I have a mostly empty calendar ahead of me until the deadline a week tomorrow — a week tomorrow! And within ten days, an answer.
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Alexander Search (band) - Wikipedia
Alexander Search (band)
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Alexander Search is an English language Portuguese Indie Pop / Indie Rock band,[2] formed in Lisbon, Portugal, by pianist Júlio Resende and singer Salvador Sobral[3] in late-2016.
"Alexander Search" was one of the many heteronyms used by 20th Century Portuguese author Fernando Pessoa. Search, a literary persona/pseudonym created by the author during his teenage years, wrote mainly in English (Pessoa would later switch to writing exclusively in his native Portuguese language).
The band pays tribute to the work of Fernando Pessoa by adopting his pseudonym's name and playing original indie pop/rock songs built around his poetry. Also in the same spirit, each of the band's members adopted pseudonyms.[4]
Alexander Search's self-titled debut album was released in June 2017, peaking at number 3 in the Portuguese charts [5].
Salvador Sobral, "Benjamin Cymbra" - Vocals (2016-present)
Júlio Resende, "Augustus Search" - Keyboards, Piano (2016-present)
Daniel Neto, "Marvel K." - Electric Guitar (2016-present)
André Nascimento, "Sgt. William Byng" - Electronics, Keyboards (2016-present)
Joel Silva, "Mr. Tagus" - Drums, Percussions (2016-present)
Released: 30 June 2017 [6]
^ "Alexander Search - CD". Fnac.pt. Fnac. Retrieved 19 July 2018. Editor - Sony
^ MadreMedia, Lusa (1 July 2017). "Como Fernando Pessoa inspirou Alexander Search, a banda de rock de Júlio Resende e Salvador Sobral". 24.sapo.pt. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
^ "Alexander Search - CD". fnac.pt. Retrieved 19 July 2018. Compositor - Júlio Resende / Intérprete - Salvador Sobral
^ "Quem foi Alexander Search - o novo "heterónimo" de Salvador?". sapo.pt. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
^ a b "Alexander Search - Alexander Search (Album)". portuguesecharts.com. Hung Media. 10 June 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2018. Peak: 3 (2 weeks)
^ "Alexander Search - Alexander Search". discogs.com. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
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Patent US7032621 - High temperature line expansion installation with release agent - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign in<nobr>Advanced Patent Search</nobr>PatentsA high temperature pre-insulated piping system is shown which can withstand conveyance temperatures in excess of 250� F. The piping system includes a first and second length of insulated and jacketed pipe. Each pipe length includes an inner metal pipe having an interior surface and an exterior surface...http://www.google.com/patents/US7032621?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7032621 - High temperature line expansion installation with release agentAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS7032621 B2Publication typeGrantApplication numberUS 10/945,175Publication dateApr 25, 2006Filing dateSep 20, 2004Priority dateSep 20, 2004Fee statusLapsedAlso published asUS20060060256Publication number10945175, 945175, US 7032621 B2, US 7032621B2, US-B2-7032621, US7032621 B2, US7032621B2InventorsThomas Joseph KeyesOriginal AssigneeThermacor Process, LpExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (18), Referenced by (3), Classifications (13), Legal Events (12) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetHigh temperature line expansion installation with release agentUS 7032621 B2Abstract A high temperature pre-insulated piping system is shown which can withstand conveyance temperatures in excess of 250� F. The piping system includes a first and second length of insulated and jacketed pipe. Each pipe length includes an inner metal pipe having an interior surface and an exterior surface and having an envelope of foamed insulation surrounding the inner pipe exterior surface. A special release agent is applied between the metal pipe exterior and the surrounding layer of foamed insulation. The release agent causes intentional disbondment of the foamed insulation layer from the inner metal pipes under certain conditions of environmental stress.
1. An insulated piping system for conveying high temperature fluids, comprising:
a first and second length of insulated and jacketed pipe, each having a joining end to be joined to an end of the other length, each pipe length comprising an inner carrier pipe having an interior surface and an exterior surface, an envelope of foamed insulation surrounding the innerpipe exterior surface, and an outer protective jacket surrounding the envelope of insulation, the joining ends of adjacent pipe lengths being welded together to form fixed joints, whereby the adjacent pipe lengths provide a continuous fluid conduit for conveying high temperature fluids;
wherein a special release agent is applied to at least selected locations on the exterior surface of the inner carrier pipes and wherein the envelope of foamed insulation is then applied over the release agent, the release agent being selected to intentionally fail at conditions of predetermined environmental stress, so that the disbondment of the surrounding envelope of insulation from the inner carrier pipes occurs in a predictable, uniform fashion rather than in a haphazard fashion.
2. The insulated piping system of claim 1, further comprising:
a flexible tubular bellows surrounding the joining ends of the inner pipes, the bellows being capable of being axially expanded and contracted and of being configured in a straight or curved axial configuration, the tubular bellows having opposing outer extents which are joined to the respective protective jackets of the respective pipe lengths being coupled thereby.
3. The insulated piping system of claim 1, wherein the foam insulation is selected from the group consisting of polyurethane foams and high temperature polyisocyanurate foams.
4. The insulated piping system of claim 1, wherein the protective jackets are formed from a synthetic polyolefin.
5. The insulated piping system of claim 1, wherein the inner carrier pipe is a steel pipe.
6. The insulated piping system of claim 1, wherein the release agent initially bonds to both the exterior surface of the inner carrier pipes and to the surrounding foamed insulation at an interface layer.
7. The insulated piping system of claim 1, wherein the release agent is a material which does not bond to the exterior surface of the inner carrier pipes.
8. The insulated piping system of claim 1, wherein the lengths of insulated piping are part of a pipeline conveying steam, hot water or other hot fluids at a temperature above about 250� F.
9. The insulated piping system of claim 1, wherein the release agent is selected from the group consisting of polyolefin sprays and wraps.
10. The insulated piping system of claim 1, wherein the release agent is selected from the group consisting of polytetrafluoroethylene and other non-stick materials.
11. The insulated piping system of claim 1, wherein the release agent forms a layer of a predetermined thickness on the exterior surface of the inner carrier pipes, the thickness being in the range from about 2�50 mils.
12. A method of controlling the disbondment of a surrounding foam insulating layer in a pre-insulated piping system, the method comprising the steps of:
providing a first and second length of insulated and jacketed pipe, each having a joining end to be joined to an end of the other length, each pipe length comprising an inner metal pipe having an interior surface and an exterior surface;
applying a layer of a special release agent onto at least selected regions of the exterior surface of the inner metal pipes;
applying an envelope of foamed insulation which surrounds the inner pipes exterior surface and envelopes the inner pipes;
applying an outer protective jacket which surrounds the envelope of insulation, the joining ends of adjacent pipe lengths being welded together to form fixed joints, whereby the adjacent pipe lengths provide a continuous fluid conduit for conveying high temperature fluids;
wherein the special release agent is selected to intentionally fail at conditions of predetermined environmental stress, so that the disbondment of the surrounding envelope of insulation from the inner metal pipes occurs in a predictable, uniform fashion rather than in a haphazard fashion.
installing an expansion compensating mechanism adjacent the region of the inner pipes where the release agent was applied to accommodate movement of the envelope of formed insulation and of the inner metal pipes.
installing a flexible tubular bellows surrounding the joining ends of the inner pipes, the bellows being capable of being axially expanded and contracted and of being configured in a straight or curved axial configuration, the tubular bellows having opposing outer extents which are joined to the respective protective jackets of the respective pipe lengths being coupled thereby.
15. The method of claim 12, wherein the foam insulation which is used to surround the inner pipes is a high temperature polyisocyanurate foam.
16. The method of claim 12, wherein the protective jackets are formed of HDPE.
17. The method of claim 11, wherein the lengths of insulated piping are part of a pipeline conveying steam at a temperature above about 250� F.
The present invention relates to pre-insulated piping systems, and more specifically to a method for anticipating and selectively controlling the disbondment of the foam from the carrier pipe which may occur as these systems thermally expand in the presence of high temperature fluids being conveyed.
There are many instances in which insulated pipelines are needed. For example, distributed HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) applications utilize chilled water for cooling and steam for heating. The chiller and boiler are typically contained in a central location and the chilled water and steam are distributed to other locations. For example, on a school campus, the chiller and boiler may be located in a power plant building. The chilled water and steam are distributed to classrooms in separate buildings.
A set of insulated pipelines is used to convey the chilled water from the chiller to other locations and back to the chiller. Another set of insulated pipelines is used to carry the steam from the boiler to the other locations and back to the boiler. The insulated pipelines are usually located underground.
Insulated pipe is conventional and commercially available. There are predominately two types of piping systems in use: Class-A drainable dryable testable (DDT); and polyurethane or polyisocyanurate �bonded� foam systems. Both of these systems use an inner carrier pipe to convey fluid. Although steel is commonly used for the inner pipe which carries the media to be piped, copper or aluminum or other metals as well as fiberglass, PVC, and similar materials may be utilized, as well. The present application is directed toward the �bonded� foam type system. These systems utilize a steel pipe to convey fluid. Around the outside of the steel pipe is a layer of insulating foam such as, for example, polyisocyanurate foam. Around the outside of the foam is a jacket of hard thermoplastic (such as high density polyethylene, HDPE). The foam has set up or cured within the outer jacket so as to bond to the jacket and to the inner pipe. The plastic jacket protects the foam from mechanical damage and also provides a water tight seal to prevent corrosion of the steel pipe. In the bonded type system, the foam and outer jacket do not move relative to the inner pipe. In the Class-A type system, on the other hand, the insulated inner pipe is designed to move independently of the associated outer jacket. In fact, there is an air gap between the inner pipe and outer carrier pipe in the class-A type system.
The most important engineering criteria for the traditional �bonded� foam type system is that it must be treated as a monolithic system. In other words, the foam is bonded to both the carrier pipe and the outer jacket. Therefore, the bonded system has traditionally been designed to move as a unit underground. Higher temperatures can act adversely upon the bonded foam system, however. The hot fluid in the steel carrier pipe causes the carrier pipe to thermally expand. At temperatures of 400� F. this expansion is on the order of 2.8 inches per 100 feet of pipe. This expansion is not a problem as long as the system remains bonded and the carrier pipe, foam and jacket move together as one unit underground. This movement is controlled by the expansion force of the steel carrier pipe, but it is the bond strength of the foam to the pipe and jacket that is important in keeping the system moving together. This monolithic movement of the system occurs along each incremental length of a particular run, and as long as total movement is not greater than 4 to 6 inches and the system remains bonded, no undue stress is subjected at any one point of the jacket. If the system however were to disbond, the surrounding soil would fix the jacket in place and the carrier pipe would still thermally expand thereby pushing thorough and destroying the jacket at the first change of direction.
Generally speaking, the proper choice of insulating materials can counteract many of the thermal expansion effects discussed above. It has been well established by industry case history that the polyurethane foam bond for systems running at 250� to 300� is strong enough to keep the entire system acting as a bonded system. However, for systems running above these temperatures a higher temperature rated foam, such as polyisocyanurate foam, is required. However, even in systems utilizing �high temperature� polyiscyanurate foam, the higher heat can in some circumstances, begin to fry the foam at the foam/carrier pipe interface, thereby bringing into question the strength of the foam bond to the steel carrier pipe.
Despite the advances which have been made in addressing the above problems, a need exists for improvements in pre-insulated piping systems which will either ensure that the insulating foam remains bonded to the carrier pipe, or which will ensure that the foam bond fails in a predictable manner and at preselected locations.
A need exists for an alternative fo the traditional �bonded� foam system which can be utilized at temperatures exceeding 250� F. to 350� F. without risk of having the carrier pipe rupture the outer jacket at changes of direction.
A need continues to exist for a pre-insulated piping system of the above type which effectively either prevents or accommodates foam disbondment, even at temperatures above 250 to 300� F.
A need also exists for a complimentary mechanical expansion component for such systems which compliments the bonding system and which is activated in the case of movement of the inner steel carrier pipe relative to the foam insulation to prevent the carrier pipe foam pushing through the outer jacket or causing other structural damage to the system.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention employs a different approach to the problem of disbondment in foam pre-insulated piping systems, which approach is, in a sense, a hybrid of the prior art approaches. The system under consideration is essentially an unbonded, high temperature isocyanurate system which, like the prior art Class-A systems is designed to allow the inner carrier pipe to move independently of the outer layers of insulation. However, unlike certain of the unbonded, prior art systems which allowed the intrusion of water and other contaminants, the present system acts more in the nature of the �bonded� foam systems as far as the overall integrity of the system since there is no air gap between the inner pipe and outer carrier pipe and since closed cell foams are used for the surrounding insulating layer.
The present invention has as its general purpose to provide a method for anticipating and selectively controlling the disbondment of the foam from the carrier pipe in a foam bonded pre-insulated piping system which may occur as these systems thermally expand in the presence of high temperature fluids being conveyed and which satisfies the previously described deficiencies.
This object is accomplished by providing an underground piping system capable of servicing temperatures in excess of 250� F. in which a metal carrier pipe is insulated by a high temperature foam. In some circumstances, the unit of piping will remain bonded so that it will move as a single monolithic unit underground. However, the unit of piping is also provided with a release agent as a part of the insulation profile which will ensure that the foam bond fails in a predictable manner and at preselected locations under conditions in which the foam bond would normally fail in an unpredictable manner without the presence of the release agent.
In one embodiment, a first and second length of insulated and jacketed pipe are provided, each having a joining end to be joined to an end of the other length. Each of the pipe lengths comprises an inner metal pipe having an interior surface and an exterior surface. A special release agent is first applied to the exterior surface of the inner metal pipe, as by spraying or wrapping the pipe with a thin layer of the release agent. An envelope of foamed insulation is then applied so that it surrounds the inner pipe exterior surface. An outer protective HDPE jacket surrounds the envelope of insulation.
In one embodiment of the invention, the layer of release agent bonds to both the exterior of the inner pipe and to the surrounding foam insulation. In another embodiment of the invention, the release agent forms a very thin layer or coating on the pipe exterior so that, even without bonding, the envelope of insulation is initially restrained, but later fails in a controlled manner under predetermined conditions of environmental stress. The release agent can comprise, for example, a very thin layer of polyethylene which becomes viscous or liquid at higher temperatures. The joining ends of adjacent pipe lengths are afixed, as by being welded together, to form fixed joints, whereby the adjacent pipe lengths provide a continuous fluid conduit for conveying high temperature fluids.
A mechanical expansion component may also be utilized as a part of the high temperature line installation. In some circumstances, the expansion component is simply an elbow or loop provided in the line installation. In another embodiment of the invention, a tubular bellows surrounds the joining ends of the inner pipes and the layer of previously applied high temperature insulation. The bellows is capable of being axially expanded and contracted and of being configured in a straight or curved axial configuration. The tubular bellows has opposing outer extents which are joined to the foamed insulation surrounding the respective pipe lengths being coupled. The release agent is selectively applied to the metal pipe exterior so that any disbondment which occurs will occur at a predetermined location which can be accommodated by the presence of the bellows or expansion joint.
Any of the bonded foam type pre-insulated piping systems may benefit from the techniques of the present invention. However, those systems in which fluid temperatures in excess of 250� F. are likely to be encountered are perhaps best suited for the practice of the present invention. It is these systems which generally require higher temperature foams and which also bring into question the strength of the foam bond.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a simplified representation of a typical distributed HVAC system utilizing chilled water for cooling and steam for heating.
FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of an expansion loop in a pre-insulated pipeline prior to thermal expansion.
FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the pipeline of FIG. 2 under the influence of thermal expansion forces.
FIG. 4 is an isolated view of the bellows used in forming the flexible coupling of the invention;
FIG. 5 is a side, cross-sectional view of the bellows taken along line V�V in FIG. 4;
FIG. 6 is a simplified view of the flexible coupling of the invention showing its relative movement during expansion and contraction of the pipeline;
FIG. 7 is a side partial cross-sectional view of the flexible coupling used to form the expansion installation of the invention;
FIG. 8 is a close-up view of a portion of the flexible coupling of FIG. 7;
FIGS. 9A and 9B are simplified, side views of the first step of the method of the invention in which a special release agent is applied to the exterior surface of the inner metal pipe;
FIG. 10 is a simplified representation of the next step in the method of the invention in which a thermoplastic jacket is positioned about the inner metal pipe and a foam material is placed between the jacket and the exterior surface of the inner pipe;
FIG. 11 is a view similar to FIG. 10 but showing the cured foam which normally bonds to both the inner carrier pipe and to the surrounding thermoplastic jacket; and
FIG. 12 is an end view, partly in section of the completed pre-insulated pipe of the invention and illustrating in exaggerated fashion the layer of release agent which separates the metal pipe exterior surface from the layer of surrounding cured foam.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Turning first to FIGS. 1�3, there is illustrated a typical environment in which the pre-insulated piping systems of the invention might be employed. FIG. 1 shows a school campus having a number of isolated buildings 3, 5 connected by an underground insulated pipeline carrying steam which at points includes right angle loops or elbows 9.
FIGS. 2 and 3 are schematic views of the standard piping installation of the type under consideration designated generally as 11. The installation 11 includes a number of coaxially oriented lengths of pipe, such as length 13 (shown broken away in FIG. 2). The installation may also include a number of angled fittings such as the right angle elbows (generally shown as 15) in FIG. 2. Each length of pipe includes an inner pipe 17, typically formed of steel, an envelope of foamed insulation 19 surrounding the inner pipe and outer protective jacket 21 surrounding the envelope of insulation. The joining ends (shown generally as 135, 137 in FIG. 7) of adjacent pipe lengths are afixed, as by being welded together, to form fixed joints, whereby the adjacent pipe lengths provide a continuous fluid conduit for conveying high temperature fluids. The jacket 21 (FIG. 1) is typically formed of high density polyethylene (HDPE) or a similar polyolefin type material. The following references, among others, teach the manufacture of such prior art systems: U.S. Pat. No. 3,793,411; U.S. Pat. No. 4,084,842; and U.S. Pat. No. 4,221,405, all to Stonitsch et al.
The piping systems of the type illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3 are sometimes utilized to convey fluids at high temperature and/or pressures. For example, a typical steam line might be conveying fluid at, for example, 400� F. The temperature differentials which exists between the piping system materials and the fluid being conveyed can cause a force (�F� in FIG. 2) to be applied along the coaxially aligned pipes lengths. If the carrier is free to move independently from the foam and jacket (disbondment has occurred) then the surrounding soil will fix the jacket in place and the carrier pipe will burst through the foam and jacket in areas shown generally as 15 and 13 in FIG. 2.
In the piping system illustrated in FIG. 3, the system is displacing as a unit and moves into both a cushioned bolster padding 26 and the surrounding soil 28. This movement does not damage the jacketing or the foam of the system because they are both incrementally being pulled along throughout the entire length of the straight run. Because of this monolithic movement no one individual section of the jacket is over stressed and thereby ruptured, and no one individual section of the foam is required to support the entire force of the thermal expansion of the pipe. The bond distributes these forces along each incremental length of the entire run. It will be understood, however, that should the forces become great enough, disbondment of the foam from the carrier pipe can occur. In such case, the foam and outer jacket can be ruptured, as illustrated generally at 25 in FIG. 3. Failure of the surrounding insulated layers allows water or other contaminants to contact the steel pipe, leading to increased corrosion and joint failure in some cases.
The present invention is directed toward an expansion installation for high temperature insulated piping systems of the type illustrated generally in FIGS. 1�3. The present invention is intended to provide a solution for possible disbondment problems for foam bonded piping systems that are operating at temperatures in the range of 250� F. and above 250� F. At temperatures that begin to exceed 250� F., foams have been developed that are stable structurally to handle these higher temperature, but the bond strength of the foams at these temperatures may come into question. The invention is intended to prevent the potential problems that might occur if the foam bond strength is not sufficient to cause the system to expand as one monolithic item.
The reference in this discussion to pipe �lengths� is intended to refer to standard available factory pre-insulated piping of the type previously described having an inner metal pipe surrounded by an envelope of foamed insulation, which in turn, is contained within a polyolefin jacket. As referred to briefly above, typical commercial practice involves the use of steel, copper, aluminum or alloy conveying pipes, open or closed cell polyurethane, polyisocyanurate, polystyrene or the like, foamed rigid insulation and polypropylene, polybutylene, polyethylene, polyvinylchloride and similar protective jackets.
The term �high temperature�, as used in this discussion, will be any temperature exceeding 250� F., which is the present temperature limitation at which polyurethane foam is used in bonded foam systems. Temperatures above 250� F. require the use of higher temperature foams, such as polyisocyanurate foam, whose bond strength may come into question.
The present invention is an improvement to presently available pre-insulated piping of the type which is commercially available and familiar to those in the relevant industries. Prior art pipe lengths of this general type are commercially available as standard factory type product. For example, such product is available from Thermacor Process, LP of Fort Worth, Tex., assignee of the present invention. One typical example is sold commercially as the HT-406 High Temp Steel Piping System. The published specifications for systems are as follows:
Carrier Pipe-
diameter less than about 2″
A53 ERW Grade B, Std. Wt.
diameter greater than about 2″
A106 SML, Std. Wt. Black Steel
HDPE Jacket-
Compatible with ASTM D3350
0.941 min.
3100 psi min.
Elongation Ultimate (ASTM D638)
400% min.
2700 psi min.
Impact Strength (ASTM D256)
2.0 ft. lb/in. North Min.
Rockwell Hardness (ASTM D785)
D60 (Shore) min.
Polyisocyanurate Insulation-
>2.4 lbs/ft3 �K� Factor
≦0.14 @ 70� F.,
≦0.24 @ 406� F.
>30 psi
≧2.5″ @ 366� F.,
≧3.0″ @ 406� F.
The present invention preferably incorporates an expansion component to accommodate movement of the inner pipe relative to the outer jacket and insulation. The expansion component may be as simple as a loop or elbow in the piping, as previously described. In one aspect, the present invention incorporates a mechanical expansion joint, or bellows, to accommodate line expansion forces. Such a preferred expansion joint is described in our co-pending patent application, entitled �HIGH
TEMPERATURE LINE EXPANSION INSTALLATION WITH BELLOWS�, serial no. 09/748,058, filed concurrently herewith. The present invention also concerns the additional discovery that many of the problems associated with disbondment of the prior art systems, such as those described above, can be overcome by applying a special release agent to the exterior surface of the inner metal pipes prior to applying the insulating foam layer. An envelope of foamed insulation can then be applied over the thermally protective coating. The release agent may bond to both the exterior surface of the inner metal pipe and to the surrounding foamed insulation at an interface layer. Alternatively, the release agent may be sufficiently thin to initially restrain the foam outer layer, but to then allow relative movement in a controlled fashion in the presence of predetermined environmental stresses, such as increased temperature and consequent pipe expansion. In this situation, the system is, in effect, an unbonded high temperature isocyanurate system.
In one form, the special release agent is a polyethylene wrap which is on the order of 5 mil thick. A corona treated sheet of polyethylene can be applied to the exterior of the steel pipe using conventional processing equipment, as will be explained in the discussion which follows. The polyethylene has an upper temperature limit of approximately 255� F. before it begins to soften and become viscous. The polyethylene wrap will thus act as a release agent which designs a controlled failure aspect into the product once a given temperature is reached due to the hot fluid being conveyed within the inner carrier pipe. The advantage of having a controlled failure is that the exact point of failure can be predicted and further accommodated, as with a mechanical expansion joint, or other technique. Also, the failure occurs uniformly, with all of the insulation coming loose at one time in a predictable manner.
Other release agents can be utilized, as well. For example, other thermoplastic polyolefins such as polypropylene, or traditional non-stick coatings such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), also known as TEFLON� may be sprayed or wrapped about the exterior surface of the steel pipe. The preferred wraps or coatings are much thinner than the prior art composite systems, such as those incorporating a layer of PERLITE�, for added insulatory properties. The release agent forms a layer of a predetermined thickness on the exterior surface of the inner metal pipes, the thickness being in the range from about 2�50 mils. The preferred thin layer of release agent is less than about 40�50 mils thick preferably less than about 10 mils thick and, most preferably in the case of a polyethylene wrap, is on the order of about 5 mils thick.
Turning now to FIGS. 9�12, the various steps in the method of the invention are illustrated. An inner metal or carrier pipe 39 has the special release agent of the invention applied thereto. In FIG. 9A, the release agent takes the form of a 5 mil wrap of polyethylene which is dispensed from the dispenser head 41. In FIG. 9B, the release agent takes the form of a TEFLON� spray in which particles of adherent TEFLON� are dispensed by the directional spray nozzle 42. In the case of the polyethylene wrap, the layer of release agent is initially bonded to both the inner metal pipe and the outer layer of foam insulating material. In the case of the TEFLON� spray, the layer of release agent is not typically bonded to the metal of the pipe. In FIG. 10, the coated pipe 39 is surrounded by the outer thermoplastic jacket 43 which is positioned by means of standoffs 45, 47. A foam insulating material from a suitable supply source 49 is then pumped into the annular space 51 between the pipe exterior and the interior of the thermoplastic jacket and allowed to set (illustrated as 53 in FIG. 11). In the particular embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 11, the surrounding foam insulation layer 53 is typically polyisocyanurate foam insulation for systems above 250� F. FIG. 12 shows the layer of release agent, in exaggerated fashion as 44. The surrounding jacket 43 is a polyolefin, preferably HDPE.
From the above discussion, it will be appreciated that the pre-insulated piping system of the invention shares certain of the desirable features of both the Class-A drainable dryable testable (DDT) systems and the polyurethane or polyisocyanurate �bonded� foam systems. Like the prior Class-A system, the present system intentionally anticipates and allows for movement of the inner carrier pipe relative to the outer stationary jacket. The action of the improved system in allowing the inner pipe to move independently alleviates stress in the outer polyethylene jacket. At the same time, the present system resembles the prior bonded systems in providing a sealed environment for the carrier pipe which resists the intrusion of water or other contaminants which could cause rust or corrosion.
The designed failure mode which results from employing a release agent in the manner previously described allows the controlled disbondment which occurs to be accommodated by a mechanical mechanism, such as a mechanical expansion joint or other failure compensating mechanism. FIGS. 4�8 illustrate one mechanical expansion system which can be utilized with the restraint system of the invention.
The expansion joint or coupling is designated generally as 127 in FIG. 7. The coupling 127 would typically be used in a coaxially aligned piping system where the lengths encounter an angular fitting such as the elbow 15 (FIG. 2). However, for purposes of the present invention, the coupling 127 may also be employed in a straight run of pipe, where the release agent has been installed to provide controlled failure adjacent that point. The coupling 127 is particularly advantageous in countering the harmful effects of coaxial stresses which are often encountered in a �high temperature� insulated piping system, however. The term �high temperature� is intended to encompass any temperature above ambient which would tend to cause the type of damage to the surrounding insulating layers of the piping system discussed with respect to FIGS. 1�3 above. Typically, such temperatures will be above about 200� F., often above 250� F., and in some cases temperatures of 400� and higher will be encountered.
The flexible coupling 127 of the invention includes a first length 131 and a second length 133 (both shown broken away in FIG. 7) of insulated and jacketed pipe. Each of the lengths 131, 133 has a joining end 135 to be joined to a similar end 137 of the other length. Each pipe length comprises an inner pipe 139, 141, an envelope of foamed insulation 143, 145 surrounding the inner pipe and an outer protective jacket 147, 149 surrounding the envelope of insulation. The first and second pipe lengths 131, 133 can be standard factory type product of the kind described above and available from Thermacor Process, LP of Fort Worth, Tex., except that at least selected lengths of the inner metal pipes are coated with the special release agent, as previously described.
As shown in FIG. 7, each innerpipe 139, 141 projects beyond the end of the envelope of insulation and beyond an end of the jacket to form initially exposed joining ends 135, 137. The joining ends 135, 137 of steel pipe will typically be welded together (illustrated by the vertical line in FIG. 7) in order to form a continuous fluid conduit for conveying high temperature fluids.
In the particular embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 7, the surrounding foam insulation layers 143, 145 are typically polyurethane closed cell foam insulation for systems of up to about 250� F. and polyisocyanurate foam insulation for systems above 250� F. The surrounding jacket 147, 149 is a polyolefin, preferably HDPE.
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, a layer of high temperature insulation 157 preferably surrounds the joining ends 135, 137 of the inner pipes 139, 141 and extends between the outer points 140, 142, respectively. The layer 157 can comprise a polyurethane foam for systems under 250� F. or a polyisocyanate foam for systems above 250� F. In some cases, it is possible to place a hollow jacket about the pipe joining ends 135, 137 with a two part commercially available mix being added through a hole in the jacket and allowed to cure. However, in the preferred method of forming the piping installation of the invention, the insulating layer for the joining ends of the pipe is preformed at the factory and provided as two side half cuts which are placed about the pipe joining ends to form a concentric cylinder. Each half cut is formed from a �crushable� foam so that the foam will be crushed or broken up upon relative movement of the inner pipes 139, 141. Note also that the crushable foam layer 157 is not joined to the exposed joining ends of the inner pipes or to the protective jackets, allowing its movement relative to these other components of the piping installation.
A tubular bellows 159 (FIGS. 4 and 5) which can also be formed of HDPE surrounds the joining ends of the inner pipes. The bellows is capable of axially expanded and contracted and of being configured in a straight or axial configuration. The tubular bellows has opposing outer extents 161, 163 (FIGS. 7 and 8) which are joined to the prospective protective jackets of the respective pipe lengths being coupled. For example, the outer extent 163 is joined to the jacket 147 of the pipe end 133 in FIG. 8. This can be accomplished in a number of ways. For example, a commercially available POWERCORE� welding wire (illustrated in simplified fashion as 151, 153 in FIG. 8) can be used to electrofuse and join the opposite extents of the tubular bellows 159 and the outer exposed surface of the HDPE jacket. The outer extent 163 of the bellows surrounds the jacket 147 and resistive wires 151, 153. Upon applying an electric current to the wires, a weld between the bellows and jacket is achieved. The entire bellows assembly can be covered with a protective shield, if desired. The shield (165 in FIG. 7) could be formed of lightweight metal or from a suitable thermoplastic. In the preferred embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8, a polyethylene shield 165 has flanges 166 which are received upon the outer extents of the bellows. If desired, a suitable resistive wire arrangement can be used to simultaneously electrofuse the bellows and shield, since both the bellows and shield can be formed of a HDPE type material.
FIG. 6 illustrates the insulated piping installation of the invention with the flexible coupling 127 in place. In FIG. 6, the protective sleeve or shield 165 is not shown in order to better illustrate the action of the bellows 159. The force F, tends to cause the inner steel pipe 117 to assume the path illustrated by the dotted lines in FIG. 6. Because the bellows 159 can expand and contract, however, outer jacket remains intact and the integrity of the foam insulations (143 in FIGS. 6 and 7) is not disrupted. Because the insulating layer 143 remains intact, water or other contaminants are prevented from reaching the inner steel pipe 117, thereby extending the useful life of the pipeline.
An invention has been provided with several advantages. The pre-insulated piping systems of the invention can normally be designed so that disbondment of the foam does not occur, as through the selection of appropriate materials for the inner insulating foam layer and the outer jacket. In those situations in which excessive environmental stress is encountered, such as elevated temperatures, the special release agent causes a designed failure in the system at preselected locations along the pipeline. A mechanical expansion joint, or other compensating mechanism, can be placed at an appropriate location to alleviate problems previously encountered with high temperature piping systems where elbows, other angled fittings, and other pipe locations were subjected to damaging stresses. The system incorporates several existing, commercially available materials or components, thereby simplifying manufacture and assembly. The release agent can be easily applied as one step in the already existing manufacturing process and adds little expense to the overall operation. The particular bellows and additional flexible coupling components of the system compensate for relative movement of the inner steel pipe. The coupling is simple in design and economical to implement in a variety of industrial applications.
While the invention has been shown in one of its forms, it is not thus limited but is susceptible to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.
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