Method and apparatus for sealing a pipeline leak

Abstract From the Canadian patent

In one exemplar embodiment a method and appara-, tus are provided for sealing leaks which occur at the flanged connections of pipelines wherein a wire is wrapped about the upper surface of the flange connecting bolts for filling the gap between the flanges and above the bolts an injection valve means is installed for relieving pressure from inside the gap while the wire is being wrapped and for injecting a sealant to the interior of the gap beneath the wire wrap, and a sealant is provided for filling the gap beneath the wire wrap for stopping the leak and combining with the wire wrap to provide a permanent repair for the leak.