Paul Michael Zimmermann
Engineering at Prytania St, New Orleans, LA
License number
Louisiana PE.0027704
Issued Date
Jan 27, 1998
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2018
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Electrical and Computer Engineer
Address
Address
5308 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Professional information
Pipe Bundle For Underground Installation
US Patent:
6979776, Dec 27, 2005
Filed:
Oct 14, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/965356
Inventors:
Paul Michael Zimmermann - New Orleans LA, US
Assignee:
Entergy Louisiana, Inc. - New Orleans LA
International Classification:
H02G003/04
US Classification:
174 48, 174 37, 174 72 R, 138111, 4051541
Abstract:
A pipe conduit bundle for installation into a wellbore using horizontal drilling techniques is disclosed. The pipe conduit does not require an outer casing for construction. The pipe bundle configuration is formed by pipes of varying sizes in a particular configuration, with bindings interspaced along the length of the pipes such that the pipe bundle deflects as a single unit during installation. A pulling head is attached to the bundle, which is hollow to allow liquid entering one pipe to be distributed to other pipes. Liquids such as water may be used to fill the pipes to reduce buoyancy, and thereby reduce drag, during installation of the bundle.