Pipeline pig and method for irradiation of bacteria in a pipeline

A pipeline pig includes a fluid driven electrical power generator and an ultraviolet radiation source powered by the electrical power generator. Radiation is directed away from the pig to irradiate the inner surface of a pipeline when the pig is driven through the pipeline by fluid and thereby disin...

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Zusammenfassung:A pipeline pig includes a fluid driven electrical power generator and an ultraviolet radiation source powered by the electrical power generator. Radiation is directed away from the pig to irradiate the inner surface of a pipeline when the pig is driven through the pipeline by fluid and thereby disinfects the inner surface of the pipeline.