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Abstract

The present invention relates in particular to a lining process for a line (C) using hydroforming of a liner (3), according to which: a) a tool (1) is inserted axially into said liner (3) whereon are mounted two radially expandable plugs (2); said tool (1) is positioned inside the liner (3) so that the plugs (2) are located facing its end portions (33); the plugs (2) are slightly expanded so as to bind the tool (1) to said liner (3); the assembly consisting of the tool (1) and the liner (3) is inserted axially into the well or the line (C); fluid under pressure is sent into the liner (3), between the two plugs (2) so as to cause radial expansion of only the central portion of the liner (3); eventually, said plugs (2) are again expanded with sufficient pressure for them to cause radial expansion of the two end portion (33) of the liner (3), applying them against the inner wall (Cp) of the line (C); said plugs (2) are retracted and the tool (1) is withdrawn from the line (C), characterized by the fact that retraction of said plugs (2) is carried out by generating a vacuum inside them.

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First Claim