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Use of Pressure Activated Sealant Technology to Cure Pipelines Leaks Final Technical Report Michael A. Romano November 2004 DE-FC26-03NT41858 Seal-Tite, LLC 500 Deer Cross Drive Madisonville, Louisiana 70447 ABSTRACT The objective of this 1 year, $436,828.53 project was to develop new, efficient, cost effective methods of internally sealing natural gas pipeline leaks through the application of differential pressure activated sealants.i This objective was to be accomplished through four research phases: Collection and Analysis of Current Field Data, Development of Sealant Formulas and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, and Field Test of Sealant Formulas and Procedures. During the later stages of the project it was agreed to exclude field testing in lieu of extending laboratory testing.