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Introduction

Pigging is essential for pipelines. Pigging is needed in all the pipelines life stages, during construction, During Operation, and for inline inspection. Pigs can do cleaning to remove depress and other remains after pipe construction to be ready for service. During operation pipeline cleaning to remove wax and black powder will improve the pipeline performance and reduce pumping power. Pigging is used for inline inspection where the present condition of the pipeline can be measured and monitored using recent techniques like MLF and Ultrasonic tools. This will help collecting data for pipeline assessment. This five day course will discuss different aspects of pipeline pigging and its different applications for the pipelines.     

Objective

• Delegates will learn about different types and designs of pigs.
• Delegates will learn different applications of pigs for liquid and gas pipeline
• Delegates will learn about the pipeline degradation mechanisms and types of failure
• Delegates will learn the fitness-for-service assessment techniques

Audience

Engineers and Technicians involves in pipeline construction, maintenance and operation.

Content

Ch 1 Pig Design

          Types of Pipeline Pigs

                   Utility Pigs

                   In-Line Inspection Tools

                   Gel Pigs

          Pig selection

          Pig Design Aspects

          Pigs Performance

                   Pig Pressure

                   Pig Velocity

                   Pig Wear & Sealing

          Pipeline Design for pigging

                   Onshore and Offshore Pipelines

                   Pipeline Fittings

Ch 2 Pig Launchers

          Components of Pigging Unit

          Pig Launching & Receiving Chambers

          Pigging Obstacles

          Launchers Accessories

          Scraper Traps

          Launching and Receiving Procedures

          Pig Tracking Systems

Ch 3 pigging Applications

          Pigging During Pipeline Construction

                   Debris Removal

                   Gauging

                   Cleaning

                   Flooding for Hydrotest

                   Dewatering & Drying

                   Methods of Pipeline Drying

                   Case Study – Flooding & Drying

          Pigging During Operation

                   Separation of Products

                   Improving Flow Efficiency

                   Corrosion Inhibition

                   Meter Proving

                   Pigging Frequency

                   Case Study – Wax & Black Powder Removal

          Specialist Applications

                   Intelligence Pigging

                             Calliper Survey

                             Magnetic Flux Pig

                             Ultrasonic Pig

                   Internal Coating

                             Epoxy Lining

                   Pressure Barriers                                

Ch4 Intelligent Pigs MFL

          Pipeline Deterioration

          Inspection & Testing Methods    

          Inline Inspection

          Types of Flaws

          Parameters Affecting ILI Tools Performance

          Equipment Design

          Probability of Detection

          Magnetic Flux Leakage Technology

                   Factors Affects Capabilities

                   MFL versus Ultrasonic

                   Case Study

Ch 5 Pipeline Assessment

          Causes of Pipeline Failures

          Pipeline Accident Reports

          Fitness-for-Service Assessment

          Piping Degradation – Type of Flaws

          Damage Mechanisms

                   Pre-Service Flaws

                   In-Service Flaws

                             Galvanic Corrosion

                             Cathodic Protection

                   Sweet Corrosion – Inhibitors

                   Sour Corrosion

          Types & Areas of Deterioration

          Piping Service Classes

          Inspection Intervals

          Remaining Life Calculations

          Pipeline Assessment – Metal Loss Defects

                   Level of Assessment

                   Assessment Procedure

                                                External and Internal Corrosion

Certificate

MAESTRO CONSULTANTS Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course

Methodology

Our courses are highly interactive, typically taking a case study approach that we have found to be an effective method of fostering discussions and transferring knowledge. Participants will learn by active participation during the program through the use of individual exercises, questionnaires, team exercises, training videos and discussions of “real life” issues in their organizations.
The material has been designed to enable delegates to apply all of the material with immediate effect back in the workplace.

Fees

$4,000