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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

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

$4000