Course Details
ADVANCED PIGGING & PLANT ENGINEERING
Location
Dubai, UAE Date
Duration
5 DaysLanguage
EnglishDiscipline
Mechanical EngineeringIntroduction
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.