Technical and Operational Aspects of Pipeline Pigging

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07 Dec 2025 Tunisia $ 4,500 Register

Technical and Operational Aspects of Pipeline Pigging

Introduction

This Operational Aspects of Pipeline Pigging training course is designed to provide comprehensive insights into industry best practices for inspecting and monitoring the condition of pipeline systems using pigging devices. The primary goal is to optimize pipeline maintenance and operational efficiency. Throughout the course, participants will learn to identify and assess pipeline defects, detect potential failures from material degradation and other operational causes, and gain a deep understanding of risk analysis for equipment failures, along with preventive and corrective technologies. The course will also cover the Fitness for Service (FFS) methodology. The training includes hands-on workshops based on real-world industrial scenarios, encouraging interactive discussions and experience sharing among participants.

Key Highlights of the Course:

  • Techniques for pipeline inspection and effective maintenance
  • Practical considerations and planning for pigging devices
  • Data collection and analysis of smart pig NDT tests
  • Development of maintenance and repair programs from inspection data
  • Case study analysis during hands-on workshop

Objectives

     By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

    • Understand the requirements of industry standards for pipeline inspection
    • Carry out inspection of pipeline systems with NDT testing instrumentation
    • Develop efficient maintenance programs
    • Implement technologies recommended for repairs and alterations

Training Methodology

The training course will be conducted along workshop principles with formal lectures and interactive worked examples included. The emphasis in the course will be on the explanation of all technical phenomena and providing answers to the problems that are encountered in everyday industrial practice related to inspection, maintenance, repair and alterations of pipeline systems. Each learning point will be reinforced with practical examples and video presentations that will be included in several workshops based on the team work. There will be ample opportunities for active discussion and sharing professional experiences and exchange that will help solidify the gained knowledge. All course materials will be provided to the participants.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is designed to benefit all levels of Technical Personnel in industry who deal with Piping System operation and maintenance:

  • Plant professionals dealing with operation pipeline systems
  • Engineers responsible for reliability of operation
  • Engineers and technical staff in charge of inspection and condition monitoring
  • Technical professionals involved in technical support and maintenance and repair
  • Engineers in charge of planning of new pipelines and retrofitting old ones

Course Outline

Day One: Types of Pipeline Designs and Configurations

  • Overview of types of pipelines in oil and gas industry
  • Importance of pigging of pipelines
  • Various types of pig designs based on application
  • Design and operation of pig traps
  • Operation of pig launching and receiving
  • Workshop: Examples and solutions

Day Two: Types of Pigging Devices

  • Review of pig cleaning devices
    Pigging challenges: pipe bends, tees and valves
  • Pipelines with multiple diameters
  • Piggability of special fittings
  • Assessing of pig’s performance
  • Workshop: Examples and solutions

Day Three: Factors Considered in Planning of Pigging Operation

  • Factors Considered in Planning of Pigging Operation
  • Pipeline operation conditions: Flow rate, pressure drop, pumping power
  • Fluid cleanliness: wax, debris, dirt, etc.
  • Frequency of pig runs
  • HSE during pigging: site safety procedures and performance control
  • Environmental issues with waste handling
  • Workshop: Examples and Solutions

Day Four: Smart Pigging Device Application

  • Design of smart pigging devices for in-line inspection (ILI)
  • Non-destructive testing with NDT
  • Pipeline defects and risk of failure, criticality ranking
  • Analysis of results of testing
  • Fitness for service (FFS) analysis: estimate of remaining life
  • Workshop: Examples and solutions

Day Five: Problems of Pig Regular Operation

  • Problems with pigs in operation: stuck pig and adequate remedy
  • Signaling and pig tracking instrumentation: on-shore and off-shore
  • Locating and reporting of abnormal operating conditions (AOC)
  • Pig inspection, maintenance and spares
  • Course summary and review

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