Description

Type

Training
Level

Beginner
Location

Aberdeen (Scotland)

Class hours

28h
Duration

4 Days
Start date

Different dates available

This course will help subsea pipeline and integrity engineers to understand how to use pipeline pigs and plugs to perform a variety of operations.
Providing an overview of pigs and plugs available and their functionality, the tutor will explain the latest theories on improving the reliability and accuracy of pigging, for both cleaning and inspection purposes. Analysing case studies and discussing how to avoid stuck pigs and plugs, you will deepen your knowledge of how to run successful and safe pigging and plugging campaigns.

Facilities

Aberdeen (Aberdeenshire)

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96 Rosemount Viaduct,, AB25 1NX

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Course objectives

Explain the principles of operating pipeline pigs and isolation plugs
Compare different types of pigs and plugs and explain when and how they are used
Investigate problems that can occur when pigging and suggest resolutions
Apply industry lessons learned and best practice to your projects

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Subjects

Subsea pigging
Pipeline cleaning
Oil Engineering
Oil and Gas
Pig launching
Pipeline isolation
Operations Management
Offshore Engineering
Subsea inspection
Flow assurance

Teachers and trainers (1)

Nigel Wright

Pigging Specialist

Nigel has 27 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry and extensive knowledge in remote seabed excavation, concrete weight coating removal, mechanical and emergency repair systems, safety legislation, inspection of pressure vessels and design.

Course programme

Introduction to pigging
Types of pigging
Pipeline cleaning
Inspection programmes
Flow assurance
Flow regime
Causes of flow restriction
Flow control methods
Pipeline cleaning
Pipeline cleaning strategy
Operational maintenance pigging
Launching and receiving pigs
Pig trap design
Risk assessment procedures
Piggability
Assessment of pipeline piggability
Inspection tools
Gauge pig
Calliper pig
Magnetic flux pig
Ultrasonic pig
Non-standard pigging operations
Pipeline isolation
High friction pigs
Plug design

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