Pigging Engineer: Pigging Techniques & Pipeline Integrity

Introduction:

The purpose of this training course is to present the requirements for the relevant industry practices regarding inspection and condition monitoring of pipeline systems using pigging devices, with the final goal of optimization of maintenance and efficiency of pipeline operation. The course will provide guidelines for carrying out inspection and pipeline defects and detection of potential failures due to material degradation and other operational causes. The delegates will be introduced to a risk analysis of equipment failures and available prevention and remedial technologies. Fitness for service (FFS) methodology will be introduced and explained, this training course includes several workshops with real problems from industrial practice which will enable discussions and exchange of experiences.

Objectives:  

Participants in this course will learn to:

Ø  Understand the requirements of industry standards for pipeline inspection:

Ø  Carry out inspection of pipeline systems with NDT testing instrumentation

Ø  Develop efficient maintenance programmers’

Ø  Implement technologies recommended for repairs and alterations

The training course will feature:

Ø  Methods for inspection and effective maintenance of pipeline systems.

Ø  Planning and practical issues regarding pigging devices

Ø  Data collection and analysis of smart pig NDT tests

Ø  Development of maintenance and repair program based on inspection

Ø  Analysis of cases studies during several workshops

Course Outline:

Day 1

·         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 2

·         Types of Pigging Devices

·         Review of pig cleaning devices

·         Pigging challenges: pipe bends, tees and valves

·         Pipelines with multiple diameters

·         Pigg ability of special fittings

·         Assessing of pig’s performance

·         Workshop: Examples and solutions

Day 3

·         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 4

·         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 5

·         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