A form of flow assurance for oil and gas pipelines and flowlines, pipeline pigging ensures the line is running smoothly. The maintenance tool, pipeline pigs are introduced into the line via a pig ...

Right now, we rely on pigs in the pipeline to do this. It's called “pigging”. Pigs are inspection gauges that can perform various maintenance operations on a pipeline—from inspection to ...

Pipeline inspection and pigging operations are critical for maintaining the integrity and safety of pipelines used in the transportation of oil and gas. These operations involve the use of devices ...

The ice Pig (pipeline inspection gauge) is transforming the way drinking-water pipes are cleaned and maintained. Developed by Professor Joe Quarini to clean pipes more thoroughly and produce less ...

The cleaning dubbed “PIGGING,” is being done to remove debris, dirt, and liquids from the pipelines. It is also to inspect the internal walls of the pipelines, replace subsea valves and ...

The activity, known as pipeline inspection gauge (PIG), involves cleaning pipelines to remove debris, dirt and liquids as well as inspecting the pipeline’s internal walls. The exercise also ...