Pigging and Plugging

Mastering Pigging: A Comprehensive Two-Day Course for Industry Professionals

Embark on a deep exploration of pigging in our expert-led course, enriched with insights from numerous real-world projects. Immerse yourself in interactive discussions, emphasising practical experiences and risk assessments. Day one covers pigging fundamentals, flow assurance, piggability assessments, and pig design. Day two delves into pipeline cleaning, inspection tools, non-standard pigging operations, and pipeline isolation. Engage in lively discussions, examine case studies, and benefit from a robust understanding of pipeline pigging, ensuring a dynamic and comprehensive learning experience.

Crafted with Industry, for Industry

By engaging with content that is deeply rooted in practical, real-world scenarios, learners gain not only relevant and applicable knowledge but also insights into the latest standards and trends shaping the industry. This approach ensures the course material is not just theoretically sound but also immensely practical and forward-looking. Additionally, the opportunity to connect with professionals and experts in the field during the course enhances networking prospects, offering a valuable platform for career development and deeper industry engagement.

Day 1 - Navigating Pigging: Deep Dive into Fundamentals and Operational Practices

Immerse yourself in the fundamentals of pipeline pigging. Gain insights into pig varieties, explore pigging programmes, and understand flow assurance intricacies. Evaluate piggability, necessary modifications, and consider health and safety aspects. Explore pig design, validation, and tracking. Learn the principles, challenges, and risk assessments associated with pig launching and receiving, setting the foundation for a comprehensive understanding of pipeline pigging operations.

Day 2 – Cleaning, Inspection, and Isolation Techniques

Delve into the nuances of pipeline maintenance with a focus on cleaning strategies and operational pigging. Acquire insights into various pig types and their functions. Explore the realm of inspection tools, from gauge and calliper pigs to magnetic flux and ultrasonic pigs. Investigate non-standard pigging operations, covering requirements, technologies, and contingencies. Conclude with an in-depth examination of pipeline isolation, addressing high friction pigs, plug types, deployment considerations, and environmental issues.

Who should attend?

Introduction to pigging

Overview of pigs
Types of pigging programmes

Flow assurance

Introduction to flow assurance
Flow regime
Causes of flow restriction
Flow control methods

Piggability

Design of pigs
Pig design validation
Tracking design

Pig design

Design of pigs
Pig design validation
Tracking design

Launching and receiving

Pig trap design
Principles of pig launching and receiving
Main issues
Risk assessment procedures
Operational pigging

Pipeline cleaning

Pipeline cleaning strategy
Operational maintenance pigging
Pig types and function

Inspection tools

Gauge pig
Calliper pig
Magnetic flux pig
Ultrasonic pig
Inertial mapping unit
Inspection of flexibles
Other inspection technologies
Case study

Non-standard pigging operations

Requirements for non-standard pigging
Non-standard pigging/inspection technologies
Stuck/stalled pig contingencies

Pipeline isolation

High friction pigs
Types of plug
Plug design
Deployment
Setting/unsetting
Retrieval
Environmental issues

Learning Outcomes

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

Location	Start Date	End Date	Number of Days	Timings
Virtual (Live Instruction)	29th January 2024	1st February 2024	4	09:00 to 13:00 (with regular breaks)
Virtual (Live Instruction)	18th June 2024	19th June 2024	2	09:00 to 16:30 (with regular breaks)
Virtual (Live Instruction)	8th October 2024	9th October 2024	2	09:00 to 16:30 (with regular breaks)

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Individual Course Access

£1,195

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Access to Jeenius Platform: Unlock a realm of additional resources, peer forums, and expert interactions extending your learning beyond the classroom.
Industry Expert Interaction: Network and learn from seasoned industry professionals throughout the course, discussing real-world challenges and solutions.

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Pigging and Plugging

Mastering Pigging: A Comprehensive Two-Day Course for Industry Professionals

Interactive Learning

Crafted with Industry, for Industry

Module Highlights