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Magnetic Pigging
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Magnetic Pigging

1.    This is a part of pre-commissioning activity, which ensures that there is no deformity in pipeline. 2.    This is done prior…

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Receipt Terminal
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Receipt Terminal

1.    Receipt Terminal is provided at end location location of pipeline to facilitate handling and pumping of the product through the…

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Dispatch Terminal
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Dispatch Terminal

1.    Dispatch Terminal (DT) is provided at start location of pipeline to facilitate handling and pumping of the product through the…

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Intermediate Pigging
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Intermediate Pigging

1.    Intermediate Pigging (IP) stations are installed at regular intervals (as per design ~ 150 Kms.) having a Pig Launcher and…

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1.    Brush Pigs 2.    Gauge Pigs 3.    Spheres 4.    Intelligent Pigs

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Why Pigging
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Why Pigging

1.    Pipeline Cleaning 2.    Displacement 3.    Internal Inspection 4.    Batching

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Intelligent Pigs
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Intelligent Pigs

1.    The following should be considered in the design of pipelines, based on the requirements for intelligent pigging: 2.    The internal diameter…

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Double block and bleed
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Double block and bleed

1.    The isolation of the main stream and of the ancillary equipment on pig traps requires careful choice of valve type…

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Pipeline Pigging Operation
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Pipeline Pigging Operation

1.    All pipelines shall be suitable to pass pigs, even if pig traps are not permanently installed. 2.    Pigging should be used…

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Pipeline Pigging
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Pipeline Pigging

Pipelines get dirty during construction and regular operations. They can also get damaged due to mechanical handling, corrosion, environmental factors.…

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Pipeline Block Valves Actuation
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Pipeline Block Valves Actuation

1.    Three methods of operating block valves can be considered: locally, remotely and automatically. 2.    The appropriate method shall be determined from…

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