Course Description

The use of in-line tools for inspection and cleaning is accepted as essential for the safe and profitable operation of all pipelines. Now, Regulations require internal inspections using geometry pigs for detecting changes in circumference and MFL or ultrasonic pigs for determining wall anomalies, or wall loss due to corrosion in onshore pipelines in the US. Offshore, pipeline operators wage a constant battle for flow assurance against paraffin, hydrate, and asphaltene formation in deep-water lines, and pigging technology combined with chemical treatment is their primary weapon. This Course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of utility and in-line inspection pigging. Led by four of the most experienced, independent experts in this field today, the course will be conducted as a workshop, and attendees will be actively encouraged to participate. The course content will be fully illustrated, with actual pigs and models being used to aid understanding and help overcome any language difficulties. Comprehensive course notes will be provided, which will form a valuable source of reference afterwards.
 

Course Goal

To enhance the participants’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to understand pig types and technology and have an overview of ILI data reporting, and details of pipeline preparation, project planning, procedures, general operations and safety related to pigging activities.
 

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participant will be able to:

• Understand pigging for operation and maintenance.
• Be familiar with in-line inspection (ILI) tools - theory, performance, and detection limits.
• Design and implement an in-line inspection (ILI) program.
• Prepare for (ILI).
• Understand post in-line inspection issues.

Who Can Benefit

• Project Managers
• Engineers
• Maintenance and Technical Personnel Responsible for Pipeline Integrity Assurance, Flow Assurance, Corrosion Control, And Safety.