Pipeline Pigging Operations

An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Pipeline Pigging Operations

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Classroom sessions
DateVenueFee
12-16 May 2025Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
17-21 Nov 2025Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
23-27 Mar 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT

Training Course Overview

This Pipeline Pigging Operations training course aims to cover the industry standards and practices for inspecting and monitoring the condition of pipeline systems using pigging devices. The ultimate goal is to enhance maintenance and improve pipeline operational efficiency. The course will offer guidance on conducting inspections, identifying pipeline defects, and detecting potential failures caused by material degradation or other operational factors. Participants will be introduced to risk analysis related to equipment failures, along with available prevention and remediation technologies. Additionally, the course will introduce and explain the Fitness for Service (FFS) methodology.

The training will include several workshops focused on real-world industrial problems, fostering discussions and the exchange of experiences.

The training course will feature:

  • Methods for inspection and effective maintenance of pipeline systems.
  • Planning and practical issues regarding pigging devices
  • Data collection and analysis of smart pig NDT tests
  • Development of maintenance and repair program based on inspection
  • Analysis of cases studies during several workshops

Training Course Objectives

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

  • Understand the requirements of industry standards for pipeline inspection:
  • Carry out inspection of pipeline systems with NDT testing instrumentation
  • Develop efficient maintenance programmes
  • Implement technologies recommended for repairs and alterations

Designed for

This training course is designed to benefit all levels of Technical Personnel in industry who deal with Piping System operation and maintenance:

  • Plant professionals dealing with operation pipeline systems
  • Engineers responsible for reliability of operation
  • Engineers and technical staff in charge of inspection and condition monitoring
  • Technical professionals involved in technical support and maintenance and repair
  • Engineers in charge of planning of new pipelines and retrofitting old ones

Learning Methods

The training course will be conducted along workshop principles with formal lectures and interactive worked examples included. The emphasis in the course will be on the explanation of all technical phenomena and providing answers to the problems that are encountered in everyday industrial practice related to inspection, maintenance, repair and alterations of pipeline systems

Each learning point will be reinforced with practical examples and video presentations that will be included in several workshops based on the team work. There will be ample opportunities for active discussion and sharing professional experiences and exchange that will help solidify the gained knowledge. All course materials will be provided to the participants.

The Course Outline

Day One: 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 Two: Types of Pigging Devices
  • Review of pig cleaning devices
  • Pigging challenges: pipe bends, tees and valves
  • Pipelines with multiple diameters
  • Piggability of special fittings
  • Assessing of pig’s performance
  • Workshop: Examples and solutions
Day Three: 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 Four: 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 Five: 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

The Certificate

  • Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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