P and GJ focus on advances in pigging

Journal Article · Sun Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1991 · Pipeline and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:7310269

Pipeline pigs are involved in every aspect of an energy pipeline's life. From cleaning pigs run through a new line to swabbing pigs used in decommissioning an energy pipeline after a long and useful service life, pigs perform hundreds of functions in pipeline operations and maintenance. This paper reports that as the demands on energy pipeline operators have grown over the years, so have the capabilities of pipeline pigs. Advanced in-line inspection systems, packed with sophisticated hardware, now allow operators to detect problems in a pipeline long before they can become an accident. From the simple inflatable pigs to complex survey tools, modern pigs are an invaluable asset in operating an energy pipeline.

• OSTI ID: 7310269
• Journal Information: Pipeline and Gas Journal; (United States), Vol. 218:12; ISSN 0032-0188
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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