Equipment

Pig launcher / receiver

Pig Launchers and Receivers

Pig launchers and receivers for pipeline cleaning, gauging and inline inspection.

Pig Launchers and Receivers: Pig launcher or receiver functional diagramPig-trap package boundaryPipelinePipelineconnectionPipelineconnectionPipelinePig launcher or receiverQuick-openingclosureDrain and vent

Purpose

Safely launch and receive cleaning and inspection tools for the specified pipeline conditions.

Arrangement and integration

Equipment functional diagram

The diagram identifies the principal process duties, equipment connections and product handover points. Final scope, redundancy and battery limits are established from project data.

Pig launcher / receiverPig launcher or receiver functional diagramArrangement and scope diagram
Pig Launchers and Receivers: Pig launcher or receiver functional diagramPig-trap package boundaryPipelinePipelineconnectionPipelineconnectionPipelinePig launcher or receiverQuick-openingclosureDrain and vent
Process mediumDrain

The diagram shows a typical pig-trap connection. Launcher or receiver duty determines the valve, drain and vent operating sequence.

Engineering basis

Design parameters

Final ratings, materials and supply scope are established from project-specific operating data.

Servicecomposition and physical properties
Capacityminimum / normal / maximum cases
Inlet and outlet conditionspressure, temperature and allowable losses
Arrangementredundancy, automation and battery limits to project requirements

Process functions

Principal process duties

  • Pig launching or receiving
  • Pressure equalization, drainage and venting
  • Closure-position and pressure monitoring

Typical scope

Main equipment

  • 01

    Main process vessel or package

  • 02

    Skid, supports, platforms and piping

  • 03

    Valves, instrumentation and protection systems

  • 04

    Insulation, heat tracing, shelter and electrical systems as required

Questionnaire

Data required for engineering

Worked examples and vessel-volume fields are retained. Use them as guidance or provide parameters from an existing design.

  1. 01

    Process fluid and physical properties

  2. 02

    Flow, pressure and temperature for all cases

  3. 03

    Required process result and allowable pressure drop

  4. 04

    Materials, climate and installation category

  5. 05

    Dimensional constraints, battery limits and automation requirements

Proposal request

Operating data for a technical and commercial proposal

Attach the completed questionnaire or provide the principal operating data below. Equipment scope, design ratings and battery limits follow engineering review.

Email the questionnaire, specification and attachments

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