Pigging of Pipelines

[Johnrem]

Dears;

Could you please explain the use of these different pigs:
a)Brush pig:
b) Gauging pig
c) Cup Pig
d) Foam Pig

Many thanks

 

[SJones]

http://www.ppsa-online.com/pigging-terms.php

http://www.ppsa-online.com/about-pigs.php

Take a surf around the site.

Steve Jones
Materials & Corrosion Engineer

http://www.oilandgaspeople.com/cv/11499664

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/8/83b/b04

 

[BigInch]

Some of your terms arn't found in the list, so
a) Brush pig: see cleaning pig
b) Gauging pig see listing
c) Cup Pig often used for separating two fluids, as in batching pig
d) Foam Pig used for semi-drying soaking up liquids, such as after a hydrotest


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