In pipeline transportation, pigging is the practice of using pipeline inspection gauges or gadgets, devices generally referred to as pigs or scrapers, to perform various maintenance operations. This is done …

SO WHAT IS PIGGING? In the process industries, pigging refers to technology that uses specialist projectiles to recover, rather than waste, residual liquid in pipelines or industrial tubing.

Mar 7, 2023 · What is pipeline pigging in simple terms? Pipeline pigging is the process of sending a device called a “pig” through a pipeline to clean, separate products, or inspect the internal condition …

Oct 9, 2025 · Complete pipeline pigging guide covering intelligent pigs, cleaning procedures, safety protocols, and construction vs operational pigging for oil & gas pipelines.

Sep 13, 2024 · Pigging involves the insertion of a pig into the pipeline at a location such as a valve or pump station. The pig is propelled through the pipeline by the flow of the product or by another …

Mar 17, 2025 · To maintain gas flow and operational integrity of the gathering pipelines, operators mechanically push these condensates out of the low elevations and down the pipeline by an …

Sep 7, 2025 · The pigging process refers to the insertion, propulsion, and retrieval of pigs through pressurized pipelines. This process is used to maintain flow efficiency, identify defects, remove …

Pigging is a maintenance process used in pipeline systems to clean, inspect, or repair the inside of pipes without interrupting the flow of the substance being transported.

Mar 8, 2024 · pigging is widely employed for pipeline inspection purposes such as wall thickness measurement and detection of spanning and burial. Pigging is also run for coating the inside surface …

The pigging process involves inserting a pig into a ‘pig launcher’ – a funnel-shaped Y section in the pipeline. The pressure difference between the launcher and the receiver (located at the other end of …