{"id":6885,"date":"2020-06-11T16:13:48","date_gmt":"2020-06-11T21:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inlineservicesnew.flywheelsites.com\/?p=6885"},"modified":"2020-06-12T10:19:11","modified_gmt":"2020-06-12T15:19:11","slug":"pipeline-pigging-education-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inlineservices.com\/News\/pipeline-pigging-education-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Pipeline Pigging Education Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><strong><em>\u201cIf you think education is expensive, try ignorance.\u201d<\/em> ~ Andy McIntyre<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pigging industry veterans have observed evolution and innovation in the design and manufacturing process of pigs leading to great successes in the industry.\u00a0 Despite the innovations, an area that continues to challenge all players involved; Pig Manufactures, Operators and Pipeline Maintenance companies is the education and training of pigging products, methods\u2019 and best practices.<\/p>\n<p>Players have their own perspective on the value of education when it comes to pipeline pigging:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pig Manufacturers:<\/strong> Selling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inlineservices.com\/product-category\/pipeline-pigs\/\">cleaning pigs<\/a> to an educated customer who understands the style options available and how to use them is the \u201cdream scenario\u201d. Using the right pig, at the right time, and in a specific application leads to positive results. Positive results make happy customers. Happy customers will (theoretically) buy more pigs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pipeline Operators:<\/strong> Typically, operators understand pigging basics, and likely have the most experienced personnel on-board, but they often contract pigging work to 3<sup>rd<\/sup> party maintenance companies. Operators are not in the business of educating contractors about pigging. Their priority is making sure that their pipeline carries the right amount of product to the right customer, as quickly as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pipeline Maintenance Companies (3<sup>rd<\/sup> Party Contractors):<\/strong> Maintenance companies are in the business of providing capable and reliable field personnel with a broad range of experience to ensure safe and efficient pipeline maintenance. Field personnel with pigging program expertise varies greatly. In some cases, they may be responsible for pig selection and run frequency, but pigging is only one of many services they provide to Operators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The “Old” Approach to Pigging:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The old standard approach of running pigs until they stop bringing-out debris and then you \u201cthink line is clean\u201d, is outdated, yet still used in today\u2019s market. \u00a0The \u201cold school\u201d approach leads to real uncertainty of line\u2019s actual condition. The condition of the line is critical to achieving the Operators primary goal. Can you see the disconnect?<\/p>\n<p>Pigs are tools. Like any other mechanical trade, understanding the tools you use to accomplish a task is crucial.\u00a0 For example, just as you would not use a socket wrench to hammer in a nail, you would not use a 2 or 5lb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inlineservices.com\/product-category\/pipeline-pigs\/poly-foam-pigs\/\">foam pig<\/a> to remove <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inlineservices.com\/applications\/wax-removal\/\">wax in a line<\/a>.\u00a0 However, you would use a 2 or 5lb foam pig as Phase 1 of a cleaning program to evaluate a line is \u201cgood\u201d to move to Phase 2 of the cleaning program.<\/p>\n<p>Another next step in the pigging education process is understanding the different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inlineservices.com\/applications\/\">applications<\/a> where pigs are used. Of course, every application is different, but there are general \u201crules of thumb\u201d that can assist in developing an intelligent cleaning program.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, understanding the \u201crules of thumb\u201d such as pipeline characteristics, operating parameters, historical pigging records, and how to make data driven decisions on pig type and run frequency using this data is the crowning jewel of building an effective pigging program. The type of product present in the line is a big factor in your cleaning program. Liquid lines generally require a different style cleaning program than gas pipelines. Diesel or gasoline pipelines are generally clean products and might not require same style cleaning pigs than pipelines that transport Crude or other heavy products.\u00a0 Gas pipelines also vary with style of pigs required based on their product and terrain where many \u201chigh\/low\u201d areas might catch many liquids that might be in pipelines.<\/p>\n<p>Can you create a pigging program without an understanding of some or all of the above? \u00a0Yes. Will it be an effective and efficient pigging program? What do you think?<\/p>\n<p><strong>An Educated Approach to Cleaning Program Development:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once the \u201cbasics\u201d of pigging education are covered, the next step to developing an \u201cIntelligent\u201d or \u201cSmart\u201d cleaning program is using tools to measure, monitor and record the effectiveness of specific cleaning pigs as well as the run frequency and the effectiveness of any chemicals being used.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the \u201csmart\u201d approach to developing a pigging program consists of:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Use of field level training and Qualification of personnel<\/li>\n<li>Pipeline characteristics and operating parameters<\/li>\n<li>Historical pigging records, if available<\/li>\n<li>Select\/design cleaning pigs that are Fit-For-Purpose (FFP)<\/li>\n<li>Develop a cleaning program that satisfies the pipeline goal<\/li>\n<li>Monitor &amp; measure the performance and effectiveness using the PET, PPT, SCP &amp; PMS in conjunction with Pig Run Reports (PRR\u2019s).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Why Is There Minimal Emphasis Placed on Education?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is no clear-cut explanation, but factors that might influence the education process might be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cost<\/li>\n<li>Time<\/li>\n<li>Lack of Training Resources<\/li>\n<li>Lack of Training Accountability<\/li>\n<li>Industry Culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What Does The Future Hold?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although it may be obvious how more education can benefit all players involved, the issue is complex. We have observed regulations for pipelines and facilities increase almost every year. Pipeline Integrity regulations are currently in place and appear to become tighter in all aspects. So, it is also conceivable that regulations will require the same training and qualification for cleaning pigging programs as currently required for other pipeline maintenance operations.\u00a0 If this happens, it could be the catalyst for more change in the Pipeline Industry. With increased regulations comes the issue of accountability, which is a separate discussion altogether.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><strong>Need Help Creating A Pigging Program That Works? We Can Help!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to being a pipeline pig manufacturer, Inline Services also specializes in developing customized Pigging Programs and Training Services to pipeline operators and maintenance companies.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inlineservices.com\/meet-the-team\/\">Our team<\/a> of pigging experts evaluate your application, goals and resources to create an intelligent cleaning program that will streamline your pipeline maintenance efforts.\u00a0 For more information about how Inline Services can assist in the development of an intelligent cleaning program call us at | or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inlineservices.com\/contact-us\/\">click here<\/a> to send us an email.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 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wp-image-6866\" width=\"340\" height=\"246\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inlineservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Rick-MeadepicWeb340x240.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.inlineservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Rick-MeadepicWeb340x240.jpg\" alt=\"Rick Meade | Author\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27340%27%20height%3D%27246%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20340%20246%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27340%27%20height%3D%27246%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inlineservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Rick-MeadepicWeb340x240-200x145.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.inlineservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Rick-MeadepicWeb340x240.jpg 340w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-desc\"><div class=\"person-author\"><div class=\"person-author-wrapper\"><span class=\"person-name\">Rick Meade | Author<\/span><span class=\"person-title\">Consultant | Active Speed Control Services | SCP Tool<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-content fusion-clearfix\">Rick served as our General Manager in 2007 and returned to us in April 2020 as a Consultant for our Speed Control Pig division. He has spent over 35+ years with various U.S. companies from construction of pipelines to repair, and primarily focused on inspection of oil and gas transmission pipelines using In-Line Inspection tools. In the last several years, Rick has assisted Operators\/Contractors with developing or reinforcing the value of pipeline cleaning programs with both standard and specialty cleaning tools. Rick is a member of several Pipeline Groups including NACE, INGAA and API, and has written and published articles in various Trade Journals.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-person person fusion-person-left fusion-person-2 fusion-person-icon-top\"><div class=\"person-desc\"><div class=\"person-author\"><div class=\"person-author-wrapper\"><span class=\"person-name\">Connie Quinn-Reese | Coauthor<\/span><span class=\"person-title\">Director of Marketing<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"person-content fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sharing-box fusion-sharing-box-1 boxed-icons\" 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