Pipeline Cleaning Applications
Pipeline cleanliness improves product quality, boosts operating efficiency, and mitigates debris-inflicted damage to plants such as compressors. From the day the pipeline is constructed, it will need cleaning with pigs to remove weld slag, hydro test water, and general construction debris such as welding rods. As pipelines age, debris such as scale, wax, and other deposits will accumulate. Operational and product conditions that encourage corrosion can affect the useful life of the pipeline and affect system integrity, issues that show up across nearly every category of pipeline pigging applications, which is why choosing the right pipeline pigging equipment matters at every stage.
Knowledge of what is in the pipe, the rate of debris deposition, and where problems originate, together with an understanding of general pipeline design, is invaluable for developing an effective cleaning and maintenance program. Major failures can be avoided with regular maintenance, and identifying the right pipeline pigging applications for your system early on helps prevent costly downtime later.
When it comes to pipeline applications, whatever is pumpable can also bring things to a halt. From unwanted debris buildup to a complete blockage, the best way to overcome pipeline flow issues is pigging. At Inline Services, we produce pigging and liquid product recovery equipment that boosts production capacity by improving flow rates while reducing downtime and waste. Below is a breakdown of the different types of pigs and the pipeline pigging applications they benefit, along with the pipeline pigging systems designed to support each one.
Our Pigging Systems
Inline Services is a leading manufacturer of pigging devices and product recovery systems for demanding applications. Our pipeline pigging systems are engineered to handle everything from routine cleaning runs to aggressive corrosion control and product recovery, giving operators the flexibility to address a wide range of pipeline pigging applications without switching vendors. We deliver safe and effective custom solutions for your application from design and manufacture to implementation and upkeep. Every piece of pipeline pigging equipment we build is tailored to your line size, product, and operating conditions to maximize performance and minimize downtime.
Pigging Products
- Steel Mandrel Pigs
- Poly Foam Pigs
- Pipeline Spheres
- Urethane Pigs
- Custom Pig Configuration
- Speed Control Cleaning Pigs
Pig Parts And Accessories
Equipment And Detection
- Tracking Equipment
- Apache pigPRO Intrusive Passage Indicators
- Non-Intrusive Pig Signalers
- Dewatering Bags
- Dust Bags
- Pig Pole Combo
Product Recovery Systems
Extreme Flow Pipeline Pigs
In large pipelines with ultra-high velocities, operators are often reluctant to reduce flow for pigging, since it cuts into revenue-generating delivery. We’ve designed bypass pigs that react to speed changes and automatically slow down or speed up, one of the most demanding pipeline pigging applications we support. Our pipeline pigging equipment for extreme-flow use is built with durable materials to withstand continuous high-speed wear.
New Pipeline Construction Cleaning
Inline Services manufactures pipeline pigs for new construction cleaning and commissioning. Before a new line goes into service, weld slag, mill scale, dirt, and hydrostatic test water must be removed to protect equipment and ensure accurate results. These commissioning runs are among the most common pipeline pigging applications operators encounter. We supply the pipeline pigging systems needed to gauge, clean, and dewater new construction efficiently, reducing startup delays.
Liquid Removal Pigging
Corrosion is inevitable within a pipeline, but proactive maintenance, including regular liquid removal, can save thousands, if not millions, in repair and clean-up costs. Trapped liquids accelerate internal corrosion and create slugging issues downstream. Liquid removal is one of the most frequent pipeline pigging applications across gas transmission systems. Our pipeline pigging equipment for liquid removal sweeps lines clean without leaving pockets behind.
Black Powder Pipeline Prevention
Inline Services designs pipeline pigs that aid in both the prevention and removal of black powder, a fine corrosion byproduct that can damage compressors and foul instrumentation. Managing it is one of the more disruptive pipeline pigging applications operators face. Our pipeline pigging systems combine brush, magnetic, and scraper technology to capture black powder, while our pipeline pigging equipment for prevention helps control the corrosion that generates it.
Pipeline Wax Removal Pigs
Crude oil and gas condensates contain varying amounts of wax or paraffin, which deposit on pipe walls as temperature and pressure drop. Over time, these deposits restrict flow and increase pumping costs. Wax control is one of the most routine pipeline pigging applications in crude and condensate service. We offer cutting and scraping pigs built for wax removal, giving operators reliable pipeline pigging equipment to keep flow assurance on track.
Pipeline Corrosion Control Pigging
Inline provides aggressive pigs for pipeline corrosion control, including brush designs to address pitting from bacterial corrosion. Consistent mechanical cleaning is one of the most effective pipeline pigging applications for slowing corrosion’s progression. Our pipeline pigging systems for corrosion control range from soft-brush pigs for light scale to hardened designs capable of removing severe pitting and buildup.
Routine Pipeline Pigging Maintenance
Maintaining a routine pigging program keeps a pipeline in good condition, maintains optimal flow, and reduces damage to plants while avoiding eventual failures. A well-planned maintenance schedule is one of the most valuable pipeline pigging applications an operator can implement, catching debris buildup, corrosion, and wax accumulation before they become larger problems. We help develop pigging frequencies suited to your line conditions and supply the pipeline pigging equipment needed to run consistent cleaning cycles without interrupting operations.
Pipeline ILI Pre Clean
We specialize in gathering intelligence about a pipeline’s internal condition to determine efficient maintenance programs. Before an in-line inspection (ILI) tool can generate accurate data, the line must be debris-free, making pre-clean runs one of the most critical pipeline pigging applications ahead of any inspection campaign. Our pipeline pigging systems gauge, clean, and prepare lines to ILI vendor specs for reliable data on the first pass.