GB2196715B - Method of launching a pig into a pipeline - Google Patents
Method of launching a pig into a pipelineInfo
- Publication number
- GB2196715B GB2196715B GB8625692A GB8625692A GB2196715B GB 2196715 B GB2196715 B GB 2196715B GB 8625692 A GB8625692 A GB 8625692A GB 8625692 A GB8625692 A GB 8625692A GB 2196715 B GB2196715 B GB 2196715B
- Authority
- GB
- United Kingdom
- Prior art keywords
- launching
- pig
- pipeline
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Fee Related
Links
Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L55/00—Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
- F16L55/26—Pigs or moles, i.e. devices movable in a pipe or conduit with or without self-contained propulsion means
- F16L55/46—Launching or retrieval of pigs or moles
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B08—CLEANING
- B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
- B08B9/00—Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto
- B08B9/02—Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
- B08B9/027—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
- B08B9/04—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
- B08B9/053—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction
- B08B9/055—Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction the cleaning devices conforming to, or being conformable to, substantially the same cross-section of the pipes, e.g. pigs or moles
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
- Pipeline Systems (AREA)
- Investigating Or Analyzing Materials By The Use Of Magnetic Means (AREA)
- Cleaning In General (AREA)
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB8625692A GB2196715B (en) | 1986-10-27 | 1986-10-27 | Method of launching a pig into a pipeline |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB8625692A GB2196715B (en) | 1986-10-27 | 1986-10-27 | Method of launching a pig into a pipeline |
Publications (3)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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GB8625692D0 GB8625692D0 (en) | 1986-11-26 |
GB2196715A GB2196715A (en) | 1988-05-05 |
GB2196715B true GB2196715B (en) | 1990-06-06 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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GB8625692A Expired - Fee Related GB2196715B (en) | 1986-10-27 | 1986-10-27 | Method of launching a pig into a pipeline |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
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GB (1) | GB2196715B (en) |
Families Citing this family (12)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2244780A (en) * | 1990-05-16 | 1991-12-11 | Phoenix Inspection Systems Lim | A method and system for delivering an expansionary head |
FR2694067B1 (en) * | 1992-07-24 | 1994-10-07 | Gaz De France | Device for inspecting a gas transport pipe, for example. |
NO178276C (en) * | 1992-12-01 | 1996-02-21 | Ole Molaug | A vehicle |
NO306001B1 (en) * | 1998-04-01 | 1999-08-30 | Norske Stats Oljeselskap | System for dispatching a spike in an undersea pipeline |
FR2931531B1 (en) * | 2008-05-20 | 2010-06-11 | Gaz De France | TOOLING TOOL IN A FLOW CONTROL DEVICE'S FLUID CONTROL DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING THE SAME |
CA2738718A1 (en) | 2008-09-26 | 2010-04-01 | Integris Rentals, L.L.C. | Pipeline pig extractor and transport apparatus with wind guard |
WO2010139943A2 (en) * | 2009-06-04 | 2010-12-09 | Bp Exploration Operating Company Limited | Method and apparatus for removing a blockage from a flowline |
DE102015112658A1 (en) * | 2015-07-31 | 2017-02-02 | Rosen Swiss Ag | Device for feeding and discharging a pig into or out of a pipeline |
CA3023048C (en) | 2017-11-06 | 2024-01-02 | Warren Peterson | Apparatus and method for loading a pig into a pipeline |
US11925824B2 (en) * | 2018-08-13 | 2024-03-12 | Phillips 66 Company | Method and apparatus for launching and recovering a remote inspection device from a volatile liquid storage tank |
GB2581409A (en) * | 2018-09-20 | 2020-08-19 | Hydra Stop Llc | Systems and methods for managing a cable attached to an inspection probe disposed in a pressurized pipe |
GB2588111B (en) * | 2019-10-07 | 2022-01-19 | Subsea 7 Norway As | Launching pipeline pigs |
Citations (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB1278492A (en) * | 1969-08-06 | 1972-06-21 | Gen Descaling Co Ltd | Pipeline pig trap or launching unit |
GB1388426A (en) * | 1972-07-17 | 1975-03-26 | Gen Descalling Co Ltd | Pipeline pigging station |
GB2102095A (en) * | 1981-05-28 | 1983-01-26 | Gulf & Western Mfg Co | Device for launching spherical pigs into a pipeline |
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1986
- 1986-10-27 GB GB8625692A patent/GB2196715B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB1278492A (en) * | 1969-08-06 | 1972-06-21 | Gen Descaling Co Ltd | Pipeline pig trap or launching unit |
GB1388426A (en) * | 1972-07-17 | 1975-03-26 | Gen Descalling Co Ltd | Pipeline pigging station |
GB2102095A (en) * | 1981-05-28 | 1983-01-26 | Gulf & Western Mfg Co | Device for launching spherical pigs into a pipeline |
US4401133A (en) * | 1981-05-28 | 1983-08-30 | Gulf & Western Manufacturing Company | Device for launching spherical pigs into a pipeline |
Non-Patent Citations (2)
Title |
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Note: GB A 2102095 and US 4401133 are equiv * |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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GB8625692D0 (en) | 1986-11-26 |
GB2196715A (en) | 1988-05-05 |
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Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
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PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 19991027 |