What Are Smart Pigs?
Smart pigs, as the name suggests, are advanced pipeline-cleaning devices equipped with electronic sensors, ultrasound sensors, and recording and relaying systems.
Smart pigs are primarily used for pipeline inspection. With the help of smart pigs, pipeline operators don’t have to destroy a part of the pipeline to check for damage. A smart pig inspects the pipeline for any material buildup, damage, or leaks.
Know more about the pipeline pigging industry and different types of pipeline pigs.
How Smart Pigs Work
Smart pigs navigate through pipelines, collecting data on the condition of the pipeline’s interior. This non-destructive method allows for the identification of issues without the need for pipeline disassembly.
Benefits of Smart Pig Pipelines
- Non-Destructive Inspection: No need to disassemble the pipeline to inspect for damages.
- Comprehensive Data Collection: Smart pigs collect detailed data on the pipeline’s condition.
- Cost-Effective: Reduces the need for manual inspections, saving time and resources.
- Improved Safety: Early detection of issues prevents major failures and enhances pipeline safety.
What is intelligent pigging?
Intelligent pigging is done with the help of smart pigs. In intelligent pigging, the pipeline is first cleaned with the help of a regular pig, a utility pig, and then the smart pig is sent into the pipeline to inspect the interior of the pipeline.
The smart pig reports on the pipeline condition for any damages. If the pipeline is weak somewhere, the smart pig will spot it, record the details of damage or corrosion or any other problem, and report it with electronic transmitters. Some intelligent pigs also record the inspection data on a device mounted on the pig itself.
Smart Pigs Pipeline
Smart pigs pipeline or smart pig pipeline are the pipelines that are friendly for intelligent pigging. The smart pigs pipelines are mostly in the long pipelines that are spread across hundreds of kilometers like oil and gas, mining, and water pipelines.
The smart pigs are most useful in the incredibly long pipelines that are hard to inspect and cost a great deal of money and other resources.
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Solution for Industrial Pipe Cleaning
If you’re looking for efficient and reliable ways to clean your industrial pipes, Flowmore’s smart pigs are the answer. These innovative cleaning tools are designed to navigate even the most complex pipeline systems, removing debris and buildup to ensure optimal flow and performance. At Flowmore, we specialize in local industrial pipe cleaning services, using cutting-edge technology and expertise to deliver superior results.
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