Plan Optimization of the Pigging and Pressure Testing for Long-Distance Pipelines

Long-distance pipeline pigging and pressure testing is an important process for pipeline construction. In this process, the comprehensive property which includes the mechanical performance, manufacturing quality and construction quality of pipeline will be tested. Meanwhile, pipeline running salty on the design pressure in the operation process is inspected. The effect of long-distance pipeline pigging and pressure testing work depends on many factors, such as type selection of equipment, height difference of terrain, segment technology and construction process. Each of the factors is closely related to the safety, efficiency and success or failure of this work. In this paper, the pigging and pressure testing program in large diameter pipeline is studied during the construction process of western pipeline. Firstly, equipment is selected rationally, including air compressor, feed and booster pump, pressure test head, and pig. Secondly, segment of pigging and pressure testing is simplified. Finally, measures of dealing with troubles in pigging are optimized, for example, air leakage of pig and getting stuck. By taking these measures, the authors designed the program of a section of gas transmitting from west to east project. The practice shows that construction period is shortened and equipment capacity factor is improved obviously. In short, these measures are helpful to pigging and pressure testing in long-distance pipeline for enhancing effect, saving energy and safety.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784412619.024
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  • © 2013 American Society of Civil Engineers.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Ran, Xiaofeng
  • Zhou, Qinglin
  • Yang, Ting
• Conference:
  • International Conference on Pipelines and Trenchless Technology
  • Location: Wuhan , China
  • Date: 2012-10-19 to 2012-10-22
• Publication Date: 2012-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Pagination: pp 209-215
• Monograph Title: ICPTT 2012: Better Pipeline Infrastructure for a Better Life

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction; Optimization; Pipelines
• Uncontrolled Terms: Pigging; Pressure tests
• Geographic Terms: China
• Subject Areas: Construction; Pipelines; I50: Construction and Supervision of Construction;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01523829
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9780784412619
• Files: TRIS, ASCE
• Created Date: Apr 30 2014 10:12AM