Engueyelopedia > Blog > Process Design > Process Deliverables > P&ID Typicals and Symbols > Typical P&ID arrangement for Pig Launchers / Pig, Receivers Typical P&ID arrangement for Pig Launchers / Pig Receivers Best Checking Accounts _ | [Free Dating Sites coma | op ot oo a ° ae ‘A BYPASS LINE 0 TO FLARE astesiie ae UP rue x1 ® _ oD Ne a ouick 1 ea @Qs 0 ore rey TAD Bane KI __ ie amar [ vasa om (*) Refer to EnggCyclopedia's Tupical P&UD arzansement fr PSV Pig launchers and receivers are commonly used in upstream oil and gas industry for caning of pipelines carrying crude cil, natural gas and water from oil wells. pig isa bullet shaped object which fits the pipeline from inside. The pig launcher launches the pig into pipeline and the "upstream pressure pushes the pig to other end of the pipeline where it is received by the pig launcher. Hence generally arrangement for pig launchers and receivers are essentially the same, except forthe difference between "Kicker line’ position for launchers and receivers. The sample drawing presents this general arrangement common to pig launchers and receivers. Best Cars Best Stocks To Buy nena | on 087 D> 1. Proper equipment symbol for pig launcher (vertical or horizontal) should be selected first ofall as shown in the presented drawing. This should be selected fiom the list of equipment symbols on the legend sheets ofa particular project. 2, The major and minor barrels of the pig trap should be indicated as shown in the sample drawing, Minor barrel size is equal to pipeline size and the major barre size is slightly larger, 3. Al the nozzles on the pig launcher should then be correctly represented with size and flanges. This includes door on the launcher, pig outlet to pipeline, kicker line, balancing line, PSV connection, purge, vent, drain and instrument nozzles, as shown in the sample drawing presented here Typical instrumentation on the pig launcher would be pressure gauges and transmitters and pig indicators to know if the pig has been launched (or arrived in the case of pig receivers). 4, Different lines connected to the pig launcher are the next to be drawn up. Line number, material class, size ete. is to be correctly assigned to each of the lines Kicker Line is used to pressurize the upstream side of pig soit can be launched, In case of receiver, kicker line provides an outlet for fluids artiving in the pig trap. Normally when pigeing is not being performed, kicker line is closed using normally closed valve 6. Balancing line connceting the kicker line to minor barrel of the pig launcher, helps lower the pressure differential so that sudden shooting of the pig will not damage downstream automatic valves, 7. A bypass line of the pig launcher is the normal route for the fluids when pigging is not taking place. This section upstream to the shutdown valve at beginning of pipeline can be protected against overpressure as indicated in the sample draving, 8. The hand operated valve (HV) on the bypass line is used to create a pressure differential for launching the pig (also for receiving the pig). A pressure differential indicator (PDI) has to be available to the HV operator to monitor the pressure differential 9. On the outlet of the pig launcher, another hand operated automatic valve is provided to open up the launcher upon pressurization. 10. The pig launcher (and receiver) are also protected against overpressure with a PSV which discharges to flare, Typical representation of PSVs can be referred to in another article, 11, Isolation valves, spectacle blinds, spacers ete, to be used for maintenance should be drawn up next, on various lines to and from the pig trap. The spectacle blinds, spacers etc. are usually connected right next to the isolation valves and equipment nozzles, as indicated inthe sample drawingpresented here. 12, Drains should be provided cither on major or minor barrel or on both for complete draining of the pig trap after the pig is Ieunched or received, Sample drawing has indicated drains on both the bartels. These drains are connected tothe closed drain system, 13. Vents to flate and to atmosphere are required on pig launchers. Venting to flare for depressurization of the pig launcher can be achieved using bypass on the relief valve. For ‘maintenance, wien pig is not in operation it can be vented to atmosphere. 14, Autility connection is required to purge the pig launcher / receiver after the pigging is done and the pig tap is depressurized and drained, A nitrogen connection should normally be provided as indicated in the sample drawing, 15. Most of the guidelines mentioned for Luxury SUVs Best Tablets Best Credit Cards Best SUVs Natural Gas Investments pig launchers also hold good for pig [Free Resume Templates High Yield CDs 16, All the guidelines given here are very [Dividend Income Funds Best Checking Accounts ‘general and may be modified as per specific requirements of any particular [Equifax Free Credit Reprot project. Best Credit Cards Natural Gas Investments Best Dental Plans Best SUVs Bane ome D> Vote and Shara! 2 2 ° 6 Awesome —inspiing Love ke No related Pages. No related Pages. 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