Piping System operators in Orlando Florida have options when it comes to keeping their pipes clean. One of those options is pipe pigging. The petroleum industry has used pipe pigs in it's large diameter pipes for several years. Smaller diameter pigs are becoming more common now and are often used in both continuous process and batch process systems. Pipe pigs help plant operators find an increase in efficiency and a reduction in costs.
One might think of a pipe pig as a "plug" that moves along inside the pipe, scraping the inside wall as it goes along. This helps in cleaning, or in product purging. A pipe pig can be used in almost any section of pipe including pipes between blending, holding or filling systems. Systems in many industries can be fitted with a pipe pig system. They have been used with products such as paint, chemical, toiletries, cosmetics, edibles and even sewage. Pigs can be used in batch processes to empty the pipes between batches, or even run backward to return unused product to it's tank. This is usually done at the end of a batch or between batches. Your Orlando Florida Pipe system may require pigging for cleaning and maintenance, but you might also need the services of a "Smart Pig". Smart pigs are used to inspect the pipes from the inside. They can be used to identify sections in need of repair and can be used to re-map pipes whose final build doesn't actually match the design as it was on paper. A pipe pig causes little to no interruption in service and minimal product loss at the extraction point. Pipe pigs cannot pass butterfly or reduced port valves. Full port/ full bore ball valves do not cause an issue as they accomdate the same diameter pig as the pipe. Why are they called "Pigs"? The original Pipe Pigs included wire which scrapped the sides of the pipe as it passed. This scraping caused a squealing sound, similar to swine, granting its porcine name. It has also been given a "Backronym" of either "Pipeline Inspection Gauge" or "Pipeline Intervention Gadget". Businesses in Orlando, like the rest of Florida, must do all they can to protect our environment. That obviously means preventing contamination. It also means conserving resources as much as possible. Professional Pipe Pigging can play a significant role in reducing the impact of batch operations. Without a pig, a batch process that handles different products for each batch would require water, solvent or the next product to be used to clear the line between batches. Each of these options generated waste. A modern pigging system can reclaim the unused portion of the prior batch while clearing the line for the new batch. It's a win all the way around! If your Orlando pipe system is in need of cleaning, inspection or you need to consider a batch pigging system, Contact Professional Piping Services, Inc.
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