Apache pigPRO™ Intrusive Passage Indicators

Inline Services is proud to be the exclusive U.S. distributor of the Apache pigPROTM

The Apache pigPRO series of intrusive pig passage indicators provides accurate and reliable detection of pipeline pigs. Featuring a patented fluid seal design and high quality of Canadian workmanship,  pigPROs™ are depended upon by pipeline operators worldwide.

The pigPRO provides a dependable signal of a pig pass using a visual, electrical or combination signal.

pigPRO™ is a trademark of Apache Pipeline Products and protected by U.S. patent 5263220

OPTIONS

  • Visual and/or Electrical indication
  • Automatic Reset
  • Explosion Proof available
  • Visual Flag/manual reset
  • Flange Mount – Flange base models are manufactured to mount to existing flanged connections and are available in class 150, 300, 600 or 900 ANSI flanges; Conversion kits are also available which enable installation onto the mountings of other manufacturers

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Rugged, Tough Design for harsh applications
  • Stainless Steel internal parts saturated with durable corrosion resistant coating
  • rugged units are constructed of stainless steel internal parts impregnated with a durable corrosion resistant coating.
  • Bi-directional activation
  • On-stream installation/removal capability
  • Plunger sensitivity/penetration adjustments.
  • Unique patented fluid seal design does not allow paraffin or other objects to obstruct the operational mechanisms
  • Hemispherical plunger eliminates the need for Operator to align the device
  • Fluorocarbon “O” rings

Simple Pigging System with Drop-Out

This animation demonstrates an Inline Services VIPRS pig running through a line where a JB pig receiver unit is present. Before the pig is placed in the line the valve has been closed so that no product is present behind the VIPRS pig. As the pig moves through the line the inside of the pipe is cleaned and excess product is pushed through to the destination. Once the pig triggers the magnetic pig senor and reaches the JB receiver unit, the unit is removed with the pig inside. Once the pig is removed, the receiver is returned to the pipe.

Simple Pigging System Closure

This animation demonstrates a simple pigging system closure. Inline’s VIPRS pig is positioned in the launcher as the product is run through the pipeline. At the end of the product run, the VIPRS pig is launched to remove all product from the line. The pig will trigger the indicator to alert that the pig has reached the end of the line.

Bi-Directional Pigging

This animation demonstrates Bi Directional Pigging. Inline’s VIPRS pig positioned in the launcher as product is run through the pipeline. At the end of the product run, the VIPRS pig is launched to remove all product from the line. When the VIPRS pig reaches the JB receiver, the propelling media is turned-off. When this happens the VIPRS pig is resting at the jail bar in the JB receiver; propellant is used on the receiver side of the pig to return it to the launcher.

Automated CIP System

This animation demonstrates a fully automated VIPRS bi directional pigging process system with CIP. Inline’s VIPRS pig is first positioned in the pig launcher. The product is pumped from the storage tank to the destination. The VIPRS pig is then launched to push the remaining product to the destination and captured in the VIPRS wash chamber at the destination station. Next, the CIP solution is pumped through the line to wash the chamber and pig. Finally, the pig pushes the CIP solution out of the piping and leaving the pig clean and ready for the next product run.