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VariPig provides support in all diameters including large diameter pipeline changes. Play Video VariPig - the multi-diameter pipeline pig To meet the demands of pigging increasingly ramified pipeline systems, there is a momentum to provide pipeline pigs with increased flexibility, adaptability, operational repeatability and improved efficiency.FTL Technology ripened the multi-diameter capable VariPig to meet these increased challenges and the modular system now has a proven track record of successful project completion in ‘difficult to pig’ pipelines.Varipig is the name given to our multi-diameter capable pigging system (Varipig is a patented system).Typically two suspension arm modules are coupled together or a single offset suspension arm module is created to build a Varipig for a given application. The vital suspension system comprises a number of suspension stovepipe unfluctuating to a inside piston, so that when one wheel arm deflects, the other stovepipe will moreover deflect. A spring loaded piston forces the suspension stovepipe outward. The vital principle of operation is that the combined total spring gravity vicarial on the pistons is greater than the weight of the pig therefore the pig rides on its true geometrical centreline.Any pipeline full-length causing the pig to deviate from the pipeline centreline is immediately countered by the restoring gravity thereby restoring centreline running.Repeated testing and field wits has shown that the Varipig suspension system will run within 0.2% of pipe centreline. Varipig suspension system The Varipig suspension system is the key to optimising any pigging operation due to the removal of typical key pig performance inhibitors:Drive pressure differentialWith pre-commissioning, commissioning and plane for operational cleaning having a low differential momentum pressure is considered as beneficial.The contribution to total pig friction (differential pressure wideness the pig) from the wheeled suspension modules is negligible in all pipeline diameters, as it is merely rolling friction from the wheels.Changes in diameterThe changes in a multi- diameter pipeline require shielding wringer when looking into seal diamond for the diameter changes. When operating in the larger diameter pipeline the seal needs to provide an constructive seal (e.g. for dewatering) but must then be worldly-wise to fold lanugo when inward the smaller diameter pipeline without inhibiting performance.Drive discs can be sized to requite the desired goody for a pigging operation by minimising the need to oversize to recoup for negotiating bends and pipeline features.Distance to TravelOne of the main objectives when looking at pigging long distances is seal wear both in unvarying sink and multi diameter pipelines.The functional discs will have controlled wear due to induced pig rotation by the suspension which in wearying or long operational runs gives optimum performance.Utilisation and repeatabilityThe vehicles can be quickly re-configured virtually the vital Varipig platform to perform multiple roles in a single run.The same vehicle can be used for variegated functions as the suspension can be tuned to worth for variegated load delivering requirements.Previous ExperiencesThe Varipig system has been shown to provide both a stable centralised rotating platform, to indulge optimised seal design/reduce seal wear, as well as requiring a low momentum pressure. The Varipig system has been successfully deployed within dual/multi-diameter pipeline systems and over long operational distances. UsingOil & GasNew deep waterOffshoreLong export linesDuel or multi-diameter History VariPig was designed and patented as a uncontrived result of the pipeline pig functional requirements for the Statoil Asgard Pipeline RFO commissioning project in 1998.  Early on in the diamond procedure for VariPig, it became unveiled that a revolutionary tideway had to be unexplored if the functional requirements were to be met, whilst at the same time upholding FTL Technology’s philosophy.By applying vital hydraulic cylinder diamond principals, FTL decided that, undisciplined to previous designs, the support function of the pig should be completely separate from the sealing and momentum function. Due to the expected upper rate of wear that the sealing discs would have to withstand, the unprecedented step of mounting the whole unit on a self-supporting and self-centering suspension system was adopted. Why use VariPig? The major goody of VariPig is its worthiness to run on the pipe centreline in multi-diameter pipelines, permitting the VariPig to provide support in all diameters including large diameter pipeline changes. This centreline running reduces the differential pressure required to propel the VariPig, particularly when passing form large to small diameters.Running on the pipe centreline allows FTL Technology to optimise the seal disc package diamond for sizing and seal wear with the contact zone of the seal stuff unvarying virtually the pipe. This, coupled with VariPig’s support versus the pipe stuff provided by wheel assemblies, consequently reduces the breakaway and steady state friction and therefore reducing the pressure needed to move the VariPig.VariPig is particularly suitable in low spritz pipelines and pipeline commissioning operations where it facilitates the worthiness to work with low differential pressures. Features and benefits True centreline running.Typically within 0.2% of pipeline centreline.Utility pigs operate unelevated centreline & have a tendency to nose diveUtility pig discs have to support & seal.Varipig has low differential momentum pressure by separation of support & sealing function.Varipig runs on wheels.Utility pig sealing discs large percentage oversize, disc has to support & seal.Varipig reduced momentum pressure, can be a major forfeit saving in long loftiness & deepwater pipelinesVaripig typical straight line momentum pressure 0.2 - 0.3 BarLow friction - Rolling friction of wheelsVaripig diamond of the suspension stovepipe induces controlled pig rotation.Ensures plane & resulting sealing disc wear.Utility pigs do not usually have this full-length & when combined with the required larger volume of Polyurethane wear can stone issueVaripig has a true multi-diameter capability.With Varipig diameter changes >100% are possible.Other dual / multi-diameter pigs are misogynist but they often utilise Polyurethane or self-sustaining type suspensions.Not as flexible or worldly-wise to unbend such large diameter changes.Varipig provides upper efficiency & repeatable performance.Experience & results has demonstrated that Varipig will outperform standard utility pigs.Previous dual diameter long loftiness >700Km dewatering operation Varipig was recorded as stuff 10 times increasingly efficient that previous dewatering operations using standard pigs.Operator stated that Varipig had provided the most efficient dewatering operation they had overly completed.Varipig should be considered as a reusable windfall which pursuit simple infield maintenance movement can then be redeployed.Varipig is unsteadfast & can be reconfigured for variegated functions, operational cleaning, dewatering, tow module, etc.Utility pigs are often single use specific duty & are none adaptable, reduce number of required pigs, forfeit saving.Varipig can imbricate several pipeline diameters.Typically standard utility pigs will only imbricate a single pipeline diameter, reduce number of required pigs, forfeit saving. VariPig wheel turnout testing To prove the operational performance of wheel assemblies with regard to operational parameters, FTL has designed purpose made test rigs.The FTL Technology test rigs simulate the dynamic loads that a wheel would encounter inside a pipeline. When the test pulsate has rotated, the equivalent of a 12 metre pipe spool, a PLC controlled weld teardrop can be introduced into the path of the loaded wheel assembly.Wheel turnout loading is controlled by calibrated pinch springs, which are set to replicate the midpoint load exerted on the wheels by the VariPig system, simulating true wheel loading conditions when installed on the VariPig vehicle. VariPig FAQ’s Q - Is VariPig capable of running in multi diameter pipelines? A - Yes, we have recently run VariPig in a pipeline with a 75% differential in pipeline diametersQ - Can Varipig run with low momentum pressures?A - Due to the optimised seal disc diamond and centreline running unravel yonder and steady state friction values are very low permitting VariPig to be propelled by low momentum pressure Q - Can VariPig operate in pipelines featuring Tight Bends, Tee’s and Wye’s? A - Varipig can unbend all these features expressly tight bends Q - Does VariPig walkout low disc wear? A - Due to the optimised seal disc package, rotation in running and good centreline running sufficiency seal disc wear is very low Q - Is VariPig redeploy worldly-wise and unsteadfast to siphon other features? A - VariPig is both redeploy able, and unsteadfast and can in fact be reconfigured, it is the ultimate customised bespoke pigging solution Use Varipig if you have or require Dual diameter pipelines.Multi diameter pipelines.Complex features – wye pieces, full sink offtakes, bends.Long loftiness pipelinesKeep momentum pressure low.Need upper efficiency dewatering.Need upper efficiency operational cleaning.Operate many variegated diameter pipelines, Varipig could indulge reduced pig fleet.Progressive cleaning.Require pig to fulfil a number of duties.Regular operational cleaning required – reusable asset.Tow module for inspection technologies. In-house engineering, diamond and manufacture FTL Technology employs a full time in-house engineering diamond team equipped with the latest 3D modelling CAD software. This enables FTL to fully evaluate the suspension geometry prior to manufacture.FTL Technology has an unrivalled knowledge to offer its customers in solving ramified multi-diameter pipeline pigging problems and offerDiamondand Feasibility studies for problematic projects. Send us your requirements Provide some unenduring details of your pigging using requirements and we'll respond with our weightier solution. Website First Name* Last Name* Email * Company* Message* I’d like to receive news and updates from FTL * * Don’t worry we won’t spam you and you can unsubscribe at any time. Send Enquiry protected by reCAPTCHA VariPigSpecimenStudies Varipig for pipeline cleaning specimen study The range and number of Varipig systems in use continues to grow, with true centreline running and low differential momentum pressure giving increased operational efficiency. Find OutIncreasinglySummary of Asgard RFO Pig DevelopmentSpecimenStudy 1. Introduction The Åsgard Transport (ÅT) 42” Gas Pipeline runs 710km south from the 28” Export Riser Base (ERB) at the Åsgard B platform to the landfall valve station at Kalstø.  Find OutIncreasinglyDocument Description Download Brochure VariPig - Multi-diameter Pipeline Pigging Brochure Select Language English Technical Paper Multi-diameter Pigging in Challenging Applications Technical Paper Select Language English Got a tough engineering challenge? Get in touch with an experienced engineer who specialises in sealing for your industry. Click the sawed-off to get started... Enquire Now SUBSCRIBE TO THE FTL TECHNOLOGY NEWSLETTER TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS Website Your Email Address * Subscribe protected by reCAPTCHA Thanks for subscribing to the newsletter. 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