Pigging is a critical component of pipeline maintenance and integrity management, but not all pigs are created equal. Selecting the wrong pig type can lead
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In oil and gas production, the path from reservoir to market is far from smooth. Two major flow assurance challenges — emulsions and slugging —
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Flow assurance is a critical discipline in pipeline engineering, especially for offshore and long-distance pipelines carrying complex fluid mixtures. A single oversight can lead to
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Pipeline downtime — whether due to planned maintenance, inspection, or unexpected failure — can have significant financial consequences. For oil, gas, and multiphase transport systems,
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Flowline insulation plays a vital role in offshore pipeline systems, particularly in deepwater operations where temperature and pressure differentials are extreme. The right insulation strategy
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In pipeline integrity management, inspections are essential — but when and how often you perform them can make or break your operation’s safety and cost-efficiency.
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The Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP) is a fundamental parameter in pipeline design and integrity assessment. It determines the highest pressure a pipeline can safely
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Pipeline pigging is a critical operation in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of oil and gas pipelines. Yet many engineers still rely on outdated or
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🚧 What Is MAOP? Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP) is the highest pressure at which a pipeline can safely operate under regulated conditions. Determining the
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