Pipeline Pig Tracking
Pipeline pigs are used for a number of reasons, but regardless of the reason, knowing where they are in the pipeline is imperative. Pipeline pig tracking is a service provided by APS in tandem with a number of our other service offerings.
Pipelines have unknown debris/obstructions that were either left after construction or were introduced at some point-in-time; pipeline pig tracking is especially essential when cleaning or proving a line for the first time.
Tracking is also essential for the preparation of receiving sites when running mandril pigs and ILI tools.
Pipeline pig tracking is possible through the emplacement of a locating device (transmitter) with a dedicated frequency inside the pig and the utilization of receivers both handheld and remote (AGMs). APS’s tracking equipment is state of the art, representing the latest technology from Comtel/Envirocal and Spy.
All of our Field Technicians are constantly trained to conduct pipeline pig tracking in all sorts of industries not just oil/gas. From the time a pig is launched, our Technicians monitor the location over the course of its transit through the pipeline.
