Used alone or in combined with a SANCCUS chemical package our Pipeline Gel and Gel Pig technology gives the operator a very powerful tool in their flow assurance arsenal.
Gel technology is very versatile and can be applied anytime during the lifetime of a field from helping to remove hydrotest fluids when commissioning to the bulk removal of hydrocarbons and solids prior to maintenance or when preparing a pipeline for responsible decommissioning.
Pipeline Gels are viscous shear thinning liquids, some with self-healing properties, used in pipelines to clean, lubricate, to remove debris and solids or for spool protection. Pipeline Gels can be deployed though very small ports and will fill into larger pipelines and so overcome most access restrictions.
Gel Pigs are elastic and flexible cylindrical solid objects, primarily used when mechanical pigs cannot be deployed due to issues such as restricted pipeline access or egress. Gel Pigs are capable of extruding through bore restrictions and chokes down to half their diameter but will break up when the choke is more severe than this so the risk of gel pigs sticking in pipelines is negligible.
We know from years of experience that no two jobs are identical. We will work closely with you to provide the appropriate gel and/or gel pig combined with reliable technical advice and support to give you the best possible outcome. Get in touch with us for a tailored information pack.
