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EAB Engineering Subsea Tooling Temporary Pig Launcher and Receiver

Temporary Pig Launcher and Receiver

Used during pipeline installation

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Click through the slideshow for more images of our temporary PLR hardware.
Click through the slideshow for more images of our temporary PLR hardware.
Click through the slideshow for more images of our temporary PLR hardware.
Click through the slideshow for more images of our temporary PLR hardware.

Temporary pig launchers and receivers (PLRs) are used during installation of pipelines prior to tie-in for

  • gauging pigs (checking against buckling)
  • cleaning pigs
  • pressure testing
  • injecting gel.

PLRs can also be used as pull heads. The number of branches depends on how many pigs will be launched. The drive medium is usually water supplied through a hose from the installation vessel. Both launcher and receiver work subsea. Valves and hot stab are accessible from two sides opposite each other in case twisting of the pipeline occurs.