Program Overview

The goal of this module is to conduct a pig operation using a cleaning pig on a 12-inch gas line. Users will have to go through all of the operational steps of preparing, launching, and then receiving the pig.

Tools

• Laser Pointer — to interact with menus in this experience, aim laser pointer at an interactable item and pull a controller trigger to select it.

•  Radio — to call station control or checkpoint personnel, grab the radio located on the left side of the user's belt.

  • To navigate between communication options — to move the selection cursor, move the controller's Thumbstick in the direction of the option the user wishes to select.

  • To make a selection — press the Thumbstick on a controller.

  • To exit the Radio menu — select the Close Radio Menu button or press the Grip button on controllers to drop the radio: 

• Pull Tool — to insert the pig in the launcher or remove it from the receiver, grab the tool and place the correct end of the tool near the pig. Once close enough to the pig, the pull tool will snap in place and perform the step for the user.

How to Get 100%

Users will go through two separate scenarios where they will conduct a pig operation using a cleaning pig on a 12-inch gas line.

To exit the scenario, walk back to the Vehicle and select the Exit Scenario button.

Pig Launch Steps

1. Check in with Station Control using Radio (located on left side of user's belt)

   1. Select Station Control option

   2. Select Ready for Inspection

2. Configure Valves

   1. Close Valve A

   2. Close Valve C

   3. Open E Valve

   4. Open Valves D1 + D2

3. Activate Nitrogen Bottle (select bottle with laser pointer)

4. Activate Nitrogen Bottle Again (repeat last step)

5. Open Launcher Door

   1. Note: Opening the door without completing prior steps will result in catastrophic failure.

6. Align the Tray (select pig with laser pointer)

7. Insert Pig into Pipeline using the blunt end of the Pull Tool (tool will snap in place when close enough to the pig)

8. Configure Valves

   1. Note: Transitioning to the receiving point without finishing the launch steps is a failure.

   2. Close Valve E

   3. Open Valves D1 + D2

   4. Open Valve F

   5. Open Valve C

   6. Close Valve F

   7. Close Valve C

9. Call Checkpoint 1, 2, and 3

   1. Radio > Station 1

   2. Radio > Station 2

   3. After Checkpoint 2 checks in, make sure to contact station control if the PIG is traveling too slow (below 4 mph) or too fast (above 7 mph). 5 mph is perfect.

   4. Radio > Station 3

10. Configure Valves

    1. Open Valve A

    2. Open Valve C

    3. Close Valve B

    4. Open Valve B

    5. Close Valves C + A

11. Report Pig Speed

    1. Radio > Station Control > Report AOC

    2. Select Pig traveling too slow (below 4 mph) or Pig traveling too fast (above 7 mph)

12. Contact Station Control (Radio > Station Control > Ready for Inspection)

13. Transfer to the Receiving Station

    1. Radio > Station Control > Transfer to Receiving Station

    2. Walk to the Vehicle and select it with laser pointer

    3. Select Go to Receiving Station

Pig Reception Steps

Once the user has transitioned to the receiving area, provided they have completed all tasks at the launch point, the pig is close to arrival.

1. Configure Valves

   1. Open Valves A + C

   2. Close Valve B

2. Place Tarp underneath Barrel Door (tarp will snap into place when close enough to the door)
3. Configure Valves

   1. Close Valve A

   2. Close Valve C

   3. Open Valve B

   4. Open Valve E

   5. Open Valves D1 + D2

4. Open Receiving Door
5. Remove Pig from the barrel using Pull Tool (tool will snap in place when close enough to the pig)
6. Contact Station Control and Inform of Test Completion
   1. Radio > Station Control > The Pig Capture is Completed
7. End of Experience

For a more detailed walkthrough of the module, see the Pipeline Pigging Trainer User Guide.