Online's 3015 series of electromagnetic transmitters can be fitted to pigs to allow locating and tracking in any onshore and offshore pipeline including buried pipelines, pipelines carrying gas or liquid and in pipeline bundles.
The transmitters can be customised at build - for example the pulse rate can be altered to provide the desired battery life and to allow for differentiation within a pig train.
An inherent electromagnetic null spot is detectable using an electromagnetic antenna meaning that the operator can confirm the location of the transmitter to within a few centimetres. This greatly reduces vessel and operational downtime by facilitating the process of locating a stuck pig or confirming if a pig has left the launcher or been successfully received.
3015 Series
Designed for pipe sizes of more than 10"
ATEX rated allowing it to be used in pipelines with hazardous area classifications
The transmitter can be adapted to become the pig body by fitting pig discs. This increases the signal considerably as it no longer needs to propagate through the pig body in addition to the pipeline wall
Battery life can be conserved with the addition of a pressure switch that activates the unit when the external pressure exceeds a specified threshold, allowing pigs to be loaded months in advance of the operation
Can be interfaced with an external piece of equipment such as an Online Smart Gauge Plate to confirm the integrity of any pipeline
Rated to 500bar to allow use in high pressure applications
Specifications
Model No.
3015 Series
3015
Use in pipeline diameter
>250mm (10")
Standard Battery Type
5x ALKALINE D CELLS (Lithium cells also available)
Battery life at +20°C
5-85 days dependent on battery type and pulse rate
