It's like brushing your teeth. Pipeline integrity management (PIM) is one of those things that no operator wakes up in the morning excited to do. But, it's better than the alternative. So, with little thought and unwavering consistency, you do it every day, in hopes of a healthy future. With similar commitment, many operators faithfully execute their requisite pigging runs, often several times a day, to optimize the health and wellness of their assets. Whether dewatering, cleaning, batching, or for inline integrity inspection, a dedicated launcher/ receiver is the typical point of entry responsible for sending the various pigs on their way. In order for the launcher/receiver to pressurize and function correctly, successfully propelling a tool down the line, it must be fitted with a closure. This is a relatively simple component known to every operator and pipeliner. A closure is just one of those pieces of equipment, dealt with on a regular basis, to help facilitate the maintenance and integrity management of their lines.
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