Save product. Cut waste. Increase uptime.
The proven technology that chemical manufacturers are adopting fast
Today’ s chemical manufacturers face a multitude of challenges: raw material costs have surged by 18 % since 2022; environmental compliance expenses continue climbing( with effluent disposal costs up 22 % over five years); and customers increasingly demanding sustainable production practices.
In this high-pressure environment, operational inefficiency isn ' t just an inconvenience- it ' s a serious competitive disadvantage. One of the most overlooked sources of these inefficiencies? Pipeline product loss.
Every time product changes occur, traditional cleaning methods like flushing, purging and chemical rinsing leave valuable product behind. This generates excessive waste, increases contamination risks and extends downtime. For speciality chemical producers, these losses can represent significant production volume, directly impacting both profitability and environmental performance.
The solution: HPS pigging technology
Chemical manufacturers across every segment- from commodity chemicals to speciality formulations- are increasingly turning to a proven solution: HPS Advanced Liquid Product Recovery( Pigging) Technology.
This innovative technology uses a specially designed projectile( a‘ pig’) to recover up to 99.5 % of residual product from pipelines, transforming what was once inevitable waste into captured value. Implementing this specialist form of technology delivers measurable results across critical performance indicators:
• Yield improvement: Up to 99.5 % product recovery from process pipelines
• Waste reduction: 75-90 % decrease in cleaning-related effluent volume
• Changeover efficiency: 50-70 % faster product transitions
• Water use: Typically 20 % reduction in water usage
• Quality assurance: Near-complete separation between product runs
• Payback period: Typically achieved within six to 12 months – then significant year-on-year ROI
What is pigging?
At the core of a pigging system is the pig itself – a projectile made from a flexible, durable and chemically resistant material. Propelled by compressed air, nitrogen or another medium, the pig travels through the pipeline, pushing the product ahead of it to the intended destination.
The pigging process is safe, efficient and completely enclosed, ensuring no exposure to operators or the environment. HPS pigging systems are designed with key features to support demanding chemical applications:
• Compatibility with aggressive chemicals: Pigs and system components are made from materials that can withstand abrasive and corrosive chemicals
• Custom engineering: HPS pigging systems are tailored to fit unique pipeline layouts and process needs
• Safety & compliance: Every system is designed with safety, environmental regulations, and industry standards in mind
Key benefits for chemical manufacturers
HPS pigging systems are specifically designed to address the needs of the chemical processing sector, including the production of paints, solvents, resins and speciality chemicals. By recovering up to 99.5 % of residual product from pipelines, these systems provide a range of
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