CAPSULE PIPELINING--A FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT

The conclusion that capsule pipelining is feasible in Canada, resulting from studies in 1967-1968 carried out by Solids Pipeline Research & Development Association in a loop of 4 in. pipe 3900 ft long, is examined using existing railway tariffs. Capsule pipelining also is considered as a supplement to railway movement of marginal bulk raw materials. Slury transport versus capsule pipelining is compared for a specific situation. The studies indicate that capsule pipelining deserves serious attention whenever expansion of the Canadian transportation system is needed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the 1st International British Hydromechanics Research Association, Hydraulics Transport of Solifs in Pipes Conference, Warwickshire University, Conventry, England, September 1-4, 1970.
• Corporate Authors:

  British Hydromechanics Research Association

  Cranfield MK43 0AJ, Bedfordshire,   England 
• Authors:
  • Jensen, E J
  • Bruce, J G
• Publication Date: 0

Media Info

• Pagination: 27 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Capsule pipelines; Economic analysis; Pipeline transportation; Pipelines
• Old TRIS Terms: Economic analysis (Pipelines); Pipeline economics
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Economics; Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Pipelines; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00056297
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Petroleum Institute
• Report/Paper Numbers: Preprint No. C1
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 15 1974 12:00AM