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Coal log pipeline for twenty-first century coal transportation

Conference ·
OSTI ID:349127
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  1. Univ. of Missouri, Columbia, MO (United States)

During the first years of the 21st century coal log pipeline (CLP) technology will be available for long-distance coal transportation. The purpose of this report is to present the state-of-the-art of coal log pipeline technology. Some recent developments are as follows: optimization of coal log compaction procedures, construction of a unique coal log prototype manufacturing machine, and its testing. Coal log abrasion while transported in water-filled pipelines is also discussed. A CLP pilot plant is currently under construction at the University of Missouri. For certain routes in the US a CLP system appears to be cost-competitive.

OSTI ID:
349127
Report Number(s):
CONF-980985--; ISBN 1-890977-15-2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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