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Arctic energy thaws as Alyeska begins operation

Journal Article · · Pipeline Gas J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5130005
Crude oil from Prudhoe Bay reached the Valdez terminal on 7/28/77; on 7/31/77, loading of oil commenced onto the tanker ''Arco Juneau''. A long discussion of the trans-Alaska pipeline project recounts design and construction highlights of the Valdez terminal; control systems; terminal operation; technological ''firsts''; metering; pumping units; communication systems; and leak detection methods.
Research Organization:
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.
OSTI ID:
5130005
Journal Information:
Pipeline Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Pipeline Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 204:11; ISSN PLGJA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English