Shore crossing techniques for offshore pipelines in Arctic regions

Conference · Sun Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1978 · Int Port and Ocean Eng under Arctic Cond Conf Norwe Proc; ()

OSTI ID:6076235

Marcellus, R W; Palmer, A C

The existence of large oil reserves in frontier areas such as the Arctic and subarctic regions is already proven, and plans for the development of these resources have stimulated new offshore recovery techniques. In particular, the zone where an offshore pipeline meets the shoreline presents unique design problems. The sea bed in this area is usually subject to ice scour from intruding ice masses and the occurrence of permafrost soils also necessitates special measures to insure the continued stability of the pipeline. This work discusses the state of the art and future developments for pipeline shore crossing techniques in Arctic regions. 11 references.

• OSTI ID: 6076235
• Report Number(s): CONF-790833-
• Journal Information: Int Port and Ocean Eng under Arctic Cond Conf Norwe Proc; (), Journal Name: Int Port and Ocean Eng under Arctic Cond Conf Norwe Proc; () Vol. 3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
022000* -- Petroleum-- Transport
Handling
& Storage
42 ENGINEERING
423000 -- Engineering-- Marine Engineering-- (1980-)
ARCTIC REGIONS
DESIGN
ENERGY SOURCES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
OFFSHORE OPERATIONS
PERMAFROST
PETROLEUM
PIPELINES
POLAR REGIONS
RESERVES
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
RESOURCE POTENTIAL
RESOURCES
SEA BED
UNDERWATER OPERATIONS