Pipeline transport of highly volatile liquids: a cost-benefit analysis of proposed safety regulation of valve spacing and operation

Book · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:6253777

Rusin, M

Estimates of the costs and benefits of a proposed regulation governing valve spacing and operation on existing liquid pipelines carrying highly volatile liquids notes that the regulation applies only to inhabited areas on the presumption that a pipeline accident in an inhabited area will cause the greatest damage. Impetus for the study proposal came from findings that accidents involving highly volatile liquids cause more damage to life and property than those involving non-volatile liquids. Interstate pipeline companies and public sources supplied data for 61 pipeline systems and 218 accidents during the 1970-1977 period. The major conclusion is that the proposed regulation is ineffective and wasteful when the relation of total benefits to total costs for society as a whole are considered. 3 figures, 26 tables.

• OSTI ID: 6253777
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290300* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Environment
Health
& Safety
ACCIDENTS
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
DAMAGE
ECONOMIC IMPACT
EQUIPMENT
FLOW REGULATORS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
MATERIALS
MATTER
PIPELINES
RETROFITTING
SAFETY STANDARDS
SOCIAL IMPACT
STANDARDS
TRANSPORT
VALVES
VOLATILE MATTER