Trans-Alaska Pipeline: status and operation

Journal Article · Thu Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1978 · Pipeline News; (United States)

OSTI ID:6739232

Patton, E L

The chairman of the Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. reviews the construction and operation status of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS), which began operating on the June 19, 1977, starting schedule. A number of problems complicated the pipeline startup because low permafrost temperatures required adjustments in the line mixture. Labor difficulties, a cracked weld, and some pumping and power outage problems also developed. Equipment performance is summarized and special modifications to deal with specific climate and environmental problems are noted.

• Research Organization: Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., USA
• OSTI ID: 6739232
• Journal Information: Pipeline News; (United States), Journal Name: Pipeline News; (United States) Vol. 50:4; ISSN PPLNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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ALASKA OIL PIPELINE
CLIMATES
CONSTRUCTION
CONTROL
ENGINEERING
EQUIPMENT
GAS TURBINES
JOINTS
LABOR RELATIONS
MANAGEMENT
MODIFICATIONS
PERFORMANCE
PIPELINES
POWER DEMAND
PUMPS
QUALITY CONTROL
RELIABILITY
SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSPORT
TURBINES
TURBOMACHINERY
WELDED JOINTS