Long-distance slurry transport: finally in the pipeline

Journal Article · Mon Apr 12 04:00:00 EST 1976 · Chem. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States)

OSTI ID:7181270

Davis, J C

The performance of the 273-mile coal-slurry pipeline that crosses the Black Mesa desert of Arizona has proved that slurry pipelining can work. Coal arteries stretching for 1,000 miles or more represent a leap in the length of slurry lines. At least four such long-distance U.S. conduits, as well as another running 180 miles, have been proposed; data on these are given. In addition, data are given on smaller-length pipelines planned in France, Poland, and the USSR. Data on iron ore concentrate pipelines are tabulated for Tasmania, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Africa, and India; and on copper ore concentrate pipelines for Paqua-New Guinea, Irian Jara, Arizona, Turkey, and Japan. Pipeline data for limestone in California, England, and Trinidad are shown, and a planned phosphate pipeline in Brazil is announced. After some comparisons are made between slurry pipelines and rail transport, the advantages of the slurry pipelines are presented. Some political, rather than technological, aspects that are posing holdups for the pipeline industry are discussed. (MCW)

• OSTI ID: 7181270
• Journal Information: Chem. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States), Journal Name: Chem. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States) Vol. 83:8; ISSN CHEEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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