Mammoth transshipment terminal links Montana coal to Michigan power plant. [Superior, Wisc. Midwest Energy Terminal]

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1977 · Civ. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States)

OSTI ID:7308191

Yu, A T

In 1973 Detroit Edison contracted with the Decker Coal Company for 200 million tons (181 Tg) of Western low-sulphur coal over a period of 26 years to meet its requirement for low-cost, long-term fuel for its power plants. This article describes the creation of the mammoth Superior Midwest Energy Transshipment Terminal, which was completed in the scheduled two-year period--one year less than normally would have been required. It tells of the innovative schemes, quick thinking, and many ''firsts'' in civil engineering needed to make it possible; of the decision and reasons for selecting the land-water route for transporting the coal; of the problems involved due to lack of soils and hydrographic data, environmental pressures, and weather conditions. (Editor's Summary)

• Research Organization: ORBA Corp., Fairfield, NJ
• OSTI ID: 7308191
• Journal Information: Civ. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States), Journal Name: Civ. Eng. (N.Y.); (United States) Vol. 47:1; ISSN CIEGA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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