by Thomas O. Miesner
Oil and Gas Pipelines in Nontechnical Language is designed for those who need working knowledge of the essential aspects of pipelining, but don't have the time to deal with every underlying technical detail.
Oil and Gas Pipelines in Nontechnical Language features:
- A comprehensive look at all aspects of pipelining
- Oil, gas, LPG and chemical pipelines
- Planning, financing, construction, and maintenance
- Controls, SCADA, and leak detection
- Technical and nontechnical aspects of operations
Contents
- How Pipelines Differ
- The First Leg
- How Pipelines Work
- Oil Pipeline Operations
- Natural Gas Pipeline Operations
- Petrochemical and LPG Pipeline Operations
- Offshore Pipelines
- SCADA, Controls, and Leak Detection
- Maintenance
- Investment Decisions
- Major Components and How They Work
- Engineering and Design
- Construction
- Satisfying Stakeholders
Index