An Analysis of the Issues Affecting the Coal Slurry Pipeline Movement.

Abstract

This thesis contains an examination, analysis, and commentary upon the prospective use of slurry pipelines as a supplemental means of coal transportation in support of the announced United States goal to double coal production by 1985. It examines the rudiments of the slurry industry and traces its growth to the present. A thorough review of the technical, legal, and political aspects of the controversial issues influencing the construction and operations of long distance coal pipelines is presented along with a commentary on the cases for and against slurries. Finally, sets of both general and specific conclusions are offered regarding the potential use of the coal pipelines. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA070221

Entities

People

  • Fred Alan Williams

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coal
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Governments
  • Groundwater
  • Judiciary
  • Law
  • Natural Gas
  • Natural Resources
  • Nuclear Energy
  • Petroleum
  • Rail Transportation
  • Recreation
  • United States
  • Water Supplies

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  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
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