Pipeline engineering. (©2003)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Henry Liu.
• Other Names: Liu, Henry
• Contents: PART I: PIPE FLOWS; ; INTRODUCTION; Definition and Scope; Brief History of Pipelines; Existing Major Pipelines; Importance of Pipelines; Freight (Solids) Transport by Pipelines; Types of Pipelines; Components of Pipelines; Advantages of Pipelines; References; ; SINGLE-PHASE INCOMPRESSIBLE NEWTONIAN FLUID; Introduction; Flow Regimes; Local Mean Velocity and Its Distribution (Velocity Profile); Flow Equations for One-Dimensional Analysis; Hydraulic and Energy Grade Lines; Cavitation in Pipeline Systems; Pipe in Series and Parallel; Interconnected Reservoirs; Pipe Network; Unsteady Flow in Pipe; ; SINGLE-PHASE COMPRESSIBLE FLOW IN PIPE; Flow Analysis for Ideal Gas; Flow Analysis for Real (Non-Ideal) Gas; Work, Energy and Power Required for Compression of Gas; ; NON-NEWTONIAN FLUIDS; Introduction; Classification of Non-Newtonian Fluids; Rheological Properties and Laws of Non-Newtonian Fluids; Non-Newtonian Pipe Flow: Laminar; Non-Newtonian Pipe Flow: Turbulent; ; FLOW OF SOLID/LIQUID MIXTURE IN PIPE (Slurry Pipelines); Flow Regimes; Pseudohomogenous Flow; Heterogeneous Flow; Intermediate Flow Regime; Practical Considerations; ; FLOW OF SOLID/AIR MIXTURE THROUGH PIPE (Pneumotransport); Introduction; Types of Pneumatic Conveying; Flow Characteristics; System Layouts; System Design; Safety Considerations; Analyses; ; CAPSULE PIPELINES; Introduction and History; Pneumatic Capsule Pipeline (PCP); Hydraulic Capsule Pipeline (HCP); Coal Log Pipeline (CLP); Conclusion; ; PART II: ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS; ; PIPES, FITTINGS, VALVES, AND PRESSURE REGULATORS; Types of Pipes; Pipe Designation; Connections (Joints); Fittings; Valves; Pressure Relief Valves and Pressure Regulating Valves; ; PUMPS AND TURBINES; Energy Conversions by Pumps and Turbines; Types of Pumps and Turbines; Pump Drivers; Coupling Pumps to Drivers; Pump Control, Operation, and Maintenance; Pump Selection; Compressors, Blowers, and Fans; Turbines; Dimensionless Parameters; ; INSTRUMENTATION AND PIGGING; Flowmeters; Sensors and Equipment; Pigs (Scrapers); ; PROTECTION OF PIPELINES AGAINST ABRASION, FREEZING, AND CORROSION; Lining, Coating, and Wrapping; Insulation, Tracing, Jacketing, and Electric Heating; Protection against Corrosion; ; PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF PIPELINES; Procedures Involved in Planning and Construction of New Pipelines; Measures to Allow Pipeline Expansion; Bending of Pipe; Connecting Pipes; Boring and Tunneling to Install Pipe-Trenchless Technologies; Pipeline Construction in Marsh and Swamp; Offshore Construction; Cold-Region Construction; ; STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF PIPELINES; Introduction; Load Considerations; Performance Analysis and Design; ; PIPELINE OPERATIONS, MONITORING, MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION; General Operation of Pipeline; Automatic Control System; Integrity Monitoring and Leak Detection; Integrity Management Program; Risk-Based Management; Pipeline Maintenance; Trenchless Rehabilitation Methods; Appendix A: Notation; Appendix B: Conversion between SI and English (ft-lb-sec) Units; Appendix C: Physical Properties of Certain Fluids and Solids
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, Fla : Lewis Publishers
• Publication Date: 2003
• Copyright Date: 2003
• Extent: 1 online resource (420 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 621.8/672; Pipelines -- Design and construction; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Machinery; Pipelines -- Design and construction; Pipelines -- Design and construction; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 1587161400; 9781587161407; 0203506685; 9780203506684; 0203594878; 9780203594872
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.