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cross country pipline

cross country pipline

cross country pipline

(OP)
Is there any regulation regarding the liquid that can be maintained in a cross country pipeline. What is specifically required to be known is - Is it correct to leave an underground/above ground pipeline with a line content of gasoline after operations. If not what is the pipeline kpt with during the time it is not being operated.Could someone help me out on this

RE: cross country pipline

why not run a pig through the line to empty it? The liquid inside must have some value?

Rule and regulation vary from country to country.

Best regards

Morten

RE: cross country pipline

I presume u are referring to abandonment of the pipeline after use; if that is right the best option is to flush out the product with a pig to collect the product, as Morten rightly pointed out it must have some value.

U should also clean the line by flushing with water to make sure it is not left with flammable fluids.

A general regulation that holds for any country is that pipelines and ancillary structures are abandoned in a manner that will not pose any hazard to the environment.

RE: cross country pipline

(OP)
The line will not be abandoned. What I meant was after pumping operations are completed for the day, is it okay to leave the line with the product till the next pumping operation starts i.e maybe after 2 days or after about a week

RE: cross country pipline

I would think that its common pactise.

Best regards

Morten

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