Title: Local Distribution Pipelines in Nontechnical Language Author: Thomas O. Miesner ISBN: 1593703775 / 9781593703776 Format: Hard Cover Pages: 390 Publisher: PennWell Year: 2017 Availability: In Stock
Description
Contents
More than two million miles of local distribution pipelines deliver natural gas to homes, businesses, schools, and hospitals throughout the United States, and many more serve the rest of the world. These small-diameter, low-pressure pipelines serve as a critical link between high-pressure transportation pipelines and end users. Local Distribution Pipelines in Nontechnical Language explains natural gas distribution systems, a vital component in the overall natural gas transportation system, from their humble beginnings delivering “town gas” to handling today’s complex urban infrastructure.
Benefits for Readers:
Knowing what goes on “behind” the City Gate
Understanding the many components required for local distribution pipelines to function properly
Learning how LDCs are managed and operated to assure continual supply
Comprehending the specialized design, engineering, construction, and maintenance of these systems
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 : How Pipelines Differ Chapter 2 : Two Beginnings Chapter 3 : How Pipelines Work Chapter 4 : Components and Equipment Chapter 5 : Natural Gas Transmission Line Operations Chapter 6 : Local Distribution Pipeline Operations Chapter 7 : Liquefied Natural Gas Chapter 8 : Releases, Leaks, and Leak Management Chapter 9 : Asset Integrity Chapter 10 : Control Systems and SCADA Chapter 11 : Design and Engineering Chapter 12 : Construction Chapter 13 : Business Models and Expenditure Decisions Chapter 14 : Challenges For The Future