Pipeline Design and Construction, 3rd Edition

Pipeline Design And Construction, 3rd Edition is fully updated from its previous version and includes new information on trench list crossing methods, buoyancy control and compressor fuel calculations and optimization. The text also covers hydro-testing and LPG pipelining. The book gives readers a very straightforward approach to practical techniques for pipeline design as well as construction, making this an ideal professional reference, comprehensive text or training tool. The authors present various elements that make up the single phase liquid and gas pipeline system. They also include how to design, commission, construct and assess pipelines and related facilities. They discuss liquid and gas transmission, pumps, compression, integrity and protection, procurement services and the management of pipeline projects. Complex specialty fluids are also covered within the text including slurry and multi-products, H2, and CO2 throughout the 752 pages. This reference tool is ideal for plumbers, HVAC technicians as well as general contractors.