Coal Slurry Pipelines:A Review and Analysis of Proposals, Projects, and Literature

摘要

Coal slurry pipelines are analyzed from an electric utility perspective. Both engineering and financial descriptions are presented. The former details con¬struction and engineering costs scaled for application to any pipeline. The latter is based on long-term asset selection under several regulatory, participation, and financial possibilities. Specific pipeline issues including cost inflation, water, regulation, gathering and distribution systems are reviewed. Suggested areas for additional utility research are presented.