Trans-Alaskan Pipeline Flashcards
1
Q
Where was the Trans-Alaskan pipeline?
A
Alaska, USA
2
Q
What was the Trans-Alaskan pipeline?
A
An oil pipeline across Arctic Tundra
3
Q
Adaptations of the Trans-Alaskan pipeline
A
-Pump stations: Heat and pressurise the oil for mobility
-Raised on supports: Raised 3m and buried where no permafrost exists
-Insulation: Warm pipe for flowing oil, insulated to stop permafrost thaw
4
Q
What are PIGS?
(Trans-Alaskan pipeline)
A
Robots used to clean, inspect and repair the pipeline remotely
