Introduction to the Oil Pipeline Industry (Oil Pipeline Transportation Practices)

Explains how pipelines move millions of barrels of crude oil and refined products daily in the United States. Reviews the history, development, and construction of petroleum pipelines and discusses gathering oil from the fields, operating pump stations, controlling oil movement, maintaining pipelines, and pipelining products. Also includes environmental considerations, rules and regulations, and a glossary. Sponsored by the American Petroleum Institute (API) Transportation Department.