Transport of solid commodities via freight pipeline: impact assessment. Volume V. First year final report


== Abstract ==

The application of freight pipeline for the movement of solid goods offers a new option in the field of transportation. This volume examines impacts and their assessments. This study has only identified the areas where truck and/or rail substitution by pipeline may have impacts. It only can be said that pipeline, if it can substitute for surface traffic without correspondingly increasing it at another location, is inherently a more environmentally compatible mode of transport. Based on data presented in this report, it can be stated that, to the extent that a freight pipeline reduces the truck traffic, it helps to reduce street congestion, noise, energy consumption, accidents, and air pollution. As compared to rail, however, accident and noise reduction are certain, but the impact on energy consumption and air pollution depends on local conditions. (MCW)

Document type: Report

== Full document ==
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== Original document ==

The different versions of the original document can be found in:

* [http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/5238248 http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/5238248]

* [https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1068037/m2/1/high_res_d/5238248.pdf https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1068037/m2/1/high_res_d/5238248.pdf]

* [http://www.osti.gov/scitech/biblio/5238248-transport-solid-commodities-via-freight-pipeline-impact-assessment-volume-first-year-final-report http://www.osti.gov/scitech/biblio/5238248-transport-solid-commodities-via-freight-pipeline-impact-assessment-volume-first-year-final-report],[https://academic.microsoft.com/#/detail/1581576523 https://academic.microsoft.com/#/detail/1581576523]