7.3.1 - Overview of Pipeline Transport
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What is pipeline transport primarily used to move?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of resources we extract from the earth.
Name one major pipeline in India.
💡 Hint: Recall the pipeline that connects Mumbai's gas fields to other areas.
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What is the primary material transported through pipelines?
💡 Hint: Think about what resources are often transported in large quantities.
True or False: Pipeline transport can lead to more trans-shipment losses than road transport.
💡 Hint: Consider how pipelines work compared to other transport methods.
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Propose a plan to evaluate the environmental impacts of establishing a new pipeline route in a densely populated area.
💡 Hint: Consider various environmental elements and community concerns.
Assuming a pipeline prevents trans-shipment losses, calculate potential savings from reduced material losses if a company typically loses 5% of its load when using trucks.
💡 Hint: Think about how often the trucks operate.
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