Transportation and handling of medium Btu gas in pipelines. Final report

This report examines and discusses the pipeline transportation of clean, dry, ambient temperature Medium Btu Gas (MBG). The Medium Btu Gas considered here is that typically produced from entraind flow and moving bed type coal gasification processes. The subject matter of the study includes a discussion of the toxic and corrosive characteristics of the Medium Btu Gas, major potential causes and modes of pipeline failure and the various considerations involved in the safety and design, construction, operation and maintenance of Medium Btu Gas pipelines. Also discussed throughout the report are the applicable Federal Regulations that govern the pipelining of Medium Btu Gas, and additional voluntary features that could enhance the safety of pipelining MBG. This report is intended only to provide background information and general guidance, and should not be used directly for the evaluation, design, construction, operation and maintenance of Medium Btu Gas pipelines. Such activities should be performed by experienced organizations on a case by case basis. 37 references, 20 figures, 1 table.