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Ethylene pipeline cleaning
pressure drops, friction factor comparison, and roughness calculations.
Removable test spool pieces will be installed on the pipeline to further
monitor the deposition rate. A long-term objective is to better understand the
polymer formation mechanism.
Future programmes
With this project's successful conclusion and the restoration of pipeline
capacity, AGEC will be investigating a future on-line ethylene cleaning
programme to maintain pipeline capacity. Corrosion rate predictions deter-
mined by Novacorp are presently being analyzed to develop an inspection
programme that will ensure a continued high level of integrity is maintained.
Safety and public relations
Great efforts were made on this project to provide a safe work environ-
ment and promote good public relations.
One minor recordable injury resulted during the 60,000 man-hours of
work, and two public complaints were received.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Novacorp International Consulting Inc wishes to acknowledge, with
thanks, the help and co-operation afforded by the following:
John Duncan, P.Eng.
Lucie Zillinger, P.Eng.
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