Question

pipeline transport network is the new arrival on the transportation map of india . elaborate

Answer 1

(i) Previously these were used to transport water to  cities and industries.

(ii) Presently these are used to transport crude oil,  petroleum products and natural gas.

(iii) Initial cost of laying pipelines is high but running  costs are minimal.

(iv) It rules out delay and losses. Some networks are from  oilfield in upper Assam to Kanpur

Answer 2

Answer:

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(i) solids can also be transported through a pipe line when converted into slurry

(ii) the far inland locations of refineries like baravni,mathura, Panipat and gas passed fertilizer plants could be through of only because of pipeline

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(i) initial cost of laying pipeline is high but subsequent running cost are minimal

(ii) they can leak