Question

write about the importance of pipeline in India? 5 marks

Answer 1

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The importance of pipeline: (i)Pipelinetransport network is a new arrival on the transportation map of India. ... (ii)Now, these are used for transporting crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas from oil and natural gas fields to refineries, fertilizer factories and big thermal power plants.
(iii) Transport of crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas from oil and natural gas fields to refineries, fertiliser factories and big thermal power plants is done with the help of pipelines.
(iv) Even solids can be transported through pipelines when converted into slurry.
(v) The far inland locations of refineries and gas-based fertiliser plants could be thought of only because of pipelines.
(vi) Initial cost of laying pipelines is high but subsequent running costs are minimal.
(vii) It rules out trans-shipment (during transportation) losses or delays.

Answer 2

1. They are ideally suited to transport the liquids and gases.

2. Pipelines can be laid through difficult terrains as well as under water.

3. It involves very low energy consumption.

4. It needs very little maintenance.

5. Pipelines arc safe, accident-free and environmental friendly.