Pipeline Engineering

Pipeline engineering has struggled to develop as a single field of study due to the wide range of industries and government organizations using different types of pipelines for all types of solids, liquids, and gases. This fragmentation has impeded professional development, job mobility, technology transfer, the diffusion of knowledge, and the movement of manpower. No single, authoritative course or book has existed to unite practitioners. In response, Pipeline Engineering covers the essential aspects and types of pipeline engineering in a single volume. This work is divided into two parts. Part I, Pipe Flows, delivers an integrated treatment of all variants of pipe flow including incompressible and compressible, Newtonian and non-Newtonian, slurry and multiphase flows, capsule flows, and pneumatic transport of solids. Part II, Engineering Considerations, summarizes the equipment and methods required for successful planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of pipelines. By addressing the fundamentals of pipeline engineering-concepts, theories, equations, and facts-this groundbreaking text identifies the cornerstones of the discipline, providing engineers with a springboard to success in the field. It is a must-read for all pipeline engineers.

Table of Contents:
PART I: PIPE FLOWS INTRODUCTION Definition and Scope Brief History of Pipelines Existing Major Pipelines Importance of Pipelines Freight (Solids) Transport by Pipelines Types of Pipelines Components of Pipelines Advantages of Pipelines References SINGLE-PHASE INCOMPRESSIBLE NEWTONIAN FLUID Introduction Flow Regimes Local Mean Velocity and Its Distribution (Velocity Profile) Flow Equations for One-Dimensional Analysis Hydraulic and Energy Grade Lines Cavitation in Pipeline Systems Pipe in Series and Parallel Interconnected Reservoirs Pipe Network Unsteady Flow in Pipe SINGLE-PHASE COMPRESSIBLE FLOW IN PIPE Flow Analysis for Ideal Gas Flow Analysis for Real (Non-Ideal) Gas Work, Energy and Power Required for Compression of Gas NON-NEWTONIAN FLUIDS Introduction Classification of Non-Newtonian Fluids Rheological Properties and Laws of Non-Newtonian Fluids Non-Newtonian Pipe Flow: Laminar Non-Newtonian Pipe Flow: Turbulent FLOW OF SOLID/LIQUID MIXTURE IN PIPE (Slurry Pipelines) Flow Regimes Pseudohomogenous Flow Heterogeneous Flow Intermediate Flow Regime Practical Considerations FLOW OF SOLID/AIR MIXTURE THROUGH PIPE (Pneumotransport) Introduction Types of Pneumatic Conveying Flow Characteristics System Layouts System Design Safety Considerations Analyses CAPSULE PIPELINES Introduction and History Pneumatic Capsule Pipeline (PCP) Hydraulic Capsule Pipeline (HCP) Coal Log Pipeline (CLP) Conclusion PART II: ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS PIPES, FITTINGS, VALVES, AND PRESSURE REGULATORS Types of Pipes Pipe Designation Connections (Joints) Fittings Valves Pressure Relief Valves and Pressure Regulating Valves PUMPS AND TURBINES Energy Conversions by Pumps and Turbines Types of Pumps and Turbines Pump Drivers Coupling Pumps to Drivers Pump Control, Operation, and Maintenance Pump Selection Compressors, Blowers, and Fans Turbines Dimensionless Parameters INSTRUMENTATION AND PIGGING Flowmeters Sensors and Equipment Pigs (Scrapers) PROTECTION OF PIPELINES AGAINST ABRASION, FREEZING, AND CORROSION Lining, Coating, and Wrapping Insulation, Tracing, Jacketing, and Electric Heating Protection against Corrosion PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF PIPELINES Procedures Involved in Planning and Construction of New Pipelines Measures to Allow Pipeline Expansion Bending of Pipe Connecting Pipes Boring and Tunneling to Install Pipe-Trenchless Technologies Pipeline Construction in Marsh and Swamp Offshore Construction Cold-Region Construction STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF PIPELINES Introduction Load Considerations Performance Analysis and Design PIPELINE OPERATIONS, MONITORING, MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION General Operation of Pipeline Automatic Control System Integrity Monitoring and Leak Detection Integrity Management Program Risk-Based Management Pipeline Maintenance Trenchless Rehabilitation Methods Appendix A: Notation Appendix B: Conversion between SI and English (ft-lb-sec) Units Appendix C: Physical Properties of Certain Fluids and Solids

Review :
"Professor Henry Liu's book fills a void in our engineering education and practice. I could see this book being embraced by most professors, students, and practitioners for years to come because of the complete story it tells about pipeline engineering, using design computations, practice problems, and references in each of its chapters." -Dr. Jey K. Jeyapalan, P.E., President Dr. Jeyapalan & Associates, LLC., New Milford, Connecticut, USA "I am much impressed with the excellent coverage of both theories and applications of pipeline engineering in Dr. Henry Liu's book. It is the best and the most important book on pipeline that engineers should read." -Sanai Kosugi, General Manager, Pipeline Engineering, Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd., Tokyo