Why are oil and natural gas pipelines made with as few sharp turns as possible ????? plzz help me (: .. THANKSWhy are oil and natural gas pipelines made with as few sharp turns as possible ????? plzz help me (:?
The other reason is to permit the running of scrapers (or pigs) through the pipelines to clean them and/or monitor their condition.
Pigs are also used to separate difference products when they are sent through pipelines.
Without smooth turns this can not be done.Why are oil and natural gas pipelines made with as few sharp turns as possible ????? plzz help me (:?
You lose a rather large amount of pressure in a sharp turn compared to a gradual turn. It costs more to pump the fluid through that type of bend.
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