Title :
Ten years´ experience with a completely electrified products pipe line
Author :
Armstrong, Fred ; Cannon, R. S.
Author_Institution :
Plantation Pipe Line Company, Atlanta, Ga.
Abstract :
This pioneering extensive petroleum-products pipe line utilized high-speed centrifugal pumps driven by electric motors. In addition all power was purchased from power companies and all communication was handled by the telephone company. The advantages as well as the disadvantages are presented, and suggestions made for further improvements.
Keywords :
Buildings; Companies; Electric motors; Microwave circuits; Petroleum; Pumps; Substations;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1953.6438491