Post by amurman28 on Jun 22, 2018 4:01:02 GMT
In 2017, 40 years have passed since the Trans-Alaska oil pipeline was commissioned.
Despite this considerable period of time, it is still at the same time a symbol of engineering thought and a model of various technological solutions. Length: 798,6 mi
Despite this considerable period of time, it is still at the same time a symbol of engineering thought and a model of various technological solutions. Length: 798,6 mi
TAPS
TAPS.kmz (123.95 KB)
Pump station #2
Concrete sinkers as additional protection against trucks
Yukon River
Thermosyphons and fins at the top of the pipes
Google Car & Caterpillar
Tanana River
The pipeline is on slider supports where it crosses the Denali Fault
Pump station #12
