Pipeline Transportation

Definition

Pipeline transportation involves moving goods such as oil, natural gas, or water through long pipes across significant distances.

Analogy

Imagine pipeline transportation like your school's cafeteria line. The food (or in this case oil/gas/water) starts at one end and moves along until it reaches your tray at the other end - all within a contained system!

Related terms

Oil Pipelines: These are made specifically for transporting crude oil or refined petroleum products from production areas to refineries and storage facilities.

Gas Pipelines: These pipelines carry natural gas from sites of production to distribution centers or storage facilities.

Hydrotransportation Systems: These systems use water-filled pipelines to move solid materials like coal or ore.