Pipeline Transportation of Carbon Dioxide Containing Impurities

Pipeline systems are expected to play an increasingly important role in transporting carbon dioxide (CO₂) captured from flue stacks to distant fields for sequestration purposes or for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). The phase diagram for a CO₂ stream is very sensitive to the level of impurities, and this in turn affects pipeline design and the boundaries within which CO₂ pipelines can be operated, without affecting the facilities design as well as delivery conditions. This book brings together the entire spectrum of design and operating needs for a pipeline and network of facilities that would transport CO₂ containing impurities safely, without adverse impact on people and the environment.