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Long-distance Coal Transport: Unit Trains or Slurry Pipelines.

Authors
Campbell-TC; Katell-S
Source
NTIS: PB 248 965 :31 pages
Link
NIOSHTIC No.
10008061
Abstract
This Bureau of Mines publication presents an analysis of information related to the transportation of bituminous coal by unit trains and slurry pipelines. Even for short hauls from mines to markets, transport costs frequently account for between one-third and one- half of the delivered price of coal. Minimizing these costs has become an even more critical objective for hauls from the western mines than for hauls from farther east. Factors related to minimizing costs and transporting the western coal receive special attention. Although no general rule of preference is likely to be developed that can be applied to all shipments, both rail and pipeline service will be needed on an increasing scale. The study should provide useful background information and analysis for government and industry in approaching investment decisions in the mining and transportation industries.
Publication Date
19750101
Document Type
IH; Information Circular;
Fiscal Year
1975
NTIS Accession No.
PB-248965
NTIS Price
A04
Identifying No.
IC 8690
NIOSH Division
MERC;
Source Name
NTIS: PB 248 965
Page last reviewed: September 2, 2020
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Information Division