1. Mar 19, 2007 #1

   RJ Emery

   

   Is there any reason why ethanol in bulk cannot be transported by a mixed commodity pipeline (i.e., one that also ships gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, etc.)?

    

   RJ Emery, Mar 19, 2007
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3. Mar 23, 2007 #2

   siddharth

   

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   I'd think that the main problem would be ethanol mixing with the other products and subsequent separation which would be required.
   
   You might want to take a look at this resource.
   http://www.api.org/aboutoilgas/sectors/pipeline/upload/pipelineethanolshipment-2.doc - Word file

    

   siddharth, Mar 23, 2007
4. Apr 4, 2007 #3

   chemisttree

   

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   The seals in the control valves and packing in the stem risers might not be compatible with ethanol. A similar problem was seen with MTBE when it was first used in pipelines.

    

   chemisttree, Apr 4, 2007

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