Geothermal considerations for wood chips used as permafrost slope insulation

CRC Press eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: E. C. McRoberts, J.F. Nixon, A.J. Hanna, A.R. Pick
DOI: 10.1201/9781003763062_45
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Abstract

The recent construction of the Interprovincial Pipe Line from Norman Wells, N.W.T. to Zama, Alberta required special design measures where the pipeline was buried in the ice rich permafrost slopes. To maintain the integrity of such slopes during subsequent pipeline operations, it was necessary to limit the amount of thawing. The insulation mode that was selected to meet design objectives specified the placement of wood chips on critical slopes after pipeline burial.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Climate change and permafrost Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis Geothermal Energy Systems and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Pages
305–312
Publication date
12 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter