Is there encouraging signs that things are heading for the better for PCP?
Yes, in 1996, the American Society of Civil Engineers held a conference on Pipeline Research Needs in Leesburg, Virginia. One of the need areas identified was freight pipelines – mainly PCP and other capsule pipelines. This is stated in the conference proceedings. In 1997, the Engineering Council of the United Kingdom also published a visionary document entitled “2020 Vision.” The report strongly recommends increased use of pipelines, especially PCP, to solve UK’s transportation problems. Also in 1997, the National Science and Technology Council under the U.S. President issued a report, Transportation Science and Technology Strategy. For the first time in history, capsule pipelines are mentioned in a high-level government report as a means to improve the nation’s freight transportation. It is believed that with these encouraging new developments, and with capsule pipeline research being sponsored by NSF and a few other agencies, public will become aware of and interested in PCP, and DO
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