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Another Pipeline Wax, Pig Problem

KUAC | By Dan Bross

Published January 10, 2013 at 12:30 PM AKST

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Harvey Barrison

Wax build up caused by low oil throughput is continuing to cause problems for Trans Alaska Pipeline operators. As KUAC’s Dan Bross reports, the wax is at the heart of recent trouble with mechanical pigs used to clean the inside of the pipeline.

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Dan Bross

Dan has been in public radio news in Alaska since 1993. He’s worked as a reporter, newscaster and talk show host at stations in McGrath, Valdez and Fairbanks. Dan’s experience includes coverage of a wide range of topics, from wolf control to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and dog mushing.

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