What is pipeline transportation? Write two merits and demerits of the same.

It is the transportation of goods or material which is in the form of liquid, slurry or gases through a pipe made of durable plastic or metals.

The two merits of public transportation are given below -:

• Pipeline transportation is ideally suited to transport the liquids and gases.

• Pipelines can be laid through difficult terrains as well as underwater.

The two demerits of public transportation are given below:

• Pipelines cannot be easily repaired, and the detection of leakage is also difficult.

• Its capacity cannot be increased once it is laid.