Acronyms & Abbreviations

ANP: Alaska Native Program
API: American Petroleum Institute
APSC: Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
ARCS: Alternate Route Communications System
bbl: Barrel
BWT: Ballast Water Treatment
CV: Check Valve
DRA: Drag Reducing Agent
DSMA: Digital Strong Motion Accelerograph
dwt: Deadweight Tons
E & A: Electification & Automation
EMS: Earthquake Monitoring System
ETT: Enhanced Tractor Tug
JPO: Joint Pipeline Office
kV: Kilovolts
MLU: Mainline Unit
MP: Milepost
MTU: Master Terminal Unit
MW: Megawatts
OCC: Operations Control Center
PL: Pipeline
PRT: Prevention/Response Tug
PS: Pump Station
psi: Pounds Per Square Inch
PV: Power Vapor
RCAC: Regional Citizens Advisory Council
RGV: Remote Gate Valve
SERVS: Ship Escort/Response Vessel System
SIPPS: Safety Integrity Pressure Protection System
TAPS: Trans Alaska Pipeline System
TG: Turbine Generator
UPS: Uninterruptible Power Supply
VFD: Variable Frequency Drive
VMT: Valdez Marine Terminal
VSM: Vertical Support Member