The Paradigm of Installation-Oriented Planning
A Critical Evaluation of Route Selection and Corridor Planning for the Leupung-Banda Aceh Submarine Clean Water Pipeline
Keywords:
Route Selection, Alignment, Corridor Planning, Submarine Pipeline, HDPE, Feasibility StudyAbstract
The selection of a pipeline route is a critical stage in submarine installation projects that dictates technical success and longterm cost efficiency. This article evaluates the corridor planning for a clean water transmission system from the Leupung mountain springs to the Banda Aceh distribution center, specifically comparing conventional land alignments with submarine alternatives. The study employs a comparative evaluation based on techno-economic criteria, including seabed geology, bathymetry, and natural disaster mitigation specifically addressing the landslide risks prevalent in the Aceh Besar region. The analysis emphasizes that route selection is an "installation-oriented planning" process rather than a mere geometric exercise. By integrating hydrodynamic stability factors and shore approach methods, the research argues that a submarine route utilizing High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) provides superior resilience against the seismic and geological characteristics of Aceh.
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