Thermodynamic challenges for CO2 pipelines design: A critical review on the effects of impurities, water content, and low temperature

•The main thermodynamic challenges associated with CO2 transport via pipeline has been analysed.•A critical review of main flow-assurance issues related to CO2 pipelines has been presented.•The impact of impurities, typology and their concentrations has been included.•Corrosion control strategies and water content limits have been collected through a literature review.•A collection of design parameters useful to technicians and operators has been reported.