Natural Gas Distribution Maintenance

Introduction and Overview

Introduction
Objectives and contents of the Course
Usage of natural gas

General Safety Practices

Safety equipment
OSHA regulations and guidelines
New York state code requirements

Physical properties of natural gas

Origin

Processing and Ingredients
Heating value and specific gravity
Glossary of terms
Pressure Ratings

Materials of Construction

Types of materials
Methods of joining gas piping
Design of distribution systems
Design of interior piping systems

Corrosion

Definition
Types of Corrosion
Methods of protection

Maintenance

Preventative maintenance program
Gas leaks
Gas pressure regulator
Operation
Maintenance
Repair

TESTING

Option 1 – Hands On session (day 5)

This will be 8 hours of actual cutting, threading, and welding of steel pipe. Butt fusion and saddle fusion of plastic pipe-the tools and techniques of both.

The above course would be presented during a 4-day period. The 5 th day could be presented at an additional cost. The cost would include the instructor's time, per diem, delivery, setup and rental of tools.