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Description
Natural gas plant operations training is ideal for students and those already working in this growing industry. Natural gas plant operators monitor and control the systems and equipment that take gas from its natural state and convert it into a usable product. Your job is to ensure that the gas produced is free of impurities. The purified gas is then separated into products such as ethane, propane, butane, and methane. You’ll also be responsible for the flow of this processed gas into the pipelines that carry it to the various industries and homes that use it for fuel. In addition, you’ll make gas flow changes to the supply system to keep pace with customer demands.Natural gas plant operators earn above-average wages and enjoy good job security and potential to advance into supervisory or management positions.
This is a user-friendly natural gas plant operations course, designed for people who have no prior exposure to technical aspects of hydrocarbons, energy, or industrial processes. No prior science or math education is necessary; the program includes all of the necessary basic science and technology elements.
Upon successful completion of this natural gas plant operations program, you’ll be able to:
- Describe basic math, physics, and chemistry knowledge necessary for a gas plant operator
- Understand safety as it relates to gas plant production
- Describe basic elements of electricity
- Read technical process drawings
- Describe basic operational elements of lubrication and centrifugal pumps
- Understand how natural gas is found in nature and how gas wells are developed
- Describe how natural gas compression and refrigeration systems work
- Determine various methods used to purify natural gas
Outline
- Basic Hazard Communication
- Basic Safety
- Basic Lockout-Tagout
- Math 1000: Basic Math 1
- Math 2000: Basic Math 2
- Math 2500: Basic Math 3
- Applied Physics 1
- Applied Physics 2
- Applied Physics 3
- Heat Exchangers
- Lubrication and Bearings
- Electrical Safety
- Electricity for Operators and Technicians
- Industrial Valves
- Compressed Air
- How to Read Process Drawings
- Basic Process Instrumentation and Control
- Pump Fundamentals
- Centrifugal Pumps: Operation
- Natural Gas 1000: An Introduction
- Natural Gas 1500: Natural Gas Geology
- Natural Gas 2000: Natural Gas Wells
- Natural Gas 2500: Natural Gas Process Compressors
- Natural Gas 2600: Natural Gas Process Refrigeration
- Natural Gas 3000: Natural Gas Field
- Natural Gas 4000: Natural Gas Purification Processes
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Additional Info
- Languages
- English
- Course Length
- 400.00 hours
- Duration of Access
- All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. Most programs allow you 180 days after you register to complete them. If you need more time, extensions are available.
- Instructor
- Max Ansari, MSEE, P. Eng., is a first-class steam engineer. He has experience in the operation of large hydrocarbon facilities, such as refineries, and the development of training systems for a multitude of large corporations engaged in complex industrial production processes. Max also has many years of experience as a professor at a community college. He’s taught a multitude of programs in a number of energy fields.
- Prerequisites/Audience
- To enroll in this program, you should have basic computer skills and a
high school diploma or the equivalent.
This program is for you if you’re seeking an entry-level position in the field of natural gas production. - Requirements/Materials Included
- To take this program, you’ll need access to a computer with Internet and e-mail.
