Gas Control Conference

4-1/2 day conference demonstrating natural gas regulator in gas pressure control fundamentals. Natural Gas distribution and natural gas transmission will be emphasized.

Upon completion students will be able to:

• determine the difference between pilot-operated and direct-operated regulators
• assess the various methods of overpressure protection
• correctly size relief valves and regulators for natural gas applications
• troubleshoot a wide array of regulator topics

• Fundamentals of Self-Operated Regulators
• Fundamentals of Pilot-Operated Regulators
• Unloading Style Pilots vs. Two-Path
• Sizing and Selection of Regulators
• Methods of Overpressure Protection
• Monitor Methods and Sizing
• Relief Valves Sizing and Selection
• Pressure Factor Measurement
• Regulator Troubleshooting
• Failure Analysis
• Recommended Installation Practices
• Aerodynamic Noise Theory, Treatment Methods and Technologies
• Regulator Olympics - 3 Troubleshooting Challenges*



*Regulator Olympics- class divided into teams to troubleshoot regulators, diagnose problems of the district station, change monitor modes, and work on commercial service regulators.

Recommended at least 1-year's experience in the field of natural gas regulators.