4-1/2 day conference demonstrating natural gas regulator in gas pressure control fundamentals. Natural Gas distribution and natural gas transmission will be emphasized.
Objectives
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
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- class divided into teams to troubleshoot regulators, diagnose problems of the district station, change monitor modes, and work on commercial service regulators.
Prerequisites
Recommended at least 1-year's experience in the field of natural gas pressure regulation
Register By:
Registration always closes 2 weeks prior to session start date
Cancellations: If your plans or budgets change, you may cancel your enrollment up to 14 calendar days prior to the start of the course without incurring a cancellation charge. Limited enrollment makes it necessary to charge a 50% administrative fee for any changes or cancellations within two weeks of the class start date.
