Natural Gas Transmission (Introduction) Self-Study Program

This program is sponsored by SGA Transmission Technical Training Committee.

The new "Introduction to Natural Gas Transmission self-study course" is now available. This new version is completely updated and features an easy-to-read format. "Key terms" and "terms being defined" are identified with icons, and definitions can be found in the glossary. The self-study is filled with examples to assist the learner in understanding the material. Each chapter begins with an introduction outlining the material, and ends with a "self-check" summarizing its important concepts. Over one hundred pictures and graphics are also included to make the learning experience more effective.

Purpose of this book

This book will introduce the reader to the natural gas transmission industry. It is intended for employees new to the natural gas industry, although it will also be helpful for others with an interest in an overview of the industry.

Chapters

• The Natural Gas Industry: Overview, structure of the industry, regulations, ratemaking, deregulation
• Characteristics of Natural Gas: Composition, pressure, temperature, gas laws, base conditions and units of measure
• Natural Gas E & P: Origins, formations, exploration geology, leases, drilling, offshore, well completion
• Gas Processing: Conditioning, separation of fluids, sweetening, dehydration, odorization, quality
• Pipelines and Transmission: Production and market areas, transportation, pipeline design, safety, maintenance
• Compressor Stations: Yard piping, main units, engines, compressors, auxiliary building, emissions
• Natural Gas Storage: Why it is needed, underground storage, aquifers, salt formations, LNG
• Transportation and Services: Open access, tariffs, types of transportation and service, contracts, measurement
• Gas Control: Assuring continuity of service, lowest operating costs, operating plans
• Uses of Natural Gas: History of U.S. energy use, consumption, categories of use, environmental impact

Appendices

• History of Natural Gas Transmission in the United States
• The Cannonball Diary (a non-technical discussion of drilling operations)
• Building a Natural Gas Pipeline
• Natural Gas Reserves

The SGA Transmission Technical Training Committee has sponsored this project since 1987 and in 1998, because of the dynamic natural gas industry, identified a need to completely revise and update this material. This self study is 297 pages in length and comes in a 3-ring binder. It explains in easy to understand terms, how natural gas is produced and moved from wellhead to burner tip.

 

Plan 1 - Correspondence Course

Plan 1 is a correspondence course with lessons evaluated and graded by Texas A&M University. This plan is especially recommended for personnel in smaller smaller cities and remote locations.

Plan 1: (Non-SGA members)
Course Fees	$225.00
Plan 1: (SGA members only)
Course Fees	$170.00
There is a $15 shipping charge for each order. Sales tax of 8.25% will be applied to all orders from Texas.

Copyright Information: The Introduction to Natural Gas Transmission self study guide is copyright protected. Duplication or reproduction of the material contained is not allowed without the express written consent of the Southern Gas Association.