ELEC 200 - Basic Principles of Natural Gas Technology

This is a basic course in the properties, distribution and regulation of natural gas. It is intended as an introduction to gas company employees interested in gaining a basic knowledge of the natural gas industry. No prerequisites are assumed. Field technicians and anyone else working in the field will first learn basic gas principles and terminology along with measurement and distribution methods.

The course is entirely on line and makes use of readings that focus on the handling of natural gas. Essential topics related to positions in the gas industry that are covered: Basic gas laws, strength of materials, review of algebra/trigonometry, economics, engineering drawing, technical writing, physics, fluid mechanics, and basic electricity.

Mastery of the material in this course will aid the student desiring a position in an occupation requiring an understanding of the distribution of natural gas.

Topics to be covered include:
Natural gas properties, gas laws, energy
Pressure control, odorization, gas volume, flow and measurement basics
Review of algebra with applications to natural gas
Physics of natural gas
Statics and mechanics
Fluid Mechanics
Review of trigonometry
Strength of materials
Preparing technical reports
Engineering economics
Basic surveying and principles of material testing
Gas safety devices and corrosion
Engineering drawing and Computer Aided Drafting ( CAD )
Basic DC and AC circuit theory


The reference handbook, “Local Distribution Pipelines in Nontechnical Language”, by Thomas O. Miesner is included.

Instructors:

Alan Dixon - Professor Emeritus, Electrical Engineering Technology at SUNY Broome
Joe DeAngelo – Faculty, Engineering Technologies at SUNY Broome.
Joe Ozvold – Faculty, Engineering Technologies at SUNY Broome


TC 192 $1850
This is an online course that runs from August 31, 2020 – December 20, 2020.
Login information will be given after registration. Phone in registration starts
August 17, 2020. Call 607-778-5012. Registration taken until August 28, 2020.

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