Natural Gas Plant Operations
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Course Description
Our natural gas plant certificate course is ideal for individuals already involved in the indurstry and anyone looking to launch their career in the energy industry. Natural gas has two things going for it. First, it provides clean energy. Second, it is plentiful in the United States. For decades to come, natural gas will be produced and consumed in the United States - creating ongoing demand for natural gas plant operators.
For people who want to enter this field it is difficult to find suitable training to become prospective entry level workers. This course provides fundamental technical background to such workers. To take this course no prior science or math education is necessary - the course includes all of the necessary basic science and technology elements.
Natural gas plant operators work in gas producing establishments, monitoring and controlling the systems and equipment that take gas from its natural state and convert it into a useable 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 will 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 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. Individuals who complete our gas plant operations certificate course improve their chances of rapid career advancement.
Our gas plant operations certificate course is a user-friendly course, designed for people who have no prior exposure to technical aspects of hydrocarbons, energy or industrial processes. This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:• Describe basic math, physics and chemistry knowledge necessary for a gas plant operator.
• Describe basic safety aspects related to gas plant production.
• Describe basic elements of electricity for energy production workers.
• Describe how to read technical process drawings.
• Describe basic operational elements of lubrication and centrifugal pumps.
• Describe nature of natural gas, how it is found in nature and how gas wells are developed.
• Describe how natural gas compression systems work.
• Describe how natural gas refrigeration systems work.
• Describe various methods used to purify natural gas.
Course Outline
- Basic Hazard Communication
- Basic Safety
- Basic Lockout-Tagout
- Math 1000: Basic Math 1
- Math 2000: Basic Math 2
- Math2500: 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
More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 400.00 hours |
| Duration of Access | 180 days |
| Instructor | Max Ansari MSEE, P. Eng., First Class Steam Engineer |
| Vendor | Gatlin Education |
| Prerequisites/Audience | Students should have basic computer skills and a high school diploma or equivalent. The intended audience for this program is individuals who seek entry-level positions in the field of natural gas production. |
| Requirements/Materials Included | Students will need access to a computer with Internet access and emailing capabilities. |