Introduction To Natural Gas Transmission - Self Study Course

The Introduction to Natural Gas Transmission self study course 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.

List of 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 and 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

List of Appendices

History of Natural GAs Transmission in the United States
The Cannonball Diaray (a non-technical discussin of drilling operations)
Building a Natural Gas Pipeline
Natural Gas Reserves

How to Order and More Information

Click here to download the brochure. Complete the order form and fax it back to SGA.

Questions

Pat Turman (pturman@southerngas.org; 972/620-4021)

This page updated: December 23, 2003