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Natural Gas Measurement–Sampling and Analysis (Quality)

Enrollment Instructions

1.1 CEUs

Endorsed by the Gas Processors Association and the Canadian School of Hydrocarbon Measurement!

This course may assist in meeting requirements for DOT Operator Certification.

Download a brochure for our Natural Gas Measurement Courses (PDF–692 KB).

Covers the basics of automatic and manual sampling of natural gas for the determination of the chemical composition and Btu values. The participants receive an overview of the operation, calibration, and maintenance of gas chromatographs and H₂S analyzers. In addition the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of odorant injection and detection systems are addressed. Participants receive handouts.

Length: 1 1/2 days

Course Content

Participants receive instruction in:

• Sampling
  • Basis for sampling
  • Spot and manual sampling
  • Continuous
    • Design and installation
    • Extraction/handling
  • Safety while transporting
• Chromatographs
  • Types and theory of operation
  • Calibration
  • Analysis report
• H₂S analyzers
  • Operation
  • Maintenance
• Odorant injection and detection systems
  • Operation and installation
  • Maintenance issues

Recommended For

Gas measurement technicians, analysts, engineers, and personnel who witness or audit natural gas measurement.

Related Courses

• Field Handling and Plant Processing of Natural Gas
• Natural Gas Measurement–Design/Application/Inspection
• Natural Gas Measurement–Electronic Flow Measurement
• Natural Gas Measurement–Fundamentals

Dates

• Jun 17–18, 2010 - Houston
• Nov 11–12, 2010 - Houston
• Jun 16–17, 2011 - Houston
• Nov 10–11, 2011 - Houston

Cost: $780