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HSCX1918X Natural Gas Plant Operations

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Course Description

The Natural Gas Plant Operations online course provides the knowledge and skills you'll need to begin an exciting career in natural gas plant operations. To take this course no prior science or math education is necessary - the course includes all of the necessary basic science and technology elements. 400 hours.

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.

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Course fee: $2,895

To register, or for more information, contact the Division of Extended Learning at 1-800-NAT-UNIV ext. 8600.

 

Prerequisite

High school diploma or equivalent with basic computer knowledge

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