BLDE-203: Natural Gas Distribution and Maintenance

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Building Sciences
Department
Energy Technology
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
BldgScien, Energy,HVAC& MSFM
Course Number
203
Course Title
Natural Gas Distribution and Maintenance
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
TAMA-110, or its equivalent, or higher
Catalog Course Description

An introduction course on the fundamentals of natural gas distribution and maintenance. Topics to be covered are: Safety, proper excavation procedures, corrosion and pipe protection, gas leaks, mechanical joining, service line repairs and renewals, and main repair and fitting.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Safety
    • Identify PPE
    • Define the proper approach towards hazards commonly found on the job
    • Define personal and on-the-job safety practices
    • Identify traffic safety and worksite set up procedures
  2. Excavation/Underground
    • Identify steps that must be taken prior to digging
    • Identify common digging practices and equipment
    • Define "behind the curb" (BC), "building a wall", and "street cut" terminology
    • Identify post-construction work tasks
    • Demonstrate how to read a map
    • Demonstrate how to locate piping
    • Identify the surveillance and damage prevention processes
    • Define abnormal operating conditions
  3. Corrosion and Pipe Protection
    • Define Corrosion
    • Identify the effects of corrosion
    • Identify the different levels in the Spectrum of Corrosion
    • Define corrosion control and monitoring
  4. Leaks
    • Demonstrate how to perform a combustible gas indicator (CGI)
    • Define the leak detection process
    • Define the proper response to a leak
    • Define the leak grading process (3 levels)
  5. Mechanical Joining
    • Identify the various joining techniques
    • Demonstrate pipe/tube joining
    • Identify when the various methods of mechanical joining are used
  6. Service Line Repairs and Renewals
    • Identify the types of service line repairs
    • Identify the preferred method for completing service line repairs
    • Identify the steps for performing sevice line installations
    • Identify the common fittings, clamps, and tees used to perform service line tasks
  7. Main Repairs and Fittings
    • Identify the types of "Main Repairs"
    • Identify the preferred methods of repair
    • Identify the fittings used in "Main Repair"

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement
  • Tests
  • Quizzes
  • Assignments
  • Labs
Texts

To be determined by instructor.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Effective Term
Fall 2018