192 Natural Gas
EnergyU Course Library
Use to qualify personnel for Operator Qualification requirements under CFR part 192. For gas operations personnel and contractors working on natural gas distribution, transmission, and gas gathering systems.
- 73 training courses and assessments
- 115 performance evaluation forms
Courses
- 192-AOC Abnormal Operating Conditions
Course Description
Operators of natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines must have basic knowledge in order to comply with federal regulations. Operators must be able to recognize when an abnormal or possible hazardous condition exists, and then react appropriately. This course provides basic information on recognizing and reacting to Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOCs).
Objectives
- Describe AOCs, regulations, and requirements.
- Identify general AOC types, causes, prevention, and steps for reacting to the AOC.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA1462
KNT – MEA1291 - 192-0101 Characteristics and Hazards of Natural Gas
Course Description
This course defines the properties and characteristics of natural gas, as well as associated hazards of natural gas.
Objectives
- Identify basic properties and characteristics of natural gas.
- Recognize hazards of natural gas.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1459
KNT - MEA1292 - 192-0201 Gas Detection and Alarm System Maintenance
Course Description
Compressor stations along the transmission pipeline network provide the compression required to ensure continued and efficient gas flow. Most compressor stations have fixed gas detection and alarm systems to monitor for combustible gas. Personnel working in compressor stations must be able to perform calibration and testing of those gas detection and alarm systems.
Objectives
- Identify fixed gas detection devices and describe their functions.
- Describe calibration and testing procedures for fixed gas detection systems.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1356
KNT - MEA1128
PEF - MEA11 - 192-0202 Isolation of Compressor Units
Course Description
Failures during isolation and reinstatement of compressor units are one of the main causes of loss-of-containment incidents, which can lead to major accidents. High standards of isolation and rigorous control are required for compressor isolation and reinstatement, particularly in major hazardous industries.
Objectives
- List compressor types, drivers, controls and operation.
- Explain general and positive isolations.
- Summarize a hazard analysis and risk assessment.
- Identify requirements and methods of isolation.
- Discuss isolation, venting, purging, testing, proving and monitoring procedures.
- Describe an isolation removal and compressor reinstatement.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1357
KNT – MEA1129
PEF – MEA12 - 192-0205 Compressor Station Inspection and Testing of Remote Control Shutdown Devices
Course Description
A compressor station typically has devices that activate remotely to shutdown an entire compressor station or individual station components if operating conditions become dangerous. Therefore, it is important to know how to inspect and test a remote control shutdown device to ensure proper operation.
It is also critical to properly recognize and react to any abnormal operating conditions that may occur during inspection and testing of remote control shutdown devices.
Objectives
- Discuss how to identify and inspect remote control shutdown devices.
- Describe how to test and calibrate remote control shutdown devices.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions that may occur during inspection and testing of remote control shutdown devices.
- Explain how to document findings according to company procedures.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1407
KNT - MEA1130
PEF - MEA13 - 192-0301 Operating Gas Compressor Units
Course Description
The goal of day-to-day gas compressor operations is to move the required volume of gas through the gas compressor without exceeding operating parameters on the compressor unit, auxiliary equipment, and pipeline. This course covers activities required for the start-up, operation, and shutdown of an engine driven gas compressor unit.
Objectives
- Identify compressor station components and auxiliary equipment.
- List different compressor types and their drivers.
- Describe compressor operating parameters and monitoring strategies.
- Discuss how to perform condition and performance monitoring activities.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1408
KNT - MEA1131
PEF - MEA14
PEF - MEA15 - 192-0302 Shutting Down Gas Compressor Units
Course Description
Compressor stations play a vital role to ensuring pipeline capacity and efficiency through a vast network of pipelines within the natural gas transportation system. Strategically located compressor stations maintain the pressure and velocity of the natural gas by giving it a much-needed boost.
Compressors are used to: increase gas pressure in a pipeline, maintain desired gas flow through the line, and allow gas to flow from a low pressure to a higher pressure line. Therefore, one of the most important components of natural gas transportation systems is the compressor station.
Objectives
- Identify compressor operation, controls, types, drivers and shutdown systems.
- Discuss compressor shutdown requirements, practices and modes.
- Describe how to perform compressor shutdown procedures.
- Recognize and react to potential problems and abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG -MEA1409
KNT - MEA1132
PEF - MEA16
PEF - MEA17 - 192-0303 Starting Gas Compressor Units
Course Description
This course describes key steps for the operation of a gas compressor unit, specifically focusing on procedures for proper start-up of a compressor unit, and abnormal operating conditions.
Objectives
- Describe the operation of a gas compressor unit.
- Discuss the start-up of a gas compressor unit.
- Recognize abnormal operating conditions and how to respond to them.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1410
KNT - MEA1133
PEF - MEA18
PEF - MEA19 - 192-0401 Corrosion Monitoring: Atmospheric, External, and Internal
Course Description
Corrosion is the primary form of deterioration in steel pipe. While an "inspection" provides information as to the corrosion conditions at a specific time, "monitoring" defines changes in corrosion conditions over time. Effective corrosion monitoring enables you to predict corrosion damage and be proactive against pipeline failure.
This course provides information on inspection and monitoring requirements. Pipeline operators will need to perform timely inspections and then scientifically prioritize repair and replacement of pipeline parts after completing a risk assessment.
Objectives
- Describe inspection requirements.
- Discuss methods for inspecting and monitoring pipeline corrosion.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1411
KNT - MEA1134
PEF - MEA110
PEF - MEA113 - 192-0402 Coating Maintenance
Course Description
Bare steel must be protected in areas of active corrosion. The DOT requires that above ground piping installed after July 31, 1971 be coated or jacketed with corrosion preventing material. Piping below ground that is exposed to atmospheric corrosion in utility pits or vaults must also be coated or jacketed. This course provides a basic overview of coatings, coating inspection, and coating maintenance.
Objectives
- Identify deteriorated, damaged, or disbonded pipeline coating.
- Describe requirements for removing deteriorated, damaged, or disbonded coating without damaging the pipe.
- Discuss methods for repairing, replacing, or altering pipe coating.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1412
KNT - MEA1135
PEF - MEA114
PEF - MEA11976
PEF - MEA11977
PEF - MEA11978
PEF - MEA11979
PEF - MEA11980
PEF - MEA11981 - 192-0501 Cathodic Protection System Maintenance
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to maintenance of a gas pipeline cathodic protection system.
Objectives
- Describe how cathodic protection is provided.
- Explain the inspection requirements for cathodically protected gas pipelines.
- List the test equipment used to maintain and troubleshoot cathodic protection systems.
- Identify how to maintain and troubleshoot cathodically protected pipelines and rectifiers.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1413
KNT - MEA1136
PEF – MEA117
PEF – MEA118
PEF – MEA119
PEF – MEA120
PEF – MEA121 - 192-0503 Cathodic Protection Systems: Electrical Connections
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the installation and inspection of electrical connections used in a gas pipeline cathodic protection system. In this course, we first review why pipeline corrosion occurs and how it can be prevented. Then, we take a look at the equipment you use to test electrical connections and tasks you must perform before starting a job. Finally, we discuss how to install and inspect electrical connections.
Objectives
- Explain the different types of electrical connections required in a gas pipeline cathodic protection system.
- List the test equipment used to install and inspect electrical connections.
- Identify the steps required to install and inspect electrical connections.
- Describe how to recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1414
KNT - MEA1137
PEF - MEA123 - 192-0505 Cathodic Protection System Testing
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to testing and troubleshooting cathodically protected gas pipelines.
Objectives
- Describe how cathodic protection is provided.
- Explain the inspection requirements for cathodically protected gas pipelines.
- List the test equipment used to test and troubleshoot cathodic protection systems.
- Discuss how to test and troubleshoot cathodically protected pipelines and rectifiers.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1415
KNT - MEA1138
PEF - MEA124 - 192-0511 Soil Resistivity Testing
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to soil resistivity testing. In this course, we first review why pipeline corrosion occurs and how it can be prevented. Then, we take a look at different soil resistivity measuring tests.
Objectives
- Describe how cathodic protection is provided.
- Discuss the inspection requirements for cathodically protected gas pipelines.
- Explain the following soil resistivity tests: Four-pin or Wenner, Two-pin or Shepard's Canes, Single-pin or soil rod and Collins Rod, Soil box
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1416
KNT – MEA1139
PEF - MEA131 - 192-0512 Pipe-to-Soil Testing
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to performing pipe-to-soil testing of gas pipelines.
Objectives
- Describe how cathodic protection is provided.
- Discuss the inspection requirements for cathodically protected gas pipelines.
- List the test equipment used to perform a pipe-to-soil test.
- Explain how to perform and troubleshoot a pipe-to-soil test.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1417
KNT – MEA1140
PEF – MEA132 - 192-0701 Locating, Installing, and Protecting Customer Meters and Regulators
Course Description
When customer meters and regulators are installed within a natural gas system, qualified personnel must be familiar with proper procedures for locating, installing, protecting, and testing meter set components.
Objectives
- Identify the components of a meter set.
- Discuss location requirements for the installation of meter sets.
- Describe general meter set installation requirements.
- Explain correct procedures for installation of customer meters, regulators, and relief valves.
- Define proper procedures for testing installed customer meters, regulators, and relief valves.
- Recognize abnormal operating conditions and potential problems, along with appropriate reactions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1418
KNT - MEA1141
PEF – MEA133
PEF – MEA134 - 192-0702 Customer Regulating, Limiting, and Relief Devices
Course Description
Every section of a natural gas system is designed to work within a range of pressures. Within each distribution section, customer pressure regulating, limiting, and relief devices maintain the appropriate pressures and protect against over pressurization.
Objectives
- Describe the purpose of customer pressure regulating, limiting, and relief devices.
- Explain how to inspect, maintain, and test customer pressure regulating, limiting, and relief devices.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1419
KNT – MEA1142
PEF – MEA135
PEF – MEA136 - 192-0801 Locating Pipelines
Course Description
Knowing the location of buried facilities prior to performing excavation activities is essential to prevent damage to underground utilities. Unintentional damage to underground facilities during excavation not only causes a significant amount of disruption, it can also threaten public safety. For this reason, temporary marking of all buried pipelines in the areas of excavation activity must be completed prior to the start of excavation.
Objectives
- Describe One-Call requirements.
- Distinguish between locating methods.
- Identify testing and locating equipment.
- Perform visual inspection of the locate area.
- Explain how to perform a locate.
- Place temporary markers.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1420
KNT - MEA1143
PEF - MEA137 - 192-0802 Protection During Disturbance of Segment Support
Course Description
Pipe segments must be protected against damage during disturbance. It is important to provide support and protection for exposed piping, and to properly backfill to prevent settlement.
Objectives
- Explain when to support pipeline segments.
- List different types of support.
- Identify what fittings and segments to support.
- Discuss system patrol requirements and methods.
- Discuss system patrol requirements and methods.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1421
KNT - MEA1144
PEF - MEA138 - 192-0803 Inspection for Damage
Course Description
When inspection for damage is performed on gas pipeline facilities, it is important to know how to properly inspect pipeline components and excavation sites, perform leak surveys, and verify system integrity. This course provides information on damage inspection requirements and integrity management.
Objectives
- Explain the hazards of natural gas.
- Identify common types of pipeline damage.
- Review basic federal requirements for pipeline integrity management.
- Indicate damage inspection procedures.
- Outline inspection documentation requirements.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1422
KNT - MEA1145
PEF - MEA139 - 192-0804 Damage Prevention During Excavation Activities
Course Description
This course stresses the importance of damage prevention during any excavation activities.
Objectives
- List One-Call notification procedures.
- Explain OSHA requirements and "best practices."
- Review procedures for locating, properly marking, and exposing buried pipeline.
- Discuss how to expose buried pipe by probing then potholing.
- Describe monitoring and inspecting excavation activities.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1423
KNT - MEA1295
PEF - MEA1296 - 192-0901 System Patrolling
Course Description
Routine pipeline patrols must be performed on transmission and distribution pipeline systems to check for leaks, construction activity, and other factors that could affect the safety and operation of the system. The Code of Federal Regulations requires that system patrols take place at regular intervals that are determined by the size of the line, operating pressures, class location, and other relevant factors.
Objectives
- Describe system patrol requirements.
- Explain methods for performing system patrols.
- Identify signs that indicate possible hazards.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1424
KNT - MEA1146
PEF - MEA140 - 192-1001 Cast Iron Joints Sealing
Course Description
Cast-iron gas distribution mains are still in use in many older urban areas. The bell and spigot joints commonly used for joining cast-iron pipe have the potential for gas leaks and must be properly maintained and sealed. To extend the life of cast-iron pipe, various methods for sealing leaking joints are used.
Objectives
- Identify the requirements for sealing bell and spigot joints.
- Discuss how to evaluate and determine if sealing requirements are being met.
- Describe sealing methods appropriate for cast-iron joints.
- Explain the installation process and the maintenance of leak clamps.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1425
KNT - MEA1147
PEF - MEA141 - 192-1002 Joining of Plastic Pipe: Electrofusion
Course Description
Electrofusion is the process of joining plastic pipe through the use of specially designed fittings.
Objectives
- Describe electrofusion equipment and fittings.
- Identify the tasks to perform before starting an electrofusion job.
- List the steps to perform when electrofusing socket and sidewall type fittings to a pipe.
- Explain how to inspect an electrofused joint.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1426
KNT - MEA1148
PEF - MEA143
PEF - MEA144 - 192-1003 Joining of Plastic Pipe: Butt Heat Fusion
Course Description
Butt heat fusion is the process of joining two plastic pipes or one pipe and fitting through the use of heat and force.
Objectives
- Describe butt heat fusion equipment and fittings.
- Identify the tasks to perform before starting a butt heat fusion job.
- List the steps to perform during manual and hydraulic butt heat fusion.
- Explain how to inspect a butt heat fusion joint.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1427
KNT - MEA1149
PEF - MEA145 - 192-1004 Joining of Plastic Pipe: Sidewall Heat Fusion
Course Description
Sidewall heat fusion is the process of joining a sidewall fitting to a pipe through the use of heat and force. In this course, we first discuss sidewall heat fusion equipment and fittings, and the tasks you must perform before starting a sidewall heat fusion job. Next, we look in detail at performing a sidewall heat fusion.
Objectives
- Describe sidewall heat fusion equipment and fittings.
- Identify the tasks to perform before starting a sidewall heat fusion job.
- Discuss the steps to perform during sidewall heat fusion.
- Explain how to inspect a sidewall heat fusion.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1428
KNT - MEA1150
PEF - MEA146 - 192-1005 Mechanical Joints
Course Description
Mechanical joints offer an alternative to welded or threaded joints on steel pipes, and heat fused or solvent joints on plastic pipes. Mechanical joints require the installation of a mechanical coupling to join two pipe ends.
Objectives
- Describe the following mechanical couplings: stab, boltless and bolted, and flange.
- Identify the tasks to perform before starting a pipe joining job.
- List the steps needed to perform the installation, inspection, and testing of mechanical couplings.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1429
KNT - MEA1151
PEF – MEA1123
PEF – MEA1124
PEF – MEA1125
PEF – MEA11320
PEF – MEA1753
PEF – MEA1754
PEF – MEA11699
PEF – MEA11700 - 192-1006 Joining of Plastic Pipe: Socket Heat Fusion
Course Description
This course provides information on conventional socket heat fusion requirements and preparation of pipe and fittings prior to fusing, the fusion procedure, and inspection requirements.
Objectives
- Identify socket heat fusion equipment and fittings.
- Discuss the tasks to perform before starting a socket heat fusion job.
- List the steps to perform during socket heat fusion.
- Explain how to inspect a socket heat fusion.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1430
KNT - MEA1152
PEF - MEA148 - 192-1201 Leakage Survey: Distribution and Transmission
Course Description
Natural gas utilities manage miles of pipelines that gather, transmit and distribute gas to customers. Leaks can occur anywhere in the system. The leak survey program is a systematic method of protecting public safety and company facilities by detecting and repairing leaks before they become dangerous.
Objectives
- Explain leakage survey scope, methods, and requirements.
- Describe equipment performance checks.
- Discuss implementation of surface and subsurface surveys.
- Detail use of vegetation and business district surveys.
- Identify how to pinpoint and classify leaks.
- Review leak spread and actions to resolve leak.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1431
KNT - MEA1153
PEF - MEA149
PEF - MEA150 - 192-1202 Outside Gas Leakage Investigation
Course Description
Natural gas utilities manage miles of pipelines that gather, transmit, and distribute gas to customers. Leaks can occur anywhere in the system. Outside leak investigations are generally performed to detect these leaks before they become serious.
Objectives
- Discuss how to conduct gas leak surveys on commercial and residential service lines, main lines, and meter sets.
- Describe how to pinpoint and document leaks found in accordance with federal regulations.
- Explain how to control hazardous situations by evaluating the situation and classifying leaks.
- Indicate how to investigate gas leaks with leak detection equipment and coordinate repairs.
- Recognize and react to potential problems and abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1432
KNT - MEA1154
PEF - MEA151 - 192-1203 Inside Gas Leakage Investigation
Course Description
This course covers performing inside gas leakage investigations, checking for migration of gas at entry points, initiating precautionary actions, and verifying inside service line and fuel line integrity.
Objectives
- Describe how to perform inside gas leakage investigation until the leakage is found or no leakage is confirmed.
- Explain how to check for migration of gas at entry points.
- Discuss service line penetration.
- Indicate how to initiate precautionary actions at any time that hazardous gas leakage is found.
- Review how to perform an inside leakage survey.
- Identify how to verify inside service line and fuel line integrity.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions (AOCs).
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1433
KNT - MEA1155
PEF - MEA152 - 192-1301 Leak and Strength Test: Service Lines, Mains, and Transmission Lines
Course Description
Pipeline systems are pressure tested to demonstrate their fitness for service under intended operating conditions. Tests may be conducted prior to placing newly constructed lines into service, to revalidate historical operating conditions as part of an integrity assessment process, to verify pipeline integrity before returning it to service after being idle or inactive, and to establish a line's ability for modified operations such as operating at higher pressures and transporting different products.
Objectives
- List pipeline leak and strength test requirements and methods.
- Describe isolating pipeline segment to be tested.
- Explain testing pipeline segment hydrostatically and pneumatically.
- Discuss returning segment to service and testing final connections.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1434
KNT - MEA1156
PEF - MEA153
PEF - MEA154
PEF - MEA155
PEF - MEA1126 - 192-1401 Abandonment or Inactivation of Facilities
Course Description
When pipeline operators abandon or inactivate facilities, detailed planning and job preparation is required in order to perform these operations safely. The correct tools and materials must be selected and job specifications must be properly understood and followed, including the identification of the pipe segments to be abandoned or inactivated.
Objectives
- Discuss gas pipeline regulations
- Describe preparing for the abandonment or inactivation of gas pipe
- Explain excavation requirements
- Identify the process of abandonment or inactivation of gas pipe
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1435
KNT - MEA1157
PEF - MEA156 - 192-1402 Backfilling
Course Description
This course discusses safety and operating procedures for backfilling.
Objectives
- Identify hazards associated with natural gas, excavation, and backfilling.
- List trench safety requirements.
- Explain requirements for the inspection of backfill materials.
- Outline criteria used for soil evaluation and classification.
- Describe backfilling procedures.
- Demonstrate proper pipe support.
- Review soil compaction methods.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1436
KNT - MEA1158
PEF - MEA157 - 192-1403 Installation of Steel Pipe: Field Bends
Course Description
The Department of Transportation's (DOT) Office of Pipeline Safety has set guidelines for bending steel pipe during installation. These guidelines, found in Federal Standard 192.313-315, stipulate specific requirements to avoid failure of pipe and its welds.
Objectives
- Discuss the bending requirements for steel pipe.
- Describe how to prepare pipe for field bends.
- Explain how to inspect field bends in steel pipe.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1437
KNT - MEA1159
PEF - MEA158 - 192-1404 Casing Vents and Seals
Course Description
When natural gas carrier pipeline is installed within casing, it must be designed to withstand the loads that will be imposed on it. Casing, vents, and seals vary in design and material; therefore, specific manufacturer's instructions and company procedures must be followed for each type, during installation, maintenance, or repair.
Objectives
- Explain pipeline and operator regulations.
- Identify the components of pipeline casing: casing, spacers, vents, and seals.
- Describe installation and maintenance requirements for casing vents and seals.
- Discuss reporting and documentation requirements.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1438
KNT - MEA1160
PEF - MEA159 - 192-1405 Underground Clearances
Course Description
When multiple utilities are installed in a thoroughfare or utility right-of-way, minimum underground clearances must be maintained in order to safely operate transmission lines, gas mains, and gas holders. To ensure that pipes remain in good condition and service is not disrupted, personnel should properly evaluate clearances and recognize any abnormal operating conditions.
Objectives
- Describe minimum clearances for transmission lines, mains (steel and plastic), and pipe-type or bottle-type holders.
- List methods to preserve and protect clearances and facilities.
- Recognize possible abnormal operating conditions.
- Demonstrate proper responses when abnormal operating conditions are encountered.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1439
KNT - MEA1161
PEF - MEA160 - 192-1408 Installation of Plastic Pipe
Course Description
Plastic pipe is often used to transport gas in buried pipeline systems. It delivers exceptional value, reliability, and remarkable advantages over conventional types of piping. With superior resistance to corrosion and abrasion, plastic piping systems also supply long service life, excellent joint performance, and offer leak free protection. Plastic pipe is typically installed via direct burial or insertion. Some common installation methods include trenching, plowing, boring, and insertion in a casing or abandoned pipeline. Proper installation is key to pipeline integrity.
Objectives
- Describe proper handling of plastic pipe.
- Discuss transportation and storage of plastic pipe.
- Explain installing plastic pipe via trench, bore, plowing/pull-in, and plowing/planting.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1440
KNT - MEA1162
PEF - MEA161
PEF - MEA162
PEF - MEA163
PEF - MEA164
PEF - MEA165
PEF - MEA166 - 192-1409 Installation of Steel Pipe
Course Description
Steel pipe used to transport natural gas is typically installed via direct burial or by trenchless methods. Common installation methods include trenching, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), and auger boring. Proper installation is key to pipeline integrity.
Objectives
- Describe how to properly handle steel pipe.
- State requirements and methods for transportation and storage of steel pipe.
- Explain how to install steel pipe via trench, HDD, and auger boring.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1441
KNT - MEA1163
PEF - MEA167
PEF - MEA168
PEF - MEA169
PEF - MEA170
PEF - MEA171
PEF - MEA172 - 192-1410 Cover: Service Lines, Mains, and Transmission Lines
Course Description
Pipeline components can generally be divided into the following categories: service lines, mains, and transmission lines. When working on a gas line, it is important to adhere to minimum cover requirements. If the minimum requirements are met, the work performed needs to ensure that the requirements are preserved or maintained. If the minimum requirements are not met, additional cover is required.
Objectives
- Identify minimum cover requirements.
- Evaluate and determine if minimum cover requirements are being met.
- Describe how to preserve or maintain minimum cover.
- Describe how to restore, as necessary, minimum cover.
- Explain how to provide, as necessary, protection where minimum cover requirements cannot be met.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1442
KNT - MEA1164
PEF - MEA173
PEF - MEA1127 - 192-1411 Inspection
Course Description
Natural gas is highly combustible and must be handled properly to maintain facility, worker, and public safety. Damage can occur on pipeline components during storage, transportation, handling and installation. Problems can also occur from manufacturing flaws, improper material selection, or improper installation. Pipe and pipeline components must be inspected before and after installation to ensure serviceability and safety.
Objectives
- Indicate the source of natural gas.
- Identify the properties and hazards of natural gas.
- Review personnel and inspection regulations and requirements.
- Explain basic inspection procedures.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1443
KNT - MEA1165
PEF - MEA174
PEF - MEA175 - 192-1413 Line Markers
Course Description
Line markers are highly visible above ground warning signs that are located throughout the pipeline right-of-ways to alert excavators and other workers that there are buried pipelines in the immediate area. Line markers include information such as the company name, emergency phone number, call before you dig information, and description of pipeline product.
Objectives
- Describe line marker purpose and design.
- Discuss location, placement, and installation requirements for line markers.
- Recognize requirements for abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1444
KNT - MEA1166
PEF - MEA176 - 192-1414 Pipeline Shutdown, Startup, or Pressure Change
Course Description
Dangerous situations, such as an explosion, fire, leak, or pipeline damage, may require pipeline shutdown, startup, or pressure change. Properly performing these operations is not only essential for worker safety, but also for the safety of life and property.
Objectives
- Identify methods for pipeline shutdown, startup, and increase or decrease of pressure.
- Determine if a pipeline shutdown or pressure reduction is required.
- Describe general procedure requirements and safety considerations.
- Explain preparation requirements for pipeline shutdown, startup, and pressure change.
- Indicate procedures for stopping gas flow and changing pressure.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1445
KNT - MEA1167
PEF - MEA177
PEF - MEA178
PEF - MEA179
PEF - MEA180
PEF - MEA181 - 192-1415 Protection From Hazards
Course Description
Pipeline protection from hazards is required to reduce the risk, or severity of effects, of uncontrollable hazards from natural forces, such as landslides, earthquakes, or hurricanes, and external forces, such as vehicles, vessels, or anchors.
Objectives
- Identify pipeline hazards and hazard protection requirements.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1446
KNT - MEA1168
PEF - MEA182 - 192-1417 Protection When Minimum Cover Not Met
Course Description
Proper planning and preparation are required during natural gas pipeline construction in order to create a safe and efficient transportation system. Pipeline routes and construction methods must consider many variables and situations. When gas pipeline is buried, cover requirements must be met.
Objectives
- Discuss proper safety procedures when working on gas pipeline.
- Define safety requirements during excavation.
- Explain trench and cover requirements for buried pipe.
- Describe providing protection for buried gas pipe.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1447
KNT - MEA1169
PEF - MEA183 - 192-1418 Purging Natural Gas Pipelines
Course Description
Gas piping design, operation, and purging responsibilities require a very specialized level of expertise. A number of high-profile explosions related to careless errors and improper purging practices have brought these issues to the forefront for many organizations. Beyond the risk of death and injury, gas pipeline purging incidents can cause: extensive property damage worth millions of dollars, significant lost production time, and irreversible damage to a company's reputation. Therefore, an established purging process is best followed for a safe and complete purge.
Objectives
- Identify code requirements, proper purging procedures, and potential hazards.
- Describe performing pre-purge, purge, and post-purge activities.
- Discuss purge factors such as pressure, rate, velocity, time, and mediums.
- List appropriate purging equipment.
- Explain how to properly purge pipelines in and out of service.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1448
KNT - MEA1170
PEF - MEA184
PEF - MEA185 - 192-1419 Uprating: Reinforce or Anchor Offsets, Bends, and Dead-ends
Course Description
Before increasing operating pressure above the previously established maximum allowable operating pressure, reinforcement is required for offsets, bends, and dead-ends in pipe joined by compression couplings or bell and spigot joints.
Objectives
- Discuss methods for reinforcing or anchoring offsets, bends, and dead-ends.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1449
KNT - MEA1171
PEF - MEA186
PEF - MEA187 - 192-1421 Installation of Steel Pipe: Repair of Imperfections or Damage
Course Description
Damage or imperfections that impair the serviceability of a pipe must be repaired. Federal regulations allow repairing of pipeline damage and imperfections by repair methods such as grinding, welding, and wrapping with a composite sleeve.
Objectives
- Identify factors that determine required repair.
- Discuss tools and equipment for inspection and repair.
- Describe accepted methods of repair.
- Explain completion steps.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1450
KNT - MEA1172
PEF - MEA188 - 192-1422 Segment Repair, Replacement, etc.
Course Description
Natural gas pipelines are subject to damage during installation and excavation, and from external and internal corrosion. Damage or imperfections that impair the serviceability of a pipeline must be repaired or removed. Repair and replacement methods vary depending on the pipe material and the extent of the damage.
Objectives
- List the procedures for inspecting pipeline segments and cathodic protection systems.
- Discuss the tasks you must perform prior to starting the repair or replacement of a pipeline segment.
- Describe how to:
- Repair a pipeline segment by grinding, sleeves, clamps, joint encapsulation, and internal sealing.
- Replace pipeline segments using compression, flange, and stab couplings, welding, and fusion.
- Identify the tasks you must perform to return a pipeline segment to service.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1451
KNT - MEA12374
PEF - MEA1451 - 192-1424 Support, Expansion Joints, and Anchor Maintenance: Exposed Pipeline
Course Description
Pipelines are designed to operate within certain parameters of internal and external stress. When installation of a pipeline requires that the pipeline be exposed, the exposure may result in added external stress. The use of anchors, supports, or expansion joints help minimize external stress on exposed pipe. If these items are not maintained properly, stress levels can cause premature failure.
Objectives
- Explain the function of supports, expansion joints, and anchors.
- Discuss the personnel requirements for support, expansion joint, and anchor maintenance.
- Describe the excavation and welding requirements for pipeline tasks.
- Indicate the procedures for repairing supports and anchors.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1452
KNT - MEA1174
PEF - MEA191 - 192-1425 Tapping Cast and Ductile Iron Pipe
Course Description
Tapping cast and ductile iron pipe is the process of creating an opening in the pipe. Tapping may be required as part of pipeline repair, segment replacement, or facility abandonment. Tapping may also be required to connect a new service branch, to create a bypass, or during the installation of other system devices.
Objectives
- Describe federal and safety regulations for gas pipeline.
- Discuss requirements for facility locating and excavation.
- Explain tapping requirements, safe practices, and operational procedures.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions and proper AOC reactions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1453
KNT - MEA1175
PEF - MEA192 - 192-1426 Tapping Steel and Plastic Pipe
Course Description
This course covers preparation steps for tapping steel and plastic pipe, safety procedures, equipment inspection, evaluating operating conditions, requirements for connecting equipment to main, and general installation of mechanical and bag stoppers.
Objectives
- Explain how to evaluate and identify tap location.
- Describe how to verify pressure of pipeline segment.
- Discuss how to select appropriate fittings.
- Indicate how to safely perform tapping and stopping procedures.
- Identify abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1454
KNT - MEA1176
PEF - MEA193
PEF - MEA194 - 192-1427 Valve Inspection and Maintenance
Course Description
This course discusses activities involved with inspection and maintenance of valves.
Objectives
- Discuss the basics of valves.
- Describe working safety.
- Identify activities required for job preparation.
- Describe valve inspection and maintenance basic procedures.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1455
KNT - MEA1177
PEF - MEA195
PEF - MEA196 - 192-1430 Internal Sealing: Cast Iron and Ductile Iron Segments
Course Description
Cast or ductile iron pipelines may develop leaks over time due to failing bell and spigot joints, or localized graphitization. Depending on the extent of the defect and the segment operating pressure, internal sealing may be an acceptable method to adequately prevent or arrest any leakage.
Objectives
- Describe the causes of leaking cast and ductile iron joints and pipeline segments.
- Discuss the tasks you must perform prior to starting the repair of a cast or ductile iron pipeline segment.
- List the tasks for internally sealing cast or ductile iron pipeline segments using one of the following; injectable sealant, spray-on sealant, rubber joint seal, and repair sleeve.
- Explain the tasks you must perform to return a cast or ductile iron pipeline segment to service.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1456
KNT - MEA1178
PEF - MEA197 - 192-1431 Segment Removal
Course Description
Pipeline projects may require that a pipeline segment be removed for various reasons. This course covers requirements for disconnecting pipeline segments and removal of segments without damaging pipeline facilities.
Objectives
- Discuss federal regulation of gas pipelines.
- Describe requirements for segment removal.
- Explain safety practices related to the tasks associated with segment removal.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions (AOCs).
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1457
KNT - MEA1179
PEF - MEA198 - 192-1432 Leak Clamps and Sleeves
Course Description
Gas pipeline is designed to be durable and safe; however, damage can occur that can pose a threat to life and property. Leak clamps and sleeves can be used for external repair that can be performed while leaving the pipeline in-service.
Objectives
- Discuss sleeve and material requirements.
- Describe sleeve and pipe preparation procedures.
- Explain installation procedures for bolted, welded, and composite sleeves.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1458
KNT - MEA1180
PEF - MEA199
PEF - MEA1118 - 192-1434 Bypass: Regulator Stations and Meter Sets
Course Description
This course describes natural gas system bypasses, and the reasons why bypasses are used on regulator stations or customer meter sets. In the first module, we describe bypasses, purging, and the tasks you must complete before starting a temporary bypass job. Module two covers the tasks you perform in order to build, activate, and remove a temporary bypass.
Objectives
- Describe a natural gas system bypass.
- Explain several examples of why a bypass is performed.
- Define purging.
- List the steps you must complete before starting a bypass job, and when building and removing a bypass.
- Discuss abnormal operation conditions (AOCs) you might encounter when performing a bypass.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1464
KNT – MEA1463 - 192-1435 Bypass: Gas Mains and Services
Course Description
This course describes natural gas system bypasses and the reasons why bypasses are used on gas mains and service lines. In the first module, we describe bypasses, purging, and the tasks you must complete before starting a temporary bypass job. Module two covers the tasks you perform in order to build, activate, and remove a temporary bypass.
Objectives
- Describe a natural gas system bypass.
- Explain purging process and precautions.
- List steps for preparing for, building, and removing a bypass.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions (AOCs).
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1466
KNT – MEA1465 - 192-1436 Working with Blowing Gas
Course Description
Working with blowing gas qualifies as an emergency situation, and requires an awareness of proper response procedures. In addition to providing a prompt and managed response, you must also implement protection methods to protect rescuers and repairmen from damage.
Objectives
- Explain the basics of blowing gas.
- List appropriate types of protection from blowing gas.
- Discuss proper response procedures.
- Describe solutions for making necessary repairs.
- Identify follow-up requirements including documentation and records.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1468
KNT – MEA1467 - 192-1437 Launching and Receiving Pigs for Lines in Service
Course Description
This course covers pipeline pigging operations, practices, and equipment used in launching and receiving pigs for lines in-service in order to clean, inspect, batch and plug pipelines for effective and efficient operation.
Objectives
- Discuss performance of pipeline pigging operations.
- Identify pig types and pigging components.
- Describe the operator responsibilities.
- Explain certain pigging activities.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA11989
KNT – MEA11988 - 192-1501 Odorization: Mains and Transmission Lines
Course Description
Natural gas is an important fuel source for homes, businesses, and industry. Although natural gas is designed to be safe and reliable, leaks that go undetected can be dangerous and life threatening. Federal regulations require the use of an odorant that gives gas a sulfur smell to aid in leak detection.
Objectives
- Describe the role that odorant plays in a natural gas system.
- Discuss the hazards associated with natural gas and odorant.
- List common types of odorizers.
- Explain the basic guidelines for odorizer maintenance and testing.
- Recognize and react to AOCs related to odorizer inspection, maintenance, and testing.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG – MEA1471
KNT – MEA1181
PEF – MEA1101
PEF – MEA1102 - 192-1802 Vault Maintenance
Course Description
A vault is defined as an enclosed below ground structure that contains piping or piping components. Vaults are considered confined spaces, and specific procedures must be followed whenever anyone enters a vault.
Objectives
- Describe vault entry and exit procedures.
- Explain vault inspection and maintenance requirements.
- Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1472
KNT - MEA1182
PEF – MEA1103 - 192-1803 Pressure Regulating, Limiting, and Relief Device: Operation and Maintenance
Course Description
Every section of a natural gas system is designed to work within a range of pressures. Within the distribution section of the gas system, pressure regulating, limiting, and relief devices maintain the appropriate pressures and protect against over pressurization.
In this course, we first discuss the purpose of pressure regulating, limiting and relief devices. Then, we look at tasks you must perform before starting the job. Next, we discuss verifying the correct installation and performing a visual inspection of those devices. Finally, we cover testing and maintaining those devices.
Objectives
- Describe the purpose of pressure regulating, limiting, and relief devices.
- List the tasks you must perform before starting the job.
- Explain how to inspect, maintain, and test pressure regulating, limiting, and relief devices.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1473
KNT - MEA1183
PEF - MEA1104 - 192-2010 Service Line Replacement
Course Description
This course covers the requirements for installing service lines, including: installation into buildings, under buildings, service line connections to a main, and locating service line valves.
Objectives
- Indicate safe installation procedures.
- Define minimum clearance requirements.
- Describe methods that may be used to protect from corrosion and gas leaks.
- Identify abnormal operating conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1475
KNT - MEA1184
PEF - MEA1105
PEF - MEA1106 - 192-2011 Prevention of Accidental Ignition
Course Description
This course defines the hazards of natural gas and methods to prevent accidental ignition of released gas.
Objectives
- Identify the basic properties and hazards of natural gas.
- List methods for locating and assessing a natural gas leak.
- Review procedures for responding to a natural gas leak.
- Recognize potential sources of ignition and methods for preventing the ignition of natural gas.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1474
KNT - MEA1185
PEF - MEA1107 - 192-2014 Service Lines Not In Use and Service Discontinuance
Course Description
This course discusses the requirements for gas service lines that are not in use and for discontinuing service. These requirements apply to new gas service lines that are not immediately placed in service, service lines that are abandoned or deactivated, and service lines to a customer with discontinued service.
Objectives
- Identify reasons for discontinuing service.
- Describe requirements for new service lines not in use, and abandoned or deactivated service lines (discontinued service).
- Explain the process for discontinuing service or handling service lines not in use.
- List the steps for removing a meter.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1476
KNT - MEA1186
PEF - MEA1108 - 192-2301 Uprate Steel Pipeline: Hoop Stress Greater Than or Equal to 30 Percent SMYS
Course Description
In order to raise the operating pressure of a distribution system, proper procedure must be followed to uprate the system. Uprating a system involves raising the Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP).
Objectives
- Discuss reasons that a system may be uprated.
- Describe factors to consider in determining the feasibility of uprating a system.
- Explain the field procedure which must be followed to allow a system to be uprated.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1477
KNT - MEA1187
PEF - MEA1109 - 192-2302 Uprate Steel Pipeline: Hoop Stress Less than 30 Percent SMYS
Course Description
This course covers basic uprating terms and concepts, general uprating processes and procedures, and factors to consider in determining the feasibility of uprating a system that will produce a hoop stress of less than 30% of SMYS.
Objectives
- List reasons to uprate a system.
- Describe factors to consider in determining the feasibility of uprating a system.
- Describe the field procedure which must be followed to allow a system to be uprated is system will operate at a Hoop Stress less than 30.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1478
KNT - MEA1188
PEF - MEA1110 - 192-2401 Welding
Course Description
This course discusses welding and the repair of welds in accordance with qualified welding procedures. Qualification should be in accordance with API 1104, Section IX of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, or other acceptable standard or practice.
Objectives
- Discuss general welding topics.
- Understand welding requirements.
- Describe general welding procedure.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1479
KNT - MEA1189
PEF - MEA1111 - 192-2402 Visual Inspection of Welds
Course Description
This course discusses inspection of pipeline welding activities and of completed welds to identify potentially dangerous conditions and visually detectable defects. Typical standards for measuring the acceptability of welds include API 1104 and ASME Section IX, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Welders, inspectors, and the welding procedures must be qualified according to federal regulations and the applicable cited standards.
Objectives
- Discuss general welding topics.
- Identify weld defects.
- Describe requirements for visual inspection before, during, and after the welding process.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1480
KNT - MEA1190
PEF - MEA1112 - 192-2403 Nondestructive Testing of Welds
Course Description
Welding is the most common way to join metals in many trades, and pipelines are no exception. Whether joining pipe sections, repairing pipe, or installing a pipeline component, welding provides a strong joining solution. But what happens when welds are defective? Pipes may burst, product may escape, and dangerous explosions may result. The field of nondestructive testing (NDT) provides a way to test completed welds and detect non-visible defects for the purpose of preventing these situations.
Objectives
- Describe the basics of welding.
- Discuss the various nondestructive testing methods.
- Explain the basic steps for performing nondestructive testing.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1481
KNT - MEA1191
PEF - MEA1113 - 192-2405 Miter Joints
Course Description
Pipes are the arteries of the gas industry. If not joined properly, lines can fail with disastrous results. Miter joints are one method of joining pipes.
Objectives
- Discuss general welding topics.
- Understand miter joint welding requirements.
- Understand the general miter joint welding procedure.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1482
KNT - MEA1192
PEF - MEA1115 - 192-2705 Gas Controls
Course Description
A Gas Controller is responsible for maintaining pipeline operations. They must be able to safely start up, operate, and shut down a pipeline system, while at the same time be able to recognize and react to abnormal conditions that may occur.
Objectives
- List the basic functions of a Gas Controller.
- Describe a pipeline startup.
- Discuss a pipeline shutdown.
- Recognize pressures, flows, communications and line integrity, and how to maintain them within allowable limits.
- Identify manual or remote opening and closing of valves or other equipment.
- Explain how to recognize and respond to abnormal conditions.
MEA Certificate Numbers TNG - MEA1483
KNT - MEA1193
PEF - MEA1119
