Gas Transmission Operations

October 23-27, 2023 | GTI Energy HQ | $2250

Course Overview:

During this four day and a half day course, expand your knowledge of transmission systems and important related issues through interactive case studies and expert guidance. Get a comprehensive overview of transmission systems when you explore the operations and design fundamentals of the main segments of a transmission system—pipeline, compressor, measurement, and regulation. Safety, codes and standards, and economic considerations are an integral part of every step of the training process.

This course is the foundation for GTI’s certification program, Certified Gas Transmission Professional (CGTP).

CEU 3.4 | PDH 34

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Target Audience:

  • Engineers responsible for pipeline design or for providing pipeline O&M support
  • Managers responsible for pipeline operations and design
  • Support staff who can benefit from an overall understanding of operation and design requirements for gas pipelines
  • Employees of companies that provide technical services and products to the gas pipeline industry

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to Gas Transmission Operations
  • Codes and Standards
  • Pipeline Facilities
  • Pipeline Integrity
  • Testing and Uprating
  • Measurement
  • Self-Contained Regulators
  • Pilot-Operated Regulators
  • Control Valves
  • Overpressure Protection
  • Relief Valve Sizing
  • Regulator Inspection and Maintenance
  • Gas Quality and Gas Conditioning
  • Cathodic Protection
  • Compressor Station Operations and Maintenance
  • Finance and Budgets
  • Performance Measures
  • Emergency Response
  • Storage Overview
  • Increasing the MAOP
  • Energy Measurement
  • Gas Control and SCADA
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If you're registering with a company colleague (or two or more) at the same time, you can save an additional 10%. (The 10% discount applies only to two or more students taking the same class and does not apply to two students taking separate courses.) Contact us if you plan to use the team discount.

What Your Peers Are Saying

David Keeling did a wonderful job as facilitator of the 4-day training. I would gladly take another course of his.

Virtual FGD for New Leaders Student
June 2020

The overall general information is the foundation of the knowledge which will make me a better Project Manager.

Virtual Transmission Pipeline Design OE Course Student
October 2021

[This class] will better equip me to have intelligent and useful conversations with my customers to help provide them with a more viable end product.

Virtual Gas Technology Fundamentals OE Course Student
November 2021

It will make me more aware and knowledgeable to better contribute towards the direction my company is heading concerning H2.

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September 2022

A great base in the history of the industry and a better understanding of why the rules are the way they are will impact the way I do my work. The course provided a great 'you might not know the answers but here's where you can work on finding them' resource.

Virtual Gas Distribution Engineering OE Course Student
August 2021

I can make more confident decisions when designing and implementing new systems and procedures.

Virtual Gas Distribution Engineering OE Course Student
August 2021

It helps me understand how the planning and design pieces of the puzzle fit together, in order to anticipate needs and challenges effectively.

Virtual Gas Distribution Engineering OE Course Student
August 2021

It will help me perform at a higher level.

Virtual Gas Distribution Engineering OE Course Student
August 2021

I've now taken three courses with Doug Lee and he's a great instructor - knowledgeable of the material, great at answering questions, and good at explaining concepts.

Virtual Gas Distribution Engineering OE Course Student Evaluation
August 2021

This course really helped me, I will be using the book for reference moving forward. Every section of the class was very useful since it touched and explained a lot on design and codes.

Virtual Fundamentals of Gas Distribution OE Course Student
May 2021

I have a much better understanding of regulator stations and meter systems. Knowing how these elements function is critical in maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.

Virtual Measurement and Regulation Fundamentals Student
August 2020

[the instructors’] expertise and approachable instruction style was easy to follow and immensely helpful this analyst learn the operations side of our natural gas system.

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Scott was a very knowledgeable and experienced instructor. He knew how to relate to students and keep us actively involved. Excellent instructor!

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Rob did a great job encouraging discussions and questions. I really appreciate that he was trying to teach people, not just present a slide show. His attitude made the class much more effective for me.

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