{"product_id":"natural-gas","title":"Natural Gas Plant Operations","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eFor decades to come, natural gas will be produced and consumed in the United States, creating an ongoing demand for natural gas plant operators. This online course provides the fundamental technical background you need to get started in this field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES719\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural gas plant operators monitor and control the systems and equipment that take gas from its natural state and convert it into a usable product. Your job is to ensure that the gas produced is free of impurities. The purified gas is then separated into products such as ethane, propane, butane, and methane. You'll also be responsible for the flow of this processed gas into the pipelines that carry it to the various industries and homes that use it for fuel. In addition, you'll make gas flow changes to the supply system to keep pace with customer demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural gas plant operators earn above-average wages and enjoy good job security and the potential to advance into supervisory or management positions. This is a user-friendly course, designed for people who have no prior exposure to the technical aspects of hydrocarbons, energy, or industrial processes. No prior science or math education is necessary; the course includes all of the necessary basic science and technology elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster basic math, physics, and chemistry knowledge necessary for a gas plant operator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand safety as it relates to gas plant production\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribe basic elements of electricity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRead technical process drawings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribe basic operational elements of lubrication and centrifugal pumps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand how natural gas is found in nature and how gas wells are developed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribe how natural gas compression and refrigeration systems work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermine various methods used to purify natural gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop the knowledge and skills you'll need to begin a career in natural gas plant operations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn what to expect when working at a natural gas plant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRefine your skills in mathematics and science that will be used on the job\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet yourself apart from competitors by taking an online course to prove your interest\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnrolled students are invited to attend our exclusive annual virtual National Apprenticeship Week events, featuring live webinars, workshops, and employer interactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic Safety\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic Hazard Communication\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic Lockout-Tagout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMath 1000: Basic Math 1\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMath 2000: Basic Math 2\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMath2500: Basic Math 3\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplied Physics 1\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplied Physics 2\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplied Physics 3\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeat Exchangers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLubrication and Bearings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElectrical Safety\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElectricity for Operators and Technicians\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndustrial Valves\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompressed Air\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to Read Process Drawings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic Process Instrumentation and Control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePump Fundamentals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCentrifugal Pumps - Operation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRefining 1000: Introduction to Petroleum Refining\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRefining 2000: Distillation Technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNatural Gas 1000: Introduction to Natural Gas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNatural Gas 2000: Introduction to Drilling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNatural Gas 3000: Gas Plant Operations 1\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNatural Gas 3500: Gas Plant Operations 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis course must be taken on a PC. 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