INMT 1655 Fundamentals of Gas for Utility Workers and Lab

4 Credit Hour(s)

This course provides an introduction to the natural gas industry from production to transmission to distribution. The course gives the student an opportunity to examine the properties and physical laws of natural gas including basic gas measurements and pressure regulation. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) regulations, leak maintenance, gas regulators and meters are covered. Students will perform skill-based performance activities that cover the inspection, operation and maintenance of gas-fired appliances. The process of gas combustion is also covered in-depth.

This course may be used as an INMT technical elective.

This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.