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Abnormal Operating Condition (AOC)
A condition identified by the operator that may indicate in the function of a component or deviation
from normal operations that may indicated condition exceeding design limits or result in a hazardous
to persons property or of the environment
What is Natural Gas made out of ?
methane and other gases
What is a BTU?
(British Thermal Unit) A unit to Measure heat
What is an Orifice?
Small opening inside your gas appliance through which the gas is fed and then becomes ignited.
What is CF ( Cubic Feet)
measurement of gas volume
What is CCF ?
The first c stands for 100 and cf stands for cubic feet
What is the odorant added to natural gas ?
A chemical added to natural gas that gives gas it's distinct smell
What is a Regulator ?
A device that reduces or regulates the gas the proper pressure before it goes into a building or a
appliance
What is a Pilot ?
Small gas burner which is used to turn on the main burner
Service lateral (Riser)
A gas line that connects the street gas main to the customers meter
Therm Factor
Number which represents The variable heat value of gas
Therm
Unit of heat energy equal to 100,000 BTUs
PSC
Public service commission
, 16NYCRR 255
New York State
49 CFR Part 192
Federal
Covered Task
A Task that maybe done under supervision except welding, taping, fuzing most be done by a qualified
individual
Who needs to be qualified?
Anyone performing one of the covered tasks without direct observation by a "qualified" person
Operators will be qualified to their level of experience
What does Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) do?
FERC regulates gas and electric transmission between states including cost, sales and accounting
practices.
What is a franchise?
A franchise is an agreement between a Municipality Public Utility to provide natural gas to a
geographic area
PCB Sample Results
NON detect
PCB contaminated
1-49 ppm oil sample
10,000 gross weight of any vehicle when parked
Wheels need to be chocked
Gate Station
Where a distribution company takes ownership of natural gas from the transmission company
Gas odorization
Mercaptan gives
Pressure can be regulated by
Pilot Operated Regulator
Spring Operated Regulator
Weight Loaded Regulator
low pressure ranges
4 inches of water collocum to 12 inches of water collocum