Presented by Nelson Technologies

The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities Gas Department and Nelson Technologies will offer a one-day Natural Gas Odorizer Training Workshop.  The class will take place on Wednesday, February 16th at the IAMU Training and Office Complex.

For more information, and to register, click here.

Why You Should Attend:
In recent years, the ability to maintain and/or correct deficiencies with odorizers has been difficult. The lack of company support systems, parts, and knowledge of “older” odorizers has been a common problem among municipal gas systems.  This workshop will provide hands-on training from industry experts specific to odorizers and odorization. Operators will gain a better understanding of principle odorizer functions and will be provided with replacement options for possible Capital Improvement Projects.

The following topics will be covered in detail:

• Overview of Odorization
• YZ Systems of LVO (Low Volume Odorizer) Injection System
• Principals of Operation
• Breakdown of parts/components (Actual demo will be present)
• Discuss transfer of odorant from bulk storage tank to day tank
• Slideshow of past & current LVO installations
• Hands-on, 6000B pump seal rebuild
• YZ LVO Spec Sheet (Walkthrough how to fill out spec sheet)
• Nelson Technologies Commissioning & Services provided
• Q & A Session

Who Should Attend:
All gas operating personnel who are responsible for the periodic maintenance, troubleshooting, and required testing of natural gas odorization systems.

Questions?

Contact the IAMU Gas Department:

Rod Parcel, IAMU Gas Services Coordinator (rodparcel@iamu.org)

Nick Vandegriff, IAMU Gas Services Compliance Specialist (nvandegriff@iamu.org)

The Natural Gas Customer Service Line Installation Workshop will take place January 19 & 20 at the IAMU Training & Office Complex.

Why you should attend:

• This training workshop is intended to provide natural gas personnel with the critical knowledge and skills needed for the safe installation and operation of customer service lines.

What training will be offered?

• January 19th will be a classroom session where participants will gain knowledge and a better understanding of code requirements and procedures for the installation of service lines. We will also discuss and review how to calculate customer load demand to determine the need for an excess flow valve or curb valve, properly size excess flow valves and meter sets, as well as how to properly conduct pressure tests.

• January 20th will be an indoor simulation where participants will conduct live pressure tests on newly installed service lines, damaged or repaired portions of service lines, and learn how to properly document and record all pertinent information for regulatory compliance. Additional training will also be provided on tracer wire installation, pipeline tapping, types of joining, and how to prevent accidental ignition.

What to bring?

• IAMU will have limited personal protective equipment available. Workshop attendees will be required to bring their own PPE equipment such as: eye and ear protection, gloves, no open toed shoes, etc.

Registration is OPEN.  Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 12_th.

For additional information, brochure and online registration, please click HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact Nick Vandegriff, IAMU Gas Services Compliance Specialist at nvandegriff@iamu.org, or (641) 919-8411.

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