The proper installation, repair or abandonment of service lines is a key component to the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to customers. The incorrect installation of customer service lines can lead to unintended pipeline leaks, insufficient gas service to customer, customer complaints, as well as resulting in hazardous conditions. Workshop attendees will receive "live" hands-on training regarding safe installation practices according to procedures contained in the Operations & Maintenance Written Procedures Manual. Participants will perform all tasks necessary with the installation, repair or abandonment of service lines. Attendees will also receive training in completing the required documentation for PHMSA and IUB compliance audits.

Training will be Provided on the Following Tasks:
•  Visually Inspect Pipe and Components Prior to Installation
•  Installation of Plastic Pipe in a Ditch
•  Install Tracer Wire
•  Install Plastic Service Lines
•  Install Excess Flow Valves
•  Tapping a Pipeline with a Built-in Cutter
•  Purge - Flammable or Inert Gas
•  Pressure Test: Non liquid Medium - MAOP Less than 100 psi
•  Leak Test at Operating Pressure
•  Abandon/deactivate Service Lines

This workshop is limited to 20 attendees, so make sure to get your spot and register now by clicking here!

Presented by KGM
Registration is open! CLICK HERE!
November 8, 2023

Proper natural gas measurement is essential to the overall success of your utility! This workshop is designed to provide natural gas personnel with in-depth training into the fundamentals of natural gas measurement as well as advanced measurement principles.

Training will be provided on the following topics:
• Meter sizing/capacity calculations/correction factors (7” WC, 2#, 5#, etc.)
• Recommendations for meter testing & meter change out programs
• Diaphragm meter installation/maintenance/troubleshooting/common problems
• Rotary meter installation/maintenance/troubleshooting/common problems
• Ultrasonic meter installation/maintenance/troubleshooting/common problems
• ERT/AMR installation/programming for diaphragm, rotary & ultrasonic/ K-factor/common installation issues

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