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Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association
Training Course Guide
Fundamentals of Propane
This class covers physical properties & combustion characters of propane, how propane is produced & transported; identifying industry standards, safety codes and regulations, identifying basic parts of tanks, cylinders & bulk storage installation, maintaining a safe working environment, identifying commonly used hand tools & supplies & serving the customer. Students receive a NFPA 58 Codebook.
Delivery Combo: Bobtail and Cylinder Delivery Operations
This three-day class is designed for bobtail and cylinder delivery drivers. This course provides current information, delivery practices and procedures to safely and efficiently deliver propane to customers.
Basic Plant Operations
This course provides information, practices, and procedures to safely and efficiently perform bulk plant operations tasks, mainly cylinder inspection, filling and requalification, and plant and equipment maintenance. The topics covered are:
· Main components of a bulk plant.
· Propane liquid supply system.
· Inspection and filling of DOT cylinders.
· Inspection and filling of vehicle mounted ASME tanks.
· DOT cylinders visual inspection and requalification.
· Maintaining cylinders and ASME tanks.
· Unloading cargo tank motor vehicles.
· Bulk plant systems and equipment maintenance.
Designing & Installing Exterior Distribution Systems
This class will focus on designing and installing the exterior portions of a vapor distribution system for both residential and small commercial markets. Course objectives include: Properly determine an effective system load. • Identify factors affecting selection of a properly-sized container. • Select and install an appropriate container for a vapor distribution system. • Identify requirements for establishing a container location. • Identify how to properly select, size, and install pipe and tubing for a vapor distribution system. • Explain how to analyze and prevent corrosion. • Identify the steps to sizing, selecting, and installing regulators. • Describe how to properly select and install a vapor meter. • Discuss primary special installations that correspond with a vapor distribution system.
Placing Distribution Systems & Appliances into Operation
This class focuses on the interior portions of the piping system and on the checks and tests required when installing new piping and regulators or restoring service to an existing vapor distribution system. Course objectives include: Identify the different vapor distribution system and appliance checks and tests and recognize the steps to perform them.
• Explain the general procedure for placing a vapor distribution system into operation and when to make the final connection to turn on the system.
• Identify how to validate container, pipe and tubing, regulator, and vapor meter installations.
• Understand the importance of proper venting, combustion air, and purging.
• Identify appliance controls and safety devices and understand their purpose.
• Understand the basic characteristics of burning propane to include the components of a burner, air adjustments, and flame abnormalities.
• Understand the importance of communicating customer safety information.
Installing Appliances & Interior Vapor Distribution Systems
This class focuses on how to design and install a vapor distribution system inside a structure or within any portion of the system installed under the scope of NFPA 54. Course objectives include: Identify different appliance types, requirements & restrictions. • Understand the design & installation considerations for gas appliances. • Explain how to design & install natural, direct & mechanical draft venting systems. • Identify how to determine system pressure & load & other piping considerations. • State how to convert gas appliances & add appliances to a system. • Understand the process of installing interior piping.
Students receive 4.3 textbook.
Basic Electricity for Propane Appliance Service
This course enables participants to interpret electrical components and diagrams, and measure electrical quantities, and emphasizes electrical troubleshooting of conventional and high efficiency appliances. Students learn to read and understand electrical schematics, as well as how to use various electrical testing devices. Course Goals include:
• Follow safety procedures.
• Interpret electrical control circuit diagrams for basic appliances.
• Use a digital multimeter.
• Measure voltage, resistance & current ay any point in an electrical circuit.
• Identify functions of common sensing devices in appliances.
• Identify functions of common controls & components in basic
propane appliances, including:
Transformers.
Relays and contactors.
Motors and capacitors.
Wall thermostats.
Limit and fan controls.
Ignition systems.
Gas control valves.
Troubleshoot electrical circuits.
Intermediate Electricity for Propane Appliance Troubleshooting
This 5-day course includes hands-on work and focuses on safely and efficiently servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing basic propane powered appliances by providing the specific steps necessary to perform these important tasks. For the purpose of this course, basic propane appliances are defined as simple appliances that do not have advanced controls and complex electronic ignition systems. They may have simple electronic ignition systems, such as those found in many ranges. They include 120/24 V and DC millivolt systems.
Cylinder Requalification
This class covers general requalification requirements, visual inspection, pressure retest, cylinder rejection and condemnation, re-tester markings, and record keeping.
NFPA 58 Application Training
This class focuses on properly using the NFPA 58 Codebook. Students are taught how to solve problems using the codebook by understanding how the 15 chapters are organized, along with how to determine what section of the code applies to specific applications.
Gas Check
This class will clearly define what a Gas Check is and what a Gas Check is not. Conducting a residential or small commercial safety inspection is a critical task for propane professionals and is the key component of keeping customers comfortable and safe. This class offers two types of inspections:
1. A ‘Gas System’ Check which can be completed on the gas delivery system, including the containers, regulators, and appurtenances.
2. A ‘Gas Appliance System Check’ which can be completed on the gas delivery system and all propane-burning appliances.
Haz-Mat Refresher
Refresher Training is for students who have previously completed the certification process and need to complete the 3-year certification. This class covers CMV Driver Requirements, Vehicle Inspection, Cylinder Safety, Materials of Trade, Security and Hazardous Materials.
Tank Evacuation
Perhaps the most anxious moment a propane employee experiences is evacuating propane from a tank. Thoroughly understanding all the components involved in propane evacuations is extremely important. In this class, you will gain confidence and be capable of performing the evacuation process safely. This training is hands-on and will involve attaching the valves, hoses and compressors to transfer propane from a tank to a bobtail.
Questions? Contact the Learning Center at 800.757.1554 or learning@propane.com