CMPT 1510 - Compression Technology I

Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the Natural Gas Compression Industry. Natural gas compressors and their various drivers will be introduced along with the complete operation of the compression package. The physics and math of the compression process will be discussed along with the precision measuring and rigging procedures required to work on compression equipment. Students will also learn safe work practices and will be introduced to hand tools and power tools used in the Natural Gas Compression Industry.