Natural Gas Compression Technology

The Natural Gas Compression Technology program is designed to prepare the student for employment in the natural gas compression industry. The student will acquire the ability to troubleshoot, repair and maintain compression equipment as a result of lecture and hands-on training in compression theory, pneumatics, compressor mechanics, gas engine mechanics, electric motors, precision measuring, alignment, vibration analysis, oil analysis, balancing and safety. The student will also receive training in related industrial technology courses. A graduate of this program with a one-year certificate or two-year degree will be a valuable asset to the natural gas compression industry.

 

Program for One-Year Certificate in Natural Gas Compression Technology

 

Industrial Safety (TECH 1600)	3
Industrial Pneumatics (INDM 1590)	3
Compressor Technology I (CMPT 1510)	3
Compressor Technology II (CMPT 1520)	3
Compressor Technology III (CMPT 1530)	3
Industrial Mechanics III (INDM 1530)	3
Motor Controls (ELTR 2840)	3
Instrumentation I (ELTR 1840)	3
Diesel Fundamentals (DESL 1595)	3
Automotive Electrical (AUTO 1765)	3
Basic Electricity-DC (ELTR 1520)	3
Computer Info. Systems (COSC 1200)	3
Total	36

Certificates are typically short, concentrated programs of study, within a particular field, ranging from 14 credits to 40. Many are designed to develop the core job skills for a particular business or industry in one year or less of full-time enrollment. Although these are not intended to be transfer programs, some students transfer to specialized schools or programs.