Basic Plant Operations

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INTRODUCTION

• Basic Plant Operations

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Welcome to Basic Plant Operations

• PERC the Propane Education Research Council.
• Course was developed in partnership with the
  National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) and
  others.
• Industrys commitment to promote the safe and
  efficient use of propane gas as a preferred
  energy resource.

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Safety Mission

• Safety Goals
• Reduce accidents and incidents.
• Improve safety awareness.
• Increase consumer confidence.
• Strengthen the skills and knowledge of propane
  employees.
• Improve regulatory compliance.

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Who Should Take this Course

• This course is primarily designed to train
  employees who
• Inspect and fill DOT cylinders and ASME tanks at
  the bulk plant.
• Requalify DOT cylinders.
• Maintain cylinders, tanks, and bulk plant
  equipment and systems.

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Course Purpose and Objectives

• Purpose
• Provide you with current information, practices,
  and procedures to safely and efficiently perform
  bulk plant operations tasks.
• After completing this course, you will be able
  to
• Identify the main components of a bulk plant.
• Operate the Propane Liquid Supply System.
• Inspect and fill DOT cylinders.
• Inspect and fill vehicle mounted ASME tanks.
• Requalify DOT cylinders by visual inspection.
• Maintain cylinders and ASME tanks.
• Unload a cargo tank motor vehicle.
• Maintain bulk plant systems and equipment.

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Course Format

• Basic Plant Operations is divided into nine
  modules.
• Each module includes
• Current and accurate information, procedures, and
  regulations.
• Learning activities to apply your knowledge.
• One question Check for Understandings.
• End-of-module quiz.

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Course Resources and References

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• NFPA 58
• NFPA 70
• Compressed Gas Association (CGA)
• CGA C-6
• CGA C-6.3

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Course Resources and References

• Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
• 49 CFR
• 40 CFR
• 29 CFR
• 6 CFR

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Summary

• Some important points to remember
• This course has been developed by PERC, in
  collaboration with NPGA and others, to increase
  the level of safety and reduce accidents
  throughout the propane industry.
• The primary audience for this course is propane
  bulk plant employees.
• Several organizations that develop industry-wide
  regulations, including ASME, NFPA, CGA, and DOT
  are referenced.