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2017 NGA Gas Operations

School & Exhibit

A Message from the Committee Chairman

NGA represents natural gas distribution companies, transmission companies, liquefied natural gas importers, and associate

member companies. These companies provide natural gas to over 10 million customers in eight states (Connecticut, Maine,

Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont). NGA was established on January 1, 2003.

Its predecessor organizations were The New England Gas Association (founded in 1926) and the New York Gas Group (founded

in 1973).

The Northeast Gas Association (NGA) is a regional trade association that focuses on education and training, technology

research and development, operations, planning, and increasing public awareness of natural gas in the Northeast U.S.

About NGA

NGA’s Mission Statement is: The Northeast Gas Association's mission is to promote and enhance the safe, reliable,

efficient, and environmentally responsible delivery of natural gas to customers in the region, and to advocate for the

industry from production to delivery.

Greetings and welcome to the 61st Annual NGA Gas Operations School!

The safe, reliable delivery of natural gas continues to be the mission of each gas company in the northeast. Crucial to this pursuit is a well-trained, Operator Qualified work force that employs safe work practices to complete their daily duties. Strate-gic planned expansion, accelerated replacement programs, and facility maintenance are all critical programs that require quali-fied personnel to safely accomplish these objectives. This year, as in years past, we build upon the foundation of the previ-ous 60 Schools to provide the gas industry with valuable training programs.

The 2017 Gas Operations School presents opportunities for students to learn in a classroom setting, as well as through demonstrations and hands on programs. This year’s school also offers several day trips to local facilities for on-site training experiences. Students can elect to stay within a single training track, or move freely from one track to another during the pro-gram. This allows each student to focus their experience within a single area of concentration, or broaden their overall knowledge of the gas industry. The school also offers a Natural Gas Distribution Certificate Program that provides an over-view of the industry from the “wellhead to the burner tip,” as well as an opportunity to pass a written test for a Program Certifi-cate.

I encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities to interact with vendors, instructors and fellow students during your time at the School. Be sure to spend some time in the Exhibit Hall interacting with the vendors. Ask questions about their products and learn what’s new with natural gas technology. Build professional relationships and expand future networks. Enjoy the very popular Tuesday night Clam Bake and Volleyball games, and consider watching or participating in the Wednes-day night Sponsors Event, and the Thursday night Softball Game.

The NGA Gas Operations School Committee members have assembled a comprehensive curriculum for the School, recogniz-ing advancements in technology and changes in the highly regulated environment in which we all work. Their hard work in identifying the class needs and obtaining industry experts and professionals to present these classes is appreciated, and a testament to their individual desire to provide the training necessary to advance our industry.

Please enjoy the 2017 NGA Gas Operations School and take advantage of all it has to offer.

Respectfully,

Rick Dion

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2017 NGA Gas Operations General Information

Purpose To provide students technical knowledge from both a theoretical and practical viewpoint of various operational functions in the natural gas industry. The Program An academic environment, a highly qualified faculty and a comprehensive curriculum combine to provide an outstanding educational experience. The School is annually evaluated to ensure that the courses, content and instructors are in-line with the current and future needs of the gas industry. The 2017 School program features courses in the areas of safety, customer service, distribution, OQ, gas supply, storage, transmission, corrosion control, system design and LNG. A balanced mix of classroom lecture, instructor demonstration and student hands-on activities are provided in each discipline. No Smoking Policy Smoking is prohibited in all university buildings, including residence hall rooms and townhouses. Cell Phones While in the classroom, please put your mobile phones on vibrate or turn them off. Name Badges/Bar Code Your name badge holds the key to your attendance! The name badge has your individual bar code number on it. After each session you attend, the class monitor will scan your badge to record your attendance. Don’t lose your Badge! Pre-Registration Remember to sign up early for the following sessions if you are interested, space is limited:

Certificate Track, MFA/LNG Tour, Gas Leak Investigation, First Responder Simulation, CP Station Design Station Tour.

Also if you plan to participate in the evening activities be sure to sign up during Registration!

NGA OFFICE HOURS AT BRYANT MRC 3 Wednesday, June 7 7:00 AM - 5:15 PM

Thursday, June 8 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday, June 9 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM

The NGA on-campus office will be located in the MRC Room 3.

Tuesday, June 6 @ 6:15PM

New England Clambake The traditional kick-off to NGA’s Annual Gas Operations School continues …..

After the Clambake, Volleyball Anyone?

Lots of Fun...Laughs….Beverages

Wednesday, June 7 @ 6-8 PM Exhibitors Events

Back by populate demand! Join your colleagues at the softball diamond and play in a social softball game.

Have some snacks and drinks while playing or cheering on your companies team.

Sponsored by NEUCO and Powell Controls

Join your colleagues at the BBQ for dinner, 5-6 PM. Then have some fun with Exhibitors Hands-on Event 6-7 PM! (Adjacent to the Dining Hall)

Have some snacks and drinks during awards and prize ceremony 7-8PM.

Thursday, June 8 @ 6 PM Softball Game

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Monday, June 5

Check-in - 7:30-

Shotgun Start— 8:15 AM

Vendor Golf Tournament Blackstone National Golf Club, Sutton, MA—www.bngc.com

Includes continental breakfast and lunch

12:00 noon—5:00 PM Exhibit Set Up Exhibitors are invited to set up their displays from 12 noon until 5:00 PM

Tuesday, June 6

7:00 AM Exhibit Set-Up & Registration - Open for set up at 7:00 AM. Exhibit opens at 1:00 PM

1:00 PM —5:30 PM Exhibit Hours : The MAC

12:00 noon—6:00 PM Student Registration Chase Complex—Foyer/Lobby

10:00—3:00 PM OMC Meeting (invitation only) Bello Center

5:00—6:00 PM Dignitary Reception (invitation Only) Bello Center

6:15—8:15 PM New England Clambake Under the Tent—Located behind the Fisher Student Center (adjacent to the pond)

After Clambake Volleyball and other games Near Residence Hall 17—follow the signs for the Clambake

Wednesday, June 7

6:30 AM—7:45 AM Breakfast Salmanson Dining Hall

7:00—1:00 PM 8:00 AM—9:15 AM 9:30 AM—10:45 AM

Registration Morning Sessions

Chase Complex—Foyer/Lobby Morning Break: 9:15 AM—9:30 AM

11:00 AM—1:15 PM Exhibit Hours The MAC

11:00 AM—12:30 PM Lunch with Exhibitors The MAC

12:45 PM—1:45 PM 2:00 PM—3:15 PM 3:30 PM—4:30 PM

Afternoon Sessions Afternoon Break: 3:15 PM—3:30 PM

5:00 PM—6:00 PM Dinner– BBQ Salmanson Dining Hall

6:00 PM– 8:00 PM Sponsors Event Adjacent to Salmanson Dining Hall

Thursday, June 8


7:00 AM Registration MRC #3

8:00 AM—9:00 AM General Assembly - Janikies Auditorium—in the Unistructure, located just off the Rotunda

9:15 AM—10:30 AM 10:45 AM—12:00

Morning Sessions Morning Break: 10:30 AM—10:45 AM

1:15 PM—5:00 PM 5:00 PM—6:00 PM 6:00 PM– 8:00 PM

Afternoon Sessions Dinner Softball

Afternoon Break: 3:45 PM—4:00 PM Salmanson Dining Hall Follow signs to softball field, Behind soccer field

2017 NGA Gas Operations School Schedule

Friday, June 9


7:00 AM Registration—MRC #3 NGA’s on-Campus office will close at 12 noon

8:00 AM—9:15 AM 9:30 AM—10:45 AM 11:00 AM—12:00 noon

Morning Sessions Morning Break: 9:15 AM—9:30 AM

http://www.bngc.com

Gold Sponsors

2017 NGA Gas Operations School & Exhibit

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2017 Gas Operations School Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

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Meet Our 2017 School Sponsors GOLD SPONSORS

CORNERSTONE ENERGY SERVICES

EMERSON

HONEYWELL

LLFA TAPE

NPL CONSTRUCTION CO.

SILVER SPONSORS ATMOSPHERIC CORROSION SPECIALISTS

DANELLA

THE LIBERTY GROUP

MUELLER

MULCARE PIPELINE SOLUTIONS

OMARK CONSULTANTS

PERFORMANCE PIPE

PLCS, INC.

PPI GAS DISTRIBUTION INC.

SENSIT TECHNOLOGIES

R.H. WHITE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

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Outside Exhibits

Exhibitors- Alphabetical by Company Name W27 Able Tool & Equip W45 GE C 3 Midland Resource Recovery A19 REED A14 AGI Construction W46 GE C 1 WRS AF RH White A15 AGI Construction C24 GF Central Plastics LLC B 7 MRC A13 Romet Limited B24 Balon AA LLFA Tape AR Mueller B 6 Southern Cross

A16 Bascom Turner W25 GTI A1 Mulcare Odorization C 4 Stuart Steel

C 12 BINGHAM AND TAYLOR B 13 Heath Consultants A2 Arkema Odor-Tech A8 Team Industrial Sevices, Inc.

B23 IPEX B 14 Heath Consultants A3 Measurement Controls W7 TEK Stainless Piping Products

B 18 CAS W4 Henkels A4 Siemens B 12 Timberline Tool

W33 Atmospheric Corrosion Spe-cialists W21 Honeywell A5 Sensus B 19 Trimont

WA1 CHI Engineering Services, Inc. C 10 Hubbell A6 Sensus B 20 Trimont

WA2 CHI Engineering Services, Inc. C 11 Hubbell W8 Safety Goodman A10 TT Technologies

CR Cornerstone W30 IMAC Systems W9 3M A17 ULC

A7 CUES W31 IMAC Systems W10 PERC A18 ULC

W26 DANELLA W32 IMAC Systems W12 Mulcare Pipeline Solutions, Inc. A20 Upsco A9 Davey Resource Group B 15 Inner-Tite B1 NEC A21 Upsco W5 Duraline C 13 Irton B 2 NEC A22 Upsco W41 Eagle Research Corporation W2 JENSEN HUGHES B 3 NEC B 9 Upsco B 21 Eastcomm C 20 Kerr B 4 NEC B 10 Upsco B 22 Eastcomm C 21 Kerr B 5 NEC B 11 Upsco W18 ECSI C 14 Liberty W1 C 5 Upsco

BR Emerson Process Management C 15 Liberty BB NPL Lee Couture C 6 Upsco B 16 EN Engineering C 16 Liberty W40 OMARK C 7 Upsco B 17 EN Engineering C 17 Liberty W16 Oxford Plastics USA C 8 Upsco A11 Endot C 18 Liberty W17 Oxford Plastics USA C 9 Upsco A12 Endot C 19 Liberty W24 Paradigm C 2 USIC W6 ENECON Northeast W34 Liberty W3 Patrick Co. A23 Utilitronics/BMS W14 Energy Materials W35 Liberty CF Performance Pipe A24 Utilitronics/BMS W15 EWN W36 Liberty W13 PLCS W42 Follin W37 Liberty W23 Powell W43 Follin W38 Liberty W22 Powell 4 spaces in total W44 Follin W39 Liberty BF PPI C23 Forum Energy B 8 M. T. Deason C 22 Northstar Industries

Mulcare—Tooling Trailer

Mulcare—Service Trailer

Tecvalco—CWT Trailer

New England Controls

LP Transportation

WRS Environmental Services

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Bus Tours Pre-registration is required

Thursday June 8th Bus Tours

Distribution Track Gas Leak Investigation—Pinpointing 2 sessions at Millbury, MA Bus Departs Bryant (at circle adjacent to Bello Hall) at 9:15 AM and returns to Bryant after both sessions, arrives at Bryant around 12:30 PM Attendees will need to bring the proper PPE (safety glasses, hard hats, boots)...any other necessary PPE will be provided on site For more details, please see the Distribution Track - Gas Leak Investigation MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN PPE TO ATTEND THIS CLASS *2 Sessions*

Customer Service Track First Responder Simulation—3 sessions at Millbury, MA Bus Departs Bryant (at circle adjacent to Bello Hall) at 1:15 PM and returns to Bryant after three sessions, arrives at Bryant around 5:00 PM Attendees will need to bring the proper PPE (safety glasses, hard hats, boots)...any other necessary PPE will be provided on site For more details, please see the Customer Service Track - First Responder Simulation

Gas Supply, Storage, Transmission Track Mass Fire Academy—LNG Program and LNG Plant Tour Bus Departs Bryant (at circle adjacent to Bello Hall) at 7:45 AM and returns to Bryant after all day sessions, arrives at Bryant around 5:00 PM Attendees will need to bring the proper PPE (long pants, sturdy work shoes and photo ID)...any other necessary PPE will be provided on site For more details, please see the Gas Supply, Storage, Transmission Track - Firefighting Demonstrations at MFA and LNG Plant Tour. “6 Sessions”

System Design Track Compressor Station Visit Bus Departs Bryant (at circle adjacent to Bello Hall) at 7:30 AM and returns to Bryant after visit to Spectra Energy’s Compressor Station, Burrillville, RI, arrives at Bryant around 12:00—Noon PM Attendees will need to bring the proper PPE (safety glasses, hard hats, boots)...any other necessary PPE will be provided on site For more details, please see the System Design - Compressor Station Visit MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN PPE TO ATTEND THIS CLASS *3 Sessions*

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Wednesday, June 7 8:00 – 10:45 Natural Gas Flow from the Wellhead to the Burner Tip John Rafferty, Field Engineer, Powell Controls, Inc. This course provides a foundation for understanding the unique characteristics of natural gas and the basic components of the infrastructure required to take natural gas from underground to the customer’s appliance. You will learn about the properties and characteristics of natural gas, the evolution of the natural gas industry, where natural gas is found and how it is extracted, the infrastructure required to take natural gas from well to burner tip, end uses for natural gas, natural gas safety and environmental impact. 9:15 – 9:30 - Morning Break 11:00 – 12:30 - Lunch with the Exhibitors 12:45 – 3:15 Installation of a Distribution System Stanley Kastanas This course provides a foundation for understanding the basic components of a natural gas distribution system and common tasks performed during the installation of a natural gas distribution system. You will learn about the basic pipeline components installed between the outlet of a gate station and the inlet of the customer’s fuel line, including pipe materials; valves; district regulators; service regulators and meters. You will also learn about the different methods of installing and joining pipe and required tasks to ensure a gas facility is put into service safely. 3:15 – 3:30 - Afternoon Break 3:30 – 4:30 - Day-1 Roundtable and Fulfillment of Requirements for Earning a Certificate Thursday, June 8 9:15—12:00 Maintenance of a Distribution System Thomas Chizinski, (ret) Director Engineering, Connecticut Natural Gas Corp. and Southern Connecticut Gas Co. This course provides a foundation for understanding the common tasks performed to safely & effectively maintain a natural gas distribution system in accordance with federal and state regulations. You will learn about the common inspection / survey requirements performed by LDC’s including leak survey, patrolling, critical valve and regulator station inspections. You will also learn about the leak investigation process, the differences between repairing and replacing pipe and the different methods and materials used to repair buried pipe. 9:15 – 9:30 - Morning Break 12:00—1:15 - Lunch 1:15 – 3:45 Protection of a Distribution System John Fiume, Manager, Damage Prevention, National Grid Kathleen McNamara, Manager, Pipeline Public Awareness, National Grid Greg Merchel, Corrosion Control, Eversource This course provides a foundation for understanding common tasks performed and methods utilized to safely & effectively protect a natural gas distribution system in accordance with federal and state regulations. You will learn about the federal public awareness requirements and common ways LDC’s comply with them, the federal requirements for LDC’s to protect their facilities from external damage, common actions LDC’s take to comply with these protection requirements, corrosion control requirements, methods of providing cathodic protection and common emergency response actions LDC’s take in the event their facilities are damaged. 3:45 – 4:00 - Afternoon Break 4:00 – 5:00 - Day-2 Roundtable and Fulfillment of Requirements for Earning a Certificate


NG Distribution Certificate Program

Interfaith Center (IFC), Community Room

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.Wednesday, June 7 8:00 – 9:15 Natural Gas Investigative Services; A postmortem product failure assessment Perry Sheth, Manager Gas Materials Standards, National Grid This course will cover methods and benefits of root cause failure analysis of materials in-service or during construction. Typical failure analysis examples of PE and metallic fittings will be covered. How to create and maintain database of failures for trending and determining systemic issues to address through DIMP program will be presented. 9:15 – 9:30 Morning Break 9:30 – 10:45 Understanding the Effects of Pressure and Temperature on Measurement Bob Bennett, Solutions Architect III, Honeywell/Elster American Meter This class will include a review of the Basic Gas Laws with particular emphasis on how pressure and temperature affect gas measurement. The instructor will provide examples of common errors that significantly impact the utility company’s bottom line. 11:00 – 12:30 Lunch with the Exhibitors 12:45 – 1:45 Properties of a Successful Job Briefing Bill Craley, Technical Training Supervisor, Eversource Every effective work plan has one thing in common: they all assure that every member of the team understands the objective and their role in completing the job. As an industry, we rely upon effective communications between the creators of the work, the supervisors responsible for overseeing the projects and the crews for safely completing their assignments to successfully complete every job.

This class will present the attributes of a successful job briefing, including the considerations that should be given to performing the work safely. Students will come away from the class with a list of safety topics that can be used to supplement the specific job briefings to increase the general safety awareness.

2:00 – 3:15 The Basics of Pickling a New Natural Gas Pipeline Wesley Lucas, USA Sales Manager, Midland Resource Recovery This course will cover the history of natural gas odorization, the causes and prevention of odor fade, methods to counter odor fade, pipeline pickling as well present some case studies 3:15 – 3:30 Afternoon Break 3:30 – 4:30 Maintaining Critical Valves Bob Powell, President, Powell Controls Instructor will highlight differences between valve types and go into detail on their operation and maintenance. Code compliance bullets will be discussed as well as best practices including “double block and bleed”, grease gun operation and loading, valve box maintenance and swing ties identifying valve location.

Thursday, June 8 8:00 - 9:00 General Assembly (Janikies Auditorium For General Assembly Only) 9:15 – 10:30 Fundamentals of Excess Flow Valves Joe Carper, NE Regional Sales Representative, Hubbell Gas Connectors and Accessories This course will provide an overview of Excess Flow Valves (EFVs) starting with their theory of operation, a review of industry standards and code requirements, proper sizing and selection, and a review of common applications 10:30 – 10:45 Morning Break


Safety Track

Fisher Student Center (FSC), Room 2C

Introductory

Introductory

Intermediate Intermediate

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10:45 -- 12:00 Safe Driving Techniques Mark Gunsalus, Mulcare Pipeline Solutions The instructor will discuss safe driver techniques in the utility environment. Topics will include understanding of surroundings and potential hazards and safety while driving on industrial and customer sites. The speaker will include safety tips he has gained through years of experience as a driving professional, instructor and utility operations professional.

12:00-–1:15 Lunch 1:15-–2:15 Fundamentals of Odorization and Odor Level Testing John Rafferty, Field Engineer, Powell Controls, Inc. A two period review of the history of odorization, types of chemicals utilized, odorant handling and transfer consideration, types of odorizers, installing systems, codes and standards, and odor level testing. A complete odorization plan will be reviewed. Specifically geared for operations personnel involved with OQ Tasks 68 & 69. 2:30 - 3:45 Fundamentals of Odorization and Odor Level Testing, (Continued) John Rafferty, Field Engineer, Powell Controls, Inc. 3:45—4:00 Afternoon Break 4:00—5:00 Properties of Gas & AOCs Mike Francis, Technical Trainer, Columbia Gas of MA NGA Operator Qualification Task 70, Properties of Gas and Abnormal Operating Conditions is the most important task as no other covered task can be performed without this task. Properties of Natural Gas: Natural gas is a combustible gas that is a mixture of simple hydrocarbon compounds. It is a fossil fuel that consists primarily of methane and has distinct properties & characteristics which every gas worker should be familiar with. This class will examine the properties of methane or natural gas, its limits of flammability and how this compound relates to other Hydrocarbons. Abnormal Operating Conditions: Recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions (AOC’s) in the workplace can greatly impact your safety and the safety of others. As a natural gas company employee or contractor, a greater contractor, a greater responsibility

Friday, June 9 8:00—9:15 Incident Command William Scoble, Fire Chief Westwood Fire Department James Puleo, Deputy Fire Chief Mansfield Fire Department Interaction between the Fire Department and the Gas Utility at the scene of incidents is vital to public safety. This course explains the Fire Department’s Incident Command Procedures and the interaction with the gas utility in making the scene safe. The instructors will explain how it is more effective when the utility’s procedures correspond with the Incident Command Procedures. 9:30—10:45 Fire Investigation William Scoble, Fire Chief Westwood Fire Department James Puleo, Deputy Fire Chief Mansfield Fire Department Incident Command explains the interaction between the Fire Department and the Gas Utility at the scene of an incident. Fire Investigation will explain how the utility company should work with the Fire Department to secure the scene as well as their role in the investigation. While on the scene, the utility personnel should begin their investigation by deciding on what type of incident they have encountered. What is the cause of the fire? Is the incident caused by natural gas? What should you look for? The instructors will explain the burning characteristics of various materials to assist you in your determination. The class will conclude with an explanation of the Fire Department’s fire investigation procedures. 10:45—11:00 Morning Break 11:00—12:00 Terrorism William Scoble, Fire Chief Westwood Fire Department James Puleo, Deputy Fire Chief Mansfield Fire Department This class will focus on the interaction of the Fire Department, the Utility, Fire Marshall and the Office of Homeland Security in today’s world. What are some of the questions and answers we need to know on how we define Terrorism?


Safety Track

Fisher Student Center (FSC), Room 2C

Friday Classes: Fisher Student Center (FSC), Papitto Room

Introductory

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Wednesday, June 7 8:00 – 9:15 Residential Regulators—Basic Operation Bill Craley, Technical Trainer—Meter & Service, Eversource ** Hands-On Opportunity This introductory course is geared towards entry level meter service mechanics or any gas personnel who are looking to gain a better understanding of gas regulator fundamentals, elements, operations, overpressure protection and troubleshooting procedures. Emphasis will be on a typical residential service regulator. Each attendee will have a regulator in hand throughout the instruction for a better understanding of the course objectives. 9:15 – 9:30 Morning Break 9:30 – 10:45 Dealing with Code Violations James J. Mullowney, Manager– Purchasing & Facilities Vermont Gas Systems, Inc. Persons installing, inspecting, or servicing gas equipment and appliances must ensure that these items are installed according to code and that they are operating safely. But how should you respond if a code violation has existed for 20 years and it’s 10 degrees outside? This course will discuss the problems of complying with multiple regulations such as the National Fuel Gas Code, state and local codes, manufacturer’s instructions, and serving gas supplier regulations. We will focus on the key steps to take to keep our customers safe while protecting our companies and ourselves from potential repercussions. Bring your own stories to class!

11:00 – 12:30 Lunch with the Exhibitors 12:45 – 1:45 Odor Investigation for First Responders Brian Hunt , Manager– Mass. Customer Meter Services, National Grid and Robert Lundergan, Customer Service Supervisor, Unitil - New Hampshire This class will be a discussion on what it means to be a First Responder for a Natural Gas Company. We will introduce you to the basic knowledge needed to understand natural gas and its unique characteristics. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of natural gas in all stages of combustion. This information will lead you directly into an opportunity to understand why it is so important to know those functions and how they apply to the First Responders and the customer’s safety.

The class will go into being a first responder and how to investigate different odor calls, from gas odors, to carbon monoxide odors, inside and outside. We will discuss how to deal with the unknown odor.

2:00 – 3:15 Odor Investigation for First Responders Part 2 Brian Hunt and Robert Lundergan, Manager– Mass. Customer Meter Services National Grid 3:15 – 3:30 Afternoon Break 3:30 – 4:30 Incident Investigation for the First Responder George Lomax, Consultant, Heath Consultants Inc.

This class is intended for any person that may be directly involved in a primary response effort where an incident has already taken place.

Course material will begin with a review of selected incidents as documented by NTSB and other state agencies. There will be a discussion on appropriate response activities relative to each incident.

Course material will also address; Initial make safe activities Communication with fire and safety personnel Assessment of need for additional resources Establishment of a hazard zone Prevention of related incidents Monitoring conditions at the scene Communication with company response team Transfer of incident control Preservation of potential evidence Post incident documentation Thursday, June 8 8:00 - 9:00 General Assembly (Janikies Auditorium For General Assembly Only) 9:15 - 10:30 Meter Installation Compliance Brad Wong, Supervisor Customer Service, Retired Eversource This class will review the Federal, State and utility requirements for meter and regulator installations. The class will include proper locations, pressure considerations, regulator locations and venting, and abnormal operating conditions. Discussion will include residential, commercial and industrial installations. Is there a difference between existing installations and new installations? Discussion will include the difference between regulatory requirements and a utility’s operating and maintenance requirements. We will discuss Operator Qualifications. What should you do if you encounter an abnormal operating condition? For the answers, come to class.


Customer Service Track

Fisher Student Center (FSC), Papitto Room

Intermediate

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Friday, June 9 8:00—9:15 Incident Command William Scoble, Fire Chief Westwood Fire Department James Puleo, Deputy Fire Chief Mansfield Fire Department Interaction between the Fire Department and the Gas Utility at the scene of incidents is vital to public safety. This course explains the Fire Department’s Incident Command Procedures and the interaction with the gas utility in making the scene safe. The Instructors will explain how it is more effective when the utility’s procedures correspond with the Incident Command Procedures. 9:30—10:45 Fire Investigation William Scoble, Fire Chief Westwood Fire Department James Puleo, Deputy Fire Chief Mansfield Fire Department Incident Command explains the interaction between the Fire Department and the Gas Utility at the scene of an incident. Fire Investigation will explain how the utility company should work with the Fire Department to secure the scene as well as their role in the investigation. While on the scene, the utility personnel should begin their investigation by deciding on what type of incident they have encountered. What is the cause of the fire? Is the incident caused by natural gas? What should you look for? The Instructor will explain the burning characteristics of various materials to assist you in your determination. The class concluded with an explanation of the Fire Department’s fire investigation procedures.

10:45—11:00 Morning Break 11:00—12:00 Terrorism William Scoble, Fire Chief Westwood Fire Department James Puleo, Deputy Fire Chief Mansfield Fire Department This class will focus on the interaction of the Fire Department, the Utility, Fire Marshall and the office of Homeland security in today’s world. What are some of the questions and answers we need to know on how we define Terrorism? 911 attacks, Boston Marathon, etc.


Customer Service Track

Fisher Student Center (FSC), Papitto Room 10:45 -- 12:00 Recognition and Assessment of Atmospheric Corrosion Michael Harmon Senior Corrosion Engineer and Don Doubleday, Supervisor & Team Lead Corrosion Control, National Grid Learn how to evaluate, classify and remediate atmospheric corrosion, as typically found by field personnel. Focus will be on meter sets & risers, wall penetrations, inside piping and exposed piping at bridge crossings. 12:00 – 1:15 Lunch (Bus Departs Bryant at 1:15 PM, Returns around 5 PM) 1:15 – 5:00 First Responder Simulation Eric Six, Sales Consultant Heath Consultants Inc.

This will be a hands on demonstration conducted at the National Grid simulated leak field located in Millbury, MA. The training will consist of simulating first responder scenarios on the live gas leak field for both above and below ground indications. When a leak is adjacent to a building wall, proper techniques for addressing this issue inside the structure will also be covered. Equipment used for detection will include combustible gas indicators as well as laser and infrared based technologies. Equipment will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their own as well. MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN PPE TO ATTEND THIS CLASS *3 Sessions* See Bus Information 3:45 – 4:00 Afternoon Break

Introductory

Introductory

Introductory

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Wednesday, June 7 8:00 – 9:15 Utilizing Live Gas Main Inspection to Resolve Operational Challenges Steven McKeefrey, Engineering Project Manager, ULC Robotics, Inc. Live gas main camera inspection systems are operated by gas distribution utilities to conduct visual assessments and inspections of gas mains which help to address a range of operational and technical pipeline issues. In this class, attendees will receive an in-depth look at several use cases that show how visual inspection can be used to reduce risk, increase efficiency and resolve a versatile range of challenges in the gas distribution system. Attendees will also have an opportunity to operate a live gas main inspection camera system for a more hands-on experience. 9:15 – 9:30 Morning Break 9:30 – 10:45 Gas Pipeline Safety Regulations Philip Sher, President, Philip Sher Pipeline Consultants This class provides an overview of some of the federal and state gas regulations which affect the everyday field operations of gas pipeline companies. This class covers some of the history of regulations, statutory authority, purpose, source and review of selected regulations of particular interest to field work forces.

11:00 – 12:30 Lunch with the Exhibitors

12:45 – 1:45 Practical Field Application of Pipeline Regulations Philip Sher, President Philip Sher Pipeline Consultants This class will review the practical field applications of some state and federal pipeline regulations some of which are included in the Pipeline Safety regulations class. This class will review some practical interpretations of the regulations for day to day operations as well as reviewing some classic field cases of code violations. 2:00 – 3:15 Overview of Gas Incident Investigation Tony Tetto, Senior Utility Consultant, AEGIS Insurance Services, Inc. A high level overview of what a Natural Gas Incident Investigation program should contain.

3:15 – 3:30 Afternoon Break 3:30 -- 4:30 Lessons Learned from Gas Utility Incidents Tony Tetto, Senior Utility Consultant AEGIS Insurance Services, Inc. A review of natural gas utility incidents and their causes from a lessons learned point of view.

Thursday, June 8 8:00 - 9:00 General Assembly (Janikies Auditorium For General Assembly Only) (Bus Departs Bryant at 9:15 AM, Returns around 12:30 PM) 9:15 – 12:00 Gas Leak Investigation - Pinpointing Eric Six, Sales Consultant Heath Consultants, Inc. Pinpointing of gas leaks is one of the costliest and most time consuming portions of the overall leakage management program within most gas companies. Pinpointing is not an exact science, but a developed skill. This will be a "hands on" class taking place at the National Grid simulated leak field in Millbury, MA. Through simulated leaks, this class is designed to teach the basic steps in pinpointing gas leaks and the proper application and use of soil purging equipment to help reduce the number of "dry holes".

Attendees will need to bring the proper PPE (safety glasses, hard hats, boots)...any other necessary PPE will be provided on site.

10:30 – 10:45 Morning Break


Distribution Track

Bello Center - Grand Hall Room

Intermediate

Introductory

Introductory

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Friday, June 9 8:00-10:45 Welding Fundamentals Edward Easley, General Manager, Danella General introduction describing CFR 49 guidelines that pertain to development of welding policies and procedures. An overview of weld procedures, compliance, qualification of welders, and a overview of non-destructive testing of welds. 10:45—11:00 Morning Break 11:00—12:00 Welding Fundamentals—Hands On Welding Ed Easley, General Manager, Danella (Near Tent/Fisher Student Center) Hands on welding on 12” pipe cutting and beveling steel pipe as well as the presentation radiographic and film interpretation.

8:00—12:00 Distribution “Hands-On” for 1st Timers Leak Repair & Pipe Cutting, Plastic Pipe Joining Mechanical Couplings, Thermite Welding Vito Zuschlag, Trainer, National Grid Students attending this all morning session will have the opportunity for “hands-on” experience at a variety of distribution related activities. These include plastic pipe joining by electro fusion and heat fusion; the installation of mechanical couplings; leak repair techniques; pipe cutting; and thermite welding. The class is a round-robin format that begins with a short presentation and demonstration. The class is structured for individuals who do not get the chance to perform this type of work -- First Timers! 10:45—11:00 Morning Break

12:00 – 1:15 Lunch 1:15 – 2:15 Work Site Safety Tom Fournier, Safety Manager, RH White Construction Co., Inc. Jay Wykes, Safety Officer, RH White Construction Co., Inc. Excavating is recognized as one of the most hazardous construction activities. Trenching and excavation work presents serious risks to all workers involved in the process. After providing an overall understanding of excavation and its hazards, this session details the general and specific requirements when excavating and trenching in accordance with construction regulations. 2:30 – 5:00 Application of Field Applied Coatings part I and part II Shane Quakenbush, Northern Regional Sales Manager, Liberty Sales and Distribution This session will focus on the proper materials selection, surface preparation and application procedures for below and above grade pipeline coatings. A materials review will include cold applied tapes, heat shrink sleeves, petrolatum wax tapes and liquid epoxies. Please note, this is a double session. 3:45 – 4:00 Afternoon Break

2017 NGA Gas Operations Distribution Track

Interfaith Center (IFC), Community

Bello Center - Grand Hall Room

Introductory

Introductory

Introductory

Introductory

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Wednesday, June 7 8:00 – 10:45 Distribution OQ for Corrosion Control I & II Greg Merchel, Supervisor Corrosion Control, Eversource This session will cover the training requirements for inspection for atmospheric corrosion; anode handling and installation; coating inspection and repair, test station installation or replacement; and record keeping and data requirements as they relate to OQ Tasks for Corrosion Control: Task #6—Inspecting for Atmospheric Corrosion Task #8—Visually inspecting for Internal Corrosion Task #11—Applying Pipe Coating in the Field for Maintenance Task #12—Cleaning and either Coating or jacketing pipe for atmospheric corrosion Task #14—Installing or replacing anodes on an existing line Task #16—Installing or replacing Test Stations Task #17—Repair Coating on an Existing Steel Main Task #23—Inspecting the Condition on an Exposed Pipe or Pipe coating & Record Keeping for Exposed Pipe Coating Data Requirements. Task #24—Inspecting Pipe at a Maintenance Job for Damage (prior to backfill) 9:15 – 9:30 Morning Break 11:00 – 12:30 Lunch with the Exhibitors 12:45 – 4:30 Line Locating & Mark-Out - Classroom and Field Demonstrations Paul Baker, Technical Support Specialist, Columbia Gas of MA Eric Denslow, New England Sales Representative, Eastcom Associates NGA OQ Covered Task: 21. Developing strong pipe locating skills is essential to preventing damage to underground facilities and operating safely and efficiently in our industry. Timely and accurate pipe line locating is a critical function that requires trained and operator qualified personnel. Through classroom presentation, demonstration and field application this session will introduce the student to the locate and mark out process and the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful at locating underground facilities. It will touch on pipe locating theory, map and record review, pipe material locating characteristics, marking procedures, grounding techniques, electronic locators and basic equipment operation.

3:15 – 3:30 Afternoon Break Thursday, June 8 8:00 - 9:00 General Assembly (Janikies Auditorium For General Assembly Only)

9:15 -- 12:00 Plastic Pipe Joining Steve Joslyn, Training Operations Support Connecticut Natural Gas Corp. Ray Boissonault, Superintendent, G.P.L. Construction, Inc. DEMO NGA OQ Task(s): 50, 51 & 52 This class covers the methods of plastic pipe joining for new construction and the repair of existing plastic pipe. Specific topics and demonstrations will include: Material Properties of Plastic Pipe Proper Pipe and Fitting Preparation Heat Fusion Joining Methods (Butt fusion/Electro fusion) Mechanical Joining Methods 10:30 – 10:45 Morning Break 12:00 – 1:15 Lunch 1:15—2:15 Static Electricity on PE Pipe Dirk Smith, President, Ionix Gas Technologies DEMO NGA OQ Task(s): 35A & 70 This class will provide an overview of PE static on Polyethelene pipe. At the conclusion of the class, attendees will: 1. Have a working understanding of how static electricity is manifested in gas pipelines, 2. A knowledge of how to recognize potential static ignition situations and 3. Have the basics to implement a prudent, targeted and cost effective static suppression program based upon a prioritized ranking of known static risk operations.


Operations OQ Track

Fisher Student Center (FSC) - Heritage Room

Introductory

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2:30 – 3:45 Stopping Gas Flow: Squeeze—offs Steve Joslyn, Technical Operations Support, Connecticut Natural Gas Corp. Ray Boissonault, Superintendent, G.P.L. Construction, Inc. DEMO NGA OQ Task(s): 35A This class will introduce students to the basic principles, processes and safety considerations when temporarily stopping the flow of gas through a pipeline, either during routine operations, maintenance, or during an emergency. Squeeze Off operations on Polyethelene Pipe will be discussed and demonstrated. 3:45 – 4:00 Afternoon Break 4:00 – 5:00 Stopping Gas Flow: Bag-off’s Ernie MacDonald, Technical Training Supervisor, Eversource Paul Baker, Technical Support Specialist, Columbia Gas of MA DEMO NGA OQ Task(s): 35B & 35C This class will introduce students to the basic principles, processes and safety considerations when temporarily stopping the flow of gas through a pipeline, either during routine operations, maintenance, or during an emergency. Bagging operations on Steel and Cast Iron Pipe will be discussed and demonstrated. Fr iday, June 9 8:00 – 12:00 Hot Tapping, Stopping & By-Passing Scott Mara, Application Specialist Kerr Engineered Sales Company Rich Niles, Regional Account Manager Mueller Company NGA OQ Covered Tasks: 35, 36, 37 & 39

This class will give the theory and knowledge behind proper methods to temporarily stop the flow of gas through a pipeline, either during routine operations, maintenance, or during an emergency, using specialized stopping equipment & acceptable industry practices. It will also address cutting into a pipeline while the pipeline contains natural gas, under pressure, using specialized tapping equipment. T.D. Williamson and Mueller methods will be discussed and demonstrated.


Operations OQ Track

Fisher Student Center (FSC) - Heritage Room

Introductory

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Wednesday, June 7 8:00 – 9:15 Introduction to Gas Supply & Control Daniel Piche, Director, Business Planning & Performance National Grid This session will provide an overview of how natural gas enters the Local Distribution Company’s (LDC) distribution system and is redirected by the Gas Control department within the distribution system to end-users. You will also learn the basics of how the typical LDC Gas Supply department assembles a balanced supply portfolio through firm and interruptible contracts, and how the influx of new supply options from Shale gas to LNG, may impact supply management in the coming years? 9:15 – 9:30 Morning Break 9:30 – 10:45 Gas Transmission - Wellhead to City Gate Robert Bocock, Engineering Supervisor Enbridge This course will focus on how the gas commodity travels from production to New England City gate. Discussion will include how production fields function and how the supply gets to the pipelines. Students will learn the functions of compressor stations, affects of storage injections and withdrawals, and how transmission companies use line pack. Also included will be information on how LNG deliveries are critical New England supplies and how supplies from the north have affected overall pipeline performance. 11:00 – 12:30 Lunch with the Exhibitors 12:45 – 1:45 Basics of Field Monitoring and Controlling of Pressure and Flow Scott Laplante, Manager, Pressure Management Eversource This class on Monitoring and Controlling covers tasks 59 & 60 of the NGA Operator Qualification program. The class will cover some of the field aspects of controlling flow & pressure. Students will learn some of the basic functionality of pressure regulators, over pressure protection devices, heaters, gauges, and different types of valves. Students will be given scenarios to solve various situations which occur in a distribution system. Hands on demonstration of pressure settings, relief valves, and abnormal regulator conditions.

2:00 – 3:15 SCADA Communications from the Field to the Screen Bill Kilroy, Gas Supply Field Supervisor Steve Healey, Senior System Control Analyst Eversource This class will cover some of the requirements for tasks 59 & 60 of the NGA Operator Qualification program. The class will discuss how SCADA communicates and controls remotely to maintain adequate flow & pressure to customers. This will include monitoring flow & pressure indicators, responding to alarms, and opening & closing valves remotely. Students will get an understanding of the functionality of various types of telemetering devices, transducers and RTUs. Discussions will also include the different ways companies are communicating whether it be hard wire circuits, cellular, radio, or satellite and the advantages of each. This class will focus on the SCADA side of operations and be a continuation of the previous class, Basics of Field Monitoring and Controlling of Pressure and Flow by Scott Laplante which focuses on the pressure control and gas heating side of gas operations. 3:15 – 3:30 Afternoon Break 3:30 – 4:30 Gas Control Training - Developing Yourself, Your Team, and the Program Richard Delaney, Manager, Gas Control Training, Compliance, Gas Scheduling and SOP National Grid In an industry challenged by increasing turnover of our experienced workforce, the introduction of new Controllers and increased Regulatory Oversight; Gas Control training has become an important focus for all. This class will talk about developing yourself as a Controller. What to look for and who to ask. What areas of Gas Operations should you focus on as a new Controller and where can you gain the needed knowledge and experience to succeed? As a Gas Control leader this class will talk about developing your new employees as well as your experienced controllers to meet the growing challenges we face in the industry. Finally this class will talk about developing your training program. What are the key components? What resources can you rely on? How do we as Gas Controllers need to continue to develop training in response to Control Room Management regulations.


Gas Supply, Storage, Transmission Track

Management Resource Center, (MRC) - Room 4

Introductory

Introductory

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9:15— Firefighting Demonstrations at MFA and Basic Firefighting Techniques Norman Seymour, Coordinator Jack Boland, Assistant Coordinator Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Demonstration of best practice fire fighting tactics to control LNG vapor and liquid releases and suppressing LNG fires. Several props will simulate (1) a street level liquid release, a “burn back” of the released product; (2) fire suppression of an LNG containment pit; and (3) approach and suppression of an LNG plumbing flange fire; trainees at the demonstration are in current Recruit training at MFA. 10:45— Basic Firefighting Techniques Chris Madden, Senior Instructor, Flammable Gas Training Group MFA and Andy Carrigan, Assistant Coordinator, Massachusetts Firefighting Academy This session will contain basic firefighting strategy and tactical considerations for the LNG plant personnel with an insight into Fire Department organization and how the plant personnel fit into that organization as technical advisors.

Thursday, June 8 Mass Fire Academy—LNG Program The Massachusetts Fire Academy (MFA) has been partnering with the Northeast Gas Association for over 20 years to deliver LNG training for industry personnel and firefighters. The MFA’s Stow, MA facility was designed with over 10 hands-on props to give students a live feel of an LNG emergency and what it takes to handle these emergencies. You will see firefighters battle an LNG fire and what they must use to contain it, and more. This is an experience you will never forget!

Pre-registration is required. Participation is limited.

2:30 – 5:00 LNG Plant Tour Renie Janigian, Plant Site Manager Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. The LNG Plant Tour will take place at the Eversource Energy (NSTAR) facility located in Hopkinton, MA. Students will be provided with an overview of how an actual LNG plant operates. The tour will include viewing of the plant control room, a truck loading/unloading station, vaporizers, the plant liquefier, safety equipment, security systems, and (3) LNG storage tanks.



Field Trip—Bus Departs at 7:45 AM and Returns to Bryant around 5:00 PM

meet at the Bus Stop adjacent to the Bello Center

Thursday, June 8 8:00 - 9:00 General Assembly

Janikies Auditorium

General Assembly

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Friday, June 9 . 8:00 – 9:15 Natural Gas Markets, Prices and Happenings Robert Hayes, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Sequent Energy Management This course will update us on ever-developing state of affairs of gas supply in the United States, and the northeast in particular. Will new pipelines from “shale country” into New England be a game changer? Are power plants, electric grid operators, and natural gas consumers competing for the same gas? If so, at what price? Who’s “on the hook” to get it here? What about CNG- and LNG- fueled cars, trucks, and buses? The course also explores the different components of pricing, including the importance of shale gas and new LNG developments. This course should give us some perspective of life with our favorite fuel in newfound abundance. 9:30—10:45 Weather Forecasting and How it is used to Predict Gas Load Rich Wilson, Energy Industry Manager Schneider Electric Paul Loiacono, Chief Gas System Operator National Grid This course will discuss some of the technology used in weather forecasting, as well as providing an open forum discussion that will include advances in weather forecasting techniques and what is now offered in the industry. Weather patterns that could affect natural gas transmission and distribution systems will be reviewed and predictions of future trends will be looked at. Following the weather forecasting overview, the discussion will focus on how LDC’s use the weather information to predict gas loads. 10:45—11:00 Morning Break 11:00—12:00 Portable LNG and CNG as a Supply Source Jeff Rome, Natural Gas Business Development Manager, New England Controls Many industrial/commercial & institutional facilities in the northeast use fuel oil as a primary energy source because natural gas is not yet available to them (off-pipeline customers). These facilities could significantly reduce fuel costs as well as NOx & CO2 emissions by converting to natural gas. Fortunately, there are now a few suppliers of portable liquified natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) systems in the northeast to help off-pipeline facilities convert from fuel oil to natural gas. The design of these portable LNG & CNG systems is critical to the safe operation, performance & maintenance requirements. The presenter will review the existing portable LNG & CNG sites in New England as well as basic process flow diagrams, component selection best practices and related code considerations. Students will learn about existing portable LNG/CNG installed base in New England, process design considerations, final control element selection options, safety and related code compliance considerations.



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Wednesday, June 7 8:00 – 9:15 Sizing & Selection of Gas Mains and Services Kevin McCarthy, Senior Project Engineer, EN Engineering The art of sizing and selecting natural gas mains and services has been performed for many years. The class will include a review of the history of this function and familiarize students with the current tools being used. The instructor will also discuss design pressure for steel and plastic pipe, sizing mains and services, excess flow valve considerations and a terminology review. 9:15 – 9:30 Morning Break 9:30 – 10:45 Residential & Commercial Regulators - Design, Operation & Sizing Jason Rosen, Business Development Follin Flo-Controls First part of class will include an overview of gas pressure regulator basics – touching on the design of spring loaded regulators as well as over-pressure protection methods (external relief, internal relief, operator/monitor, internal monitor and slam shuts). 2nd part of class will focus on sizing and selecting regulators using manufacturers capacity tables and relief charts. We will also touch on how the adoption of high efficiency boilers and other fast on/off equipment is changing the way regulators must be sized, selected and installed. Several sizing exercises will be presented and class will work them out together using traditional tables and newer software. Cutaways will be distributed to the class to see inner workings of a regulator. A demo bench with regulators and gauges will be used to show set pressure, droop, lock up, and relief. 11:00 – 12:30 Lunch with the Exhibitors 12:45 – 1:45 Meters - Sizing & Selection Bob Bennett, Manager, Technical Service Center Honeywell/Elster American Meter The instructor will provide characteristics of various types of meters and regulators commonly used in the natural gas industry. The class will include a review several station designs along with criteria that needs to be considered when building meter and regulator installations. Finally, students will be divided into groups tasked with designing a meter and regulator set using sizing exercises provided by the instructor.

2:00 – 3:15 Distribution System Modeling Steve Caliri, Principal Engineer, National Grid Julie Porcaro, Lead Engineer, National Grid Distribution System Modeling identifies, predicts, and helps you to address your asset's operational challenges, enabling you to deliver day to day operational efficiency for both distribution and transmission networks. The software model can assist you to visualize and analyze the action of regulator stations, pipe relays, and peak shaving plants on both macro and micro levels. The instructors will cover "what if” evaluations for closed valves and emergency shutdowns, and changes in supply and demand forecasts. 3:15 – 3:30 Afternoon Break 3:30 – 4:30 Key Elements for a Successful Accelerated Pipe Replacement Rick Esposito, Project Manager and Keith Johnson, Vice President EN Engineering, LLC A discussion of the key elements for a successful accelerated pipe replacement program. Presenters will discuss the leading practices developed and utilized by several recognized LDCs engaged in innovative replacement programs. Topics include the methods used to identify conditions and threats, ranking and prioritizing pipe segments, develop a program timeline, foster jurisdictional collaboration, simplify design and construction procedures, utilize work management systems, identify program resources, create communication plans and creating an organization and governance structure. Thursday, June 8 8:00 - 9:00 General Assembly (Janikies Auditorium For General Assembly Only) 9:15 – 9:30 Morning Break


System Design Track

Fisher Student Center - Room 2 A/B

Advanced Introductory

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9:15 -- 10:30 Fundamentals of District Regulator Design Thom Costa and Scott Laplante, Eversource. This course will provide the end user with a basic guide to complete the installation of a district regulator station from design to in service. It will cover the steps necessary from location selection to designing a facility that will be ergonomically friendly to the end user and provide for easy adaptation of future capacity changes in the distribution system. The course will cover both new facilities and replacement of existing facilities. It will offer the views of both the engineer aspect of the project as well as those of field personnel responsible for maintaining the facility. 10:45 -- 12:00 Gate Station Design 1 Patrick J. Callahan, President Celtic Controls, Inc. An overview of a gate station design requirements and considerations for a safe, efficient, functional and ergonomic design. 12:00 – 1:15 Lunch 1:15 -- 2:15 Gate Station Design 2 Patrick J. Callahan, President Celtic Controls, Inc. 2:30 -- 3:45 Cathodic Protection System Design I Denis Rossi, Corrosion Engineer, New England CP Inc. This session will cover Galvanic Anode and Impressed Current CP Systems. Topics Include: Soil testing Piping system age and coating integrity System isolation CP current requirements Test stations Galvanic anode sizing and placement Rectifier sizing and ground bed site selection Power source Interference Testing Bridge Crossing Isolation Fittings

3:45-4:00 Afternoon Break 4:00 -- 5:00 Specifications of Isolation Materials for CP System Design Mike Pieciuk, Supervisor of Corrosion Control Eversource This session will include a review of Isolation Fittings used in CP systems as well as design criteria Bridge Crossing and Pipeline Casing best practices.

Topics include: Isolation Fittings for CP Systems, Bridge Crossing, Pipeline Casing Design

Friday, June 9 8:00 – 12:00 Compressor Station Visit Inside a Natural Gas Compressor Station Field Trip—Bus Departs at 7:30 AM

and Returns around 11:30 AM

meet at the Bus Stop adjacent to the Bello Center

Natural gas is pressurized as it travels through the interstate pipeline system. To ensure that the gas continues to flow optimally, it must be periodically compressed and pushed through pipelines. These stations operate day and night, year-round to push re-pressurized gas through the pipelines. Come tour Spectra Energy’s Compressor Station Burrillville, RI. Note: hard hats and safety glasses MUST be brought by each student. The class will be limited to 20 people. See Bus Information


System Design Track

Fisher Student Center— Room 2A/B

Intermediate

Intermediate Intermediate

Advanced

Advanced

Introductory


General Assembly and

Trenchless Technology Track

Special Events and Classes

Thursday, June 8 8:00 AM– 9:00 AM General Assembly Location: Janikie Stacey Gerard, Former Chief Safety Officer/Assistant Administrators, PHMSAs Auditorium Impact of Safety Culture and Safety Management System (SMS) on a Utility's Facilities.

Ms. Gerard will discuss how our attitudes about the industry safety culture are evolving, the differences between thinking about “Being Compliant and Improving Safety Culture”, and the impact on our industry as a result of recent pipeline events and incidents. She will share how people act differently and interact as safety culture improves. How to be involved, define your personal role and express your voice. The difference between focusing on “what we do and why we do it” and why we should not rely on assumptions. She will discuss how you know if your SMS and culture are maturing and what that means.

Stacey brings great experience and insight from her leadership role at PHMSA for many years.

Thursday, June 8,

9 AM—12 Noon

Trenchless Technology Location: Management Resource Center , (MRC) - Room 4 George Ragula, Distribution Technology Manager, Public Service Electric & Gas Trenchless technology offers unique solutions to challenging projects and is a vital tool in the toolbox to be familiar with due to its inherent advantages and benefits for specific applications. This course will discuss the trifecta of most widely used trenchless technologies in the industry and presents a unique opportunity to learn the key elements of HDD, pipe bursting and cured-in-place liner technologies. This course provides an in-depth overview and covers several key areas including operation and application; equipment and materials; planning and preliminary design, jobsite safety; construction considerations, and risk reduction. Background: The course is based on several North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) Good Practices Guideline Manuals – a series of industry-developed documents that provide contractors, engineers and owners with a set of guidelines to assist in successful trenchless installations and operations. Who Should Attend? The target audience includes utility engineers, utility operations personnel, designers, managers and individuals involved with the construction, rehabilitation and management of underground utilities.

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The School Committee & Things to Know

Chair Rick Dion, Connecticut Natural Gas Corp. Vice Chair Dave Isesler, National Grid Members Wally Armstrong, Liberty Sales and Distribution, LLC John Barrett, National Grid Rich Berrios, The Southern Connecticut Gas Company Drew Carlson, GE Oil & Gas, Dresser, Inc. Gene Cote, UPSCO, Inc. Maggie Cousineau, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts Scott Crocker, Vermont Gas Systems, Inc. Rich Delaney, National Grid Paul Dillon, Consolidated Edison Co. of NY, Inc. Paul DiLorenzo, TRC Engineering Steve Dombrowski, Liberty Utilities Co. Mike Francis, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts Shaun Fresia, Northstar Industries, LLC Ernie Grasso, New England Utility Constructors. Inc. Mark Gunsalus, Mulcare Pipeline Solutions, Inc. Michael Harmon, National Grid Bill Hobart, Unitil - Maine Operations Brian Hunt, National Grid Laeyeng Hunt, National Grid Steve Joslyn, Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation Jean Marie Kennamer, Liberty Utilities Co. Brad King, Eversource Energy George Levesque, New England Controls, Inc. Tim Lonergan, Eversource Energy Bob Lundergan, Unitil / New Hampshire Division Mike McCarthy, Honeywell - Elster American Meter Kevin McCarthy, EN Engineering, LLC Holly McGovern, New Jersey Natural Gas Company Greg Merchel, Eversource Energy Sarah Millott, Eversource Energy Bill Peck, Liberty Utilities Massachusetts Dan Piche, National Grid Mike Pieciuk, Eversource Energy Julie Porcaro, National Grid Bob Powell, Powell Controls, Inc. Dan Rennie, National Grid Denis Rossi, New England CP, Inc. Ken Silva, National Grid Kevin Singleton, Honeywell - Elster American Meter Eric Six, Heath Consultants Incorporated Dan Smith, Holyoke Gas & Electric Department C. Milan Toombs, National Grid Brad Wong, Consultant Witold Zuschlag, National Grid

Things to Know About NGA’s APP

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Documents

2017 NGA Gas Operations A Message from the Committee … › pdf › 2017_gasops_complete_curriculum.pdfA Message from the Committee Chairman NGA represents natural gas distribution