Gas Flashcards
How are naturally occurring hydrocarbons, such as oil and gas, believed to be produced?
Decayed organic materials subjected to extreme temperature and pressure is believed to produce naturally occurring hydrocarbons.
What are the three most common uses of natural gas?
1) Heating
2) Cooking
3) Domestic water heating
List three uses for liquefied petroleum gases.
1) Feedstock for the petrochemical industry
2) Heating
3) Auto Fuel
Where can you find the regulations governing gas installations inside buildings?
The regulations can be found in a CAN/SCA - B149.1 Code.
What is the name of the regulation that governs gas installations?
Natural Gas and Propane Installation code CAN/SCA - B149.1.
What is the name of the provincial authority that has direct jurisdiction over the regulation of local gas installations?
Alberta Municipal Affairs.
What is the name given to the geological areas in which oil and gas deposits are found?
Sedimentary Basins.
List three methods of identifying drilling sites for oil and gas.
1) Aerial Photography
2) Examination of rock outcroppings
3) Semiology
What are the naturally occurring products of gas wells that are later processed and separated into natural gas and its by-products called?
Natural gas liquids.
What is the difference between sweet and sour gas?
Sour gas contains hydrogen sulphide which has a sour smell.
List two reasons for Sulphur being removed (scrubbed) from natural gas that is used for fuel purposes.
1) To prevent pipe corrosion.
2) To prevent acid rain.
What is the piping between the wellhead and the processor called?
Production pipe lines.
What is the piping between the processor and the city gate called?
Transmission lines.
What is the piping between the city gate and the building called?
Distribution lines.
What level of standards is established in the CAN/CSA - B149.1 Code for the installation of gas-fired appliances?
Minimum standards.
What is the proper name of the gas code?
CAN/SCA - B149.1-Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
What is the function of the CAN/CSA - B149.1 Code?
To set minimum standards and acceptable practices for installation of gas equipment.
What is the function of the Bulletins and STANDATAS issued in relationship to the CAN/CSA - B149.1 Code?
To provide amendments and interpretation of the CAN/SCA - B149.1 in relationship to safety and installation requirements for Alberta.
What is the function of the preface section in the CAN/SCA - B149.1 Code?
To supply background on CAN/SCA - B149.1 development.
What is the function of the scope section in the CAN/SCA - B149.1 Code?
It indicates where the CAN/SCA - B149.1 should/should not be applied in the gasfitting trade.
Which section of the CAN/SCA - B149.1 does the definitions section follow?
It follows the Scope of the CAN/SCA - B149.1.
Which section of the CAN/SCA - B149.1 Code does the abbreviations section follow?
It follows the Definitions section of the CAN/SCA - B149.1.