INTRODUCTION

1. INTRODUCTION Basic Plant Operations

2. 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. • Industry’s commitment to promote the safe and efficient use of propane gas as a preferred energy resource.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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

8. Course Resources and References • Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – 49 CFR – 40 CFR – 29 CFR – 6 CFR:

9. 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.