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Module 2.0 How to be Successful in this Course
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Module 2.1 Introduction to Natural Gas
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Module 2.2 The Natural Gas Industry in British Columbia
- Overview
- Learning Outcomes
- Natural Gas Science – The Simple Version
- Natural Gas Science – Chemistry
- Natural Gas Science – Physics
- Natural Gas Science – Units of Measurement
- Natural Gas Science – Geology
- Natural Gas Resources and Uses
- Oversight of the Natural Gas Industry
- Understanding Land Rights and Natural Gas
- Energy and the Future
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Module 2.3 Upstream – Well Site Selection, Preparation and Drilling, Completion, Production, Water Recycling, and Reclamation
- Learning Outcomes
- The Upstream Sector – Extraction and Processing
- The Upstream Sector – Exploration and Site Selection
- The Upstream Sector – Preparation and Drilling
- The Upstream Sector – Completion
- The Upstream Sector – Production
- The Upstream Sector – Water Recycling
- The Upstream Sector – Reclamation
- Upstream Companies and Jobs in British Columbia – Companies
- Upstream Companies and Jobs in British Columbia – Industry Associations
- Upstream Companies and Jobs in British Columbia – Professional Associations
- New Vocabulary
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Module 2.4 Midstream – Transportation, Processing, Refining
- Learning Outcomes
- The Midstream Sector
- The Midstream Sector – Processing Natural Gas
- The Midstream Sector – Liquefied Natural Gas
- The Midstream Sector – An Emerging Industry
- The Midstream Sector – Processing LNG
- The Midstream Sector – Proposed LNG Projects in British Columbia
- Transportation
- Midstream Companies and Jobs in British Columbia
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Module 2.5 Downstream – Refining and Markets
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Module 2.6 Health and Wellness in the Natural Gas Industry
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Module 2.7 Safety
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Module 2.8 Terminology and Communication
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Module 2.9 Jobs and Careers
- Learning Outcomes
- Industry Outlook
- Technology is Changing Workforce and Skills
- Employment in the Natural Gas Industry
- Employment in the Natural Gas Industry – Types of Employment
- Employment in the Natural Gas Industry – Range of Jobs
- Employment in the Natural Gas Industry – High Demand Jobs and Occupations
- Occupational Education and Training
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Module 3.0 How to be a Valued Employee
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Module 3.1 Identifying Interests and Skills
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Module 3.2 Looking for Employment in Natural Gas
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Module 3.3 Applying for Employment in Natural Gas
LNG is simply natural gas in its liquefied state. When natural gas is chilled to a temperature of about minus 162° C (minus 260° F) at atmospheric pressure, it condenses into a clear, colourless, and odourless liquid. The cooling process takes place in an LNG facility, similar to a large refrigerator. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is non-explosive, non-toxic, non-corrosive and does not mix with water or soil. In case of a release it becomes a natural gas again and mixes into the atmosphere, typically causing no environmental or other impacts; LNG vapor will ignite if in an enclosed space, and if within the flammable range of 5%-15% when mixed with air.
Video 2: What is LNG? Turning Natural Gas into Liquid (02 minutes, 48 seconds)
Learning Activity 2: Energy Facts
Instructions
- Working in small groups or as a class, watch Video 2 and answer the questions below.
- Watch the video as many times as needed.
- Choose a person in the group to write down the group’s answers.
- Select a spokesperson for the group to share your group’s findings with the class.
Questions:
- How much is global energy demand expected to increase by 2050?
- What is the cleanest burning fossil fuel?
- What is the purpose of converting natural gas to liquefied natural gas (LNG)?
- . What steps are taken in making liquefied natural gas (LNG)?
- Name two heavier natural gas liquids that are separated from natural gas and sold separately or used as a refrigerant later in the cooling process?
- What additional element is also filtered out?
- What does purified natural gas contain?
- What device is used to liquefy natural gas?
- What temperature is natural gas cooled to?
- How many times smaller is the volume of the gas after cooling and liquefaction?
- What does liquefied natural gas (LNG) look and smell like?
- Is liquefied natural gas (LNG) toxic?
- Where is liquefied natural gas (LNG) stored prior to shipping?
- How is liquefied natural gas (LNG) transported?
- What happens at a re-gasification plant?
- How is the gas transported after re-gasification?
- What is natural gas used for?