1. 2011 PLANT OPERATIONS INTRODUCTION Basic Plant Operations

2. INTRODUCTION 2011 PLANT OPERATIONS 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. 2

3. INTRODUCTION 2011 PLANT OPERATIONS 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. 3

4. INTRODUCTION 2011 PLANT OPERATIONS 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. 4

5. INTRODUCTION 2011 PLANT OPERATIONS 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. 5

6. INTRODUCTION 2011 PLANT OPERATIONS 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. 6

7. INTRODUCTION 2011 PLANT OPERATIONS 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 7

8. INTRODUCTION 2011 PLANT OPERATIONS Course Resources and References  Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) – 49 CFR – 40 CFR –29 CFR – 6 CFR: 8

9. INTRODUCTION 2011 PLANT OPERATIONS 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. 9