This course introduces Basics of Pressure Regulators to technicians new to the natural gas industry. It
includes discussions about pressure regulator types and operation.

Course Prerequisites

• GTA Web-Based Training
  o None
• Instructor-Led Training
  o Basics of Overpressure Protection

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will have received instruction designed to assist him/her in
the following:

• Describe the basic operation of pressure regulators.
• Describe the operation and construction of direct-operated pressure regulators.
• Describe the operation and construction of pilot-operated pressure regulators,

Course Outline

1. Description of Pressure Regulators
2. Direct-Operated Pressure Regulators
3. Pilot-Operated Pressure Regulators

Recommended Resources

• GTA Basics of Pressure Regulators Participant Guide.
• GTA Basics of Pressure Regulators Instructor Presentation.
• Internet sites related to industrial pressure regulators.
• Textbooks or other publications related to industrial pressure regulators.