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Basic Plant Operations
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Course Resources and References
 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
– 49 CFR
– 40 CFR
– 29 CFR
– 6 CFR:
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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.
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