This free online course covers you the basics of gas engineering and the qualifications needed to become a gas engineer.

Gas engineers deal with a wide variety of gas equipment in both residential and commercial settings. They require the proper training, which opens the door to a satisfying profession. This course lays out the duties of a gas engineer and identifies the skills and qualifications required to become one. We then identify the appliances gas engineers work on before exploring the basics of natural gas, including its phase behaviour, properties, combustion and fuels. We then go over the transmission system, gas piping materials and what you need for gas piping installation.

This course discusses the benefits of good ventilation systems, the types of ventilation systems and their limitations. Ventilation is essential in commercial and industrial buildings to control indoor air quality through the dilution and displacement of indoor contaminants. We also cover tightness testing used to maintain the integrity of pipelines and explain when to test for tightness. The course examines the criteria for tightness testing, pressure gauges and gas leaks and discusses how to identify and prevent them.

A basic assessment of an appliance's efficiency forms its ‘gas rating’. This engineering course provides information on gas ratings and shows you how to measure appliance gas rates and read flow meters. We then establish the need for pressure control, flame supervision devices and gas pressure regulators and provide gas safety tips. Gas engineers are in high demand due to their scarcity so the natural gas industry has a lot to offer if you are seeking a new and intriguing career. Whether you want to work for a company, be independent or start your own gas engineering business, the possibilities are endless. Sign up to learn how to work with natural gas.