Title: Explain safety issues related to natural gas distribution.
Course: Energy and Power (20101-18) > Section: Exploring the Role of Natural Gas

Explanation should include

- airborne, soilborne, and waterborne hazards
- flammability
- pressure
- dew point
- respiratory issues
- pipeline integrity
- grounding
- mercaptan/odorant use.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why does natural gas have a rotten egg odor?
- What precautions should be taken before digging in one's yard?
- What should one do if one smells gas in a building?
- What is the difference between maximum operating pressure (MOP) and maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP)?