Title: Describe the transmission of natural gas.
Course: Energy and Power (20101-36) > Section: Exploring the Role of Natural Gas

Description should include

- definition of transmission―the movement of natural gas over long distances via pipelines
- identification of basic symbols
- components of transmission, such as
  - step-up compressors
  - pipelines
  - line pack
  - step-down compressors
  - breakers
  - processing facilities.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is line pack?
- What are the roles of a step-up compressor and a step-down compressor?
- How is natural gas refined before transmission to the consumer?