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April 27, 2007

The Ohio Gas Association in conjunction with affiliate member Elster American Meter presents a

REGULATOR DESIGN, OPERATION and REPAIR SEMINAR

May 24, 2007

An OGA OQ Tool
5 hours credit Professional Engr. Development

Buckeye Hall of Fame Café
1421 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, Ohio

Instructor
Bob Bennett, Elster American Meter

8:30 a.m.

Registration: ($115 fee includes breakfast, lunch, breaks and all materials)
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9:00 a.m

Theory and Components of Regulators

Restricting element
Loading element
Measuring element

How a Regulator Works

Spring loaded regulator
Pilot operated regulator
Assembly of a spring loaded regulator (hands-on)

Sizing and Selection

Capacity
Relief valve
Codes covering regulators
Examples

Pressure Protection Methods

Series
Relief
Worker monitor
Shutoff

Regulation and Measurement

Station Design

Good Installation Practices

Setting the regulator
Protection
Freezing

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Hold in diaphragm
Bad seat disk/dirt in orifice
Orifice too small/large
Vent piping
- Too small
- Plugged
- Long distance
Incorrect installation
Examples of field problems

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