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The Natural Gas Compression industry brings natural gas from the well, processes it, compresses it and transports it to power plants, industrial users, as well as the homeowner. The Natural Gas Compression program is a two-year, six semester course of study. During the two-year program, you will attend fall and spring classes on campus followed by paid summer internships. As an intern, you have the opportunity to work alongside professionals within gas pipeline companies, gas processing/gathering companies, or gas compressor rental fleets. Upon completion of the two-year program, you will receive an Associate's Degree in Applied Science.

The following are covered through this program:

• Engines
• AC Motors
• Turbochargers
• Gas Compressors
• Electrical controls
• Solid State Devices
• AC Power Generation
• Precision measurement
• AC/DC Electrical theory
• Engine Electrical Systems
• Engine Air & Fuel Systems
• Instrumentation and Controls
• Orientation to Oil & Gas Industry
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's)

The Natural Gas Compression industry brings natural gas from the well, processes it, compresses it and transports it to power plants, industrial users, as well as the homeowner. The Natural Gas Compression program is a two-year, six semester course of study. During the two-year program, you will attend fall and spring classes on campus followed by paid summer internships. As an intern, you have the opportunity to work alongside professionals within gas pipeline companies, gas processing/gathering companies, or gas compressor rental fleets. Upon completion of the two-year program, you will receive an Associate In Applied Science Degree.

• Natural Gas Compression Program Plan of Study
• Natural Gas Compression Information Guide