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In Volume 38-3 of American Locator Magazine, we present the next generation of utility training, on video, from Planet Underground TV. This revolutionary video series from Staking U and PUTV offers tracks for the beginner to expert utility professional. With this issue we begin our series on Basic Utility Knowledge, presenting the fundamentals of gas, electric, water and telecom systems all industry pros–locators, contractors, engineers and others–need to ensure the most accurate and safe operations.

This issue introduces Basic Utility Knowledge: Gas, Part 1

As more utilities are placed and replaced underground, we need to achieve more and better damage prevention results. And since many of the bad damage prevention results each year involve gas explosions and fires, we begin our Basic Utility Knowledge series focusing on natural gas systems. 

Follow along to text, graphics and screen captures direct from the training videos – plus bonus tips and topic highlights. Included are a full glossary of terms and sample test questions.

PLUS, read guest articles discussing new technologies and evolving standards for damage prevention for pipeline operations, maintenance and repair.

TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT
Pipeline Right-of-Way Surveillance

DAMAGE PREVENTION: NEW FRONTIERS
Evolving Standards: The Future of Damage Prevention in Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

BASIC UTILITY KNOWLEDGE: GAS, PART 1
• Introduction
• Main Valve
• Farm Tap
• Regulator Stations
• Cathodic Protection

Telecom Drop Problems
• Cable TV Drop Case Study
• Telephone Drop Case Study

SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS
GLOSSARY OF LOCATING TERMS