Describe the transmission 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?