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    The natural gas industry has evolved significantly since the late 18th century. Originally, manufactured gas produced from coal was used for lighting in the late 1700s and early 1800s. In the late 19th century, the development of longer pipelines allowed natural gas produced from underground wells to be transported and used over greater distances to replace manufactured gas. After World War II, improvements in pipeline technology led to a major expansion of natural gas use across the United States through large, efficient interstate pipeline networks. Key units of measurement in the natural gas industry include cubic feet (scf), million cubic feet (Mcf), British Thermal Units (Btus), and decatherms (Dths).

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    The natural gas industry has evolved significantly since the late 18th century. Originally, manufactured gas produced from coal was used for lighting in the late 1700s and early 1800s. In the late 19th century, the development of longer pipelines allowed natural gas produced from underground wells to be transported and used over greater distances to replace manufactured gas. After World War II, improvements in pipeline technology led to a major expansion of natural gas use across the United States through large, efficient interstate pipeline networks. Key units of measurement in the natural gas industry include cubic feet (scf), million cubic feet (Mcf), British Thermal Units (Btus), and decatherms (Dths).

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    Overview of the Natural Gas Industry

    Lecture 1

    Natural Gas Industry History

    Natural Gas Industry - History

    Beginning about 1785, gas manufactured from coal was


    used in lighthouses and street lights commonly
    known as the gaslight era
    1816 marked first use of manufactured gas in US
    Baltimore streetlights

    Natural Gas Industry - History

    Manufactured gas used extensively for lighting during the


    19th century
    Because limited technology available for the transportation
    of manufactured gas over long distances, most gas used
    close to where manufactured
    Electric lights began replacing gaslights in late 19th century
    19th century also saw increase in natural gas produced from
    underground wells

    Natural Gas Industry - History

    First longer pipelines began to appear around 1890s


    First long pipelines were rudimentary and inefficient

    Natural Gas Industry - History

    1885 Robert Bunsen developed the Bunsen Burner


    mixed natural gas and air in the proper proportions
    that created a flame that could be safely used for
    cooking and heating

    Natural Gas Industry - History

    The 1920s saw a rise in pipeline technology that made


    the efficient transportation and use of natural gas far
    from wells feasible

    Natural Gas Industry - History

    After World War II, improved metallurgy,


    manufacturing techniques, and welding technology led
    to a boom in pipelines that could transport large
    quantities of natural gas over long distances and natural
    gas use increased

    Some Important Natural Gas


    Units of Measurement

    Natural Gas Units of Measurement

    Volume Measurement
    1

    Mcf = 1,000 standard cubic feet (scf)

    scf = 1 cubic foot of natural gas at:

    Temperature = 60 degrees Fahrenheit

    Pressure = 14.73 psi

    Heat-Content Measurement (British Thermal Unit Btu)


    1

    Btu = energy to heat one pound of water 1 degree Fahrenheit

    Therm = 100,000 Btu = 100 scf of natural gas

    Decatherm (Dth) = 1,000,000 Btu = 1 MMBtu = 10 Therms

    Decatherm = 1 Mcf of natural gas at temperature and pressure


    above.
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    Information on the Internet

    Department of Energy: www.doe.gov


    Energy Information Agency: www.eia.doe.gov
    American Gas Association: www.aga.org
    Natural Gas Supply Association: www.naturalgas.org
    Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: www.ferc.gov
    National Regulatory Research Institute: nrri.org
    State commission websites (links at www.naruc.org)

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