Topic outline

  • Learning outcome

    On successful completion of this section the student will be able to:

    Gain knowledge of hazards and precautions for working with gas in Plumbing, and Gasfitting, including combustion principles.

    Type of Gases:                                                            

    • Gas fire flame Ground gases 
    • Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG)
    • Natural Gas (NG) 
    • Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
    • Carbon Monoxide (CO)
    • Oxygen (02) 

    Properties of Gases:

    • Composition 
    • Visibility 
    • Flammability 
    • Concentration 
    • Toxicity 
    • Relative density 
    • Smell
    • Ignition temperature
    • Burning - combustibility 

         

    Gases which could harm your health:

    • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning