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Distribution and Transmission Engineering

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Distribution and Transmission Engineering

  1. To collect, develop, and disseminate technical data and information with specific reference to:
    1. The mechanical design of distribution & transmission systems and the components of such systems.
    2. The analysis of the capability and capacity of distribution & transmission systems and the components of such systems.
    3. The development of suggested practices and procedures related to distribution & transmission design as required by rules and regulations promulgated by governmental authority.
    4. Investigation and application of management science, economic analysis, and other analytical tools to all aspects of the design of distribution & transmission pipeline systems.
    5. New computer technologies and their applicability to the mechanical design, analysis and operation of distribution & transmission systems and their components.
  2. To sponsor programs, papers and cooperative efforts in related technical symposia, the publication of committee reports and papers, and develops articles for publication.
  3. To monitor and review Federal legislation, codes, and associated rule-making activities which affect the industry and are within the committee's scope of activities; and to advise the Managing Committee of items of concern and assist in developing position papers to positively influence rulemaking.
  4. To provide liaison with appropriate industry groups, professional associations, research organizations, and other committees for the exchange of information and technical assistance in the areas of interest.
  5. To identify research priorities to enhance the safe, reliable and cost-competitive delivery of natural gas.

Typical Committee Member

Officers, Directors, Managers or Senior Engineers of Engineering and Design Departments.

Benefits of Committee Membership

By committee membership, industry engineers broaden their own competence by meeting contemporaries and sharing state-of-the-art-engineering information. Benefits also include work on industry technical references and forums, to help provide cost savings and other benefit to the entire gas industry.

Products and Services

This committee has produced technical references including the Gas Engineering and Operating Practices manual on System Design, a repair/replace decision manual addressing cast iron pipe that is referenced by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and assesses state-of-the-art information on Automated Mapping/Facilities Management and Geographical Information Systems (AM/FM-GIS).

Interaction with other AGA Committees/Outside Organizations

This committee works closely with the Construction and Maintenance and Plastic Material Committees of AGA and coordinates with the American Public Works Association (APWA), the Gas Technology Institute (GTI), and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).

Meetings

Usually meets twice a year in the late spring and early fall. Additional meetings as required and approved by the Managing Committee.