Why is it important for a gas plant control technician to know the ideal gas equations?

Answer 1

I've worked in The Oil & Gas industry for 50 years and I've never had to use the 'Ideal Gas Law'.
Working with over 500 mmscf/d of natural gas, other gases and LNG, the Ideal Gas Law is not an ideal method, as low temperatures and/or higher densities of real fluids change the law dramatically.
We've always used either the 'Combined Gas Law', or 'Boyle's', 'Charle's' and 'Gay Lussac's' Laws for any relevant calculations.

Answer 2

I have worked a large part of my life in the oil industry. A large part of that was in West Texas where they have that bad H2S,which will kill.I found that there are only 2 types of gas to know about. 1 is the gas that is heavier than air which will kill.
2 the other is lighter than air and is flammable.
All gas fall into these 2 classes and gives u an idea of how dangerous they are.

Answer 3

I would guess because if they need a rough estimate quickly they can use those equations to get an idea if something is feasible before spending time on more lengthy equations.

Answer 4

Most training in college and even regular school (elementary to high school) is really to prove that you can learn. What you apply at work is usually what you learn on the job. But a company wants to know they have hired someone who can learn their processes correctly. And someone who can relate to the training.