Valves and pumps serve as vital components in fluid systems, playing a crucial role in controlling the flow of various substances such as water, steam, air, gas, fuel, oil, slurries, wastes, and treatment chemicals. It is essential to have a deep comprehension of valve and pump technology to ensure their reliable operation. Proper design, selection, testing, and commissioning all rely on this comprehensive understanding.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

Understanding of the different types of pumps.
Operate pumps as close as possible to the design efficiency.
Monitor pumps efficiency, availability and reliability.
Selection, operation and maintenance strategies.
Troubleshoot pump problems.
understanding of different parameters affecting the operation of valves
Have an ability to select the right valve for the particular application
Have an ability to perform the necessary calculation for valve sizing
Have an understanding of the problems associated with valves like flashing, slamming and water hammer
Troubleshooting of systems involving valves
Decide on the right maintenance plan concerning different types of valves

Who Should Attend?

This course will also benefit anyone who wishes to update themselves on valve technology, judge the suitability of different types of valves for their needs, and learn how to operate and maintain them for the benefit of their organizations.

Course Outlines:

Basics of the Valve Technology

Types of Valves
Valves characteristics
Sealing performance
Leakage Criterion
Leakage Classifications
Sealing Mechanisms
Valve stem seals
Flow characteristics
Flow through valves
Valve flow characteristics
Linear & equal %

Manual versus Automatic Valves

Functions of manual valves
Methods of regulation
Valve Types:
Stopping/starting valves
Control valves
Valve end connections
Valves rating
Valves seating
Types of manual valves
Gate Valves
Plug Valves
Ball Valves
Butterfly Valves
Pinch Valves
Diaphragm Valves

Check Valves

Applications
Types of Check Valves
Lift check valves
Swing check valves
Tilting-disc check valves
Diaphragm check valves
Check Valves Operation
Selection of Check Valves

Relief and Safety Valves: Function and Operation

Relief Valves Types
Pressure-relieving devices
Automatically operated valves
Direct-acting & piloted pressure relief valves
Modulating, full-lift, and ordinary pressure relief valves
Valve Loading
Safety Valves
Operation of Direct-acting pressure relief valves
Blowdown
Relief valves problems

Rupture Valves

Applications of Rupture Discs
Rupture discs vs. Pressure relief valves
Rupture discs in gases and liquid service
Temperature and bursting pressure relationship
Pressure tolerances
Design and performance of ductile metal rupture discs
Types of Rupture discs:
Prebulged rupture discs
Reverse buckling discs
Vent panels
Graphite rupture discs
Double disc assemblies
Rupture disc and pressure relief valve combinations
Selection of rupture discs
Operation of Rupture Discs

Valves Problems and Troubleshooting

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