Valve Selection and Maintenance Training

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Valve Selection and Maintenance Training Course
Introduction:
Course Objectives:
Upon the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:-
· An understanding of valve characteristics and different parameters affecting the operation of valves
· Knowledge of the main types of valves and the ability to select the right valve for the particular application including Control Valves, Non-Return Valves and Safety Valves
· The ability to perform the necessary calculation for valve sizing
· Knowledge of valve control systems including actuators and positioners
· An understanding of the problems associated with valves like flashing, slamming and water hammer
· The ability to perform troubleshooting of systems involving valves and making decisions on the right maintenance plan concerning different types of valves
Who Should Attend?
- Engineers and Technicians of Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineering will benefit largely from this training session
- Maintenance, Operation, and People in R&D departments are recommended to attend also
Course Outlines:
Basic of the Valve Technology
- Types of Valves and Selection
- Valve Parts and Components
- Valve Flow characteristics – Linear Valve Features
- Control Valve Flow Characteristics – Quick Opening, Linear, Equal Percentage
- Valve-sizing criteria – Valve Coefficient, Cv
- Pressure Recovery
Valve Functions and Types
- Functions of valves and Methods of regulation
- Valve Types – Stopping/starting valves, Control valves
- Valve end connections
- Valve components and trims
- Types of valves, Globe, Gate, Ball, Plug, Butterfly Valves, Pinch, Diaphragm Valves
- Pressure Regulation Valves
Check (Non-Return) Valves, Relief and Safety Valves
- Applications and selection of Check (Non-Return) Valves
- Types of Check Valves – Swing, Lift, Tilting-disc, Piston
- Rupture Disk Valves
- Buckling (Shear) Pin Valves
- Relief and Safety Valves Types
- Relief Valves Problems
Control Valve Actuators and Positioners
- Actuation Systems and Forces
- Linear and Rotary Actuators
- Types of Actuators – Pneumatic / Hydraulic, Piston, Diaphragm, Electric motors
- Actuator Performance and Selection
- Valve Positioners and Operation
- Examples of valve installation plans and checklists
Valve Troubleshooting
- High-Pressure Drop – Pressure Recovery Characteristics
- Cavitation and Flashing in Valves – Cavitation-elimination devices
- High Velocities – Erosion
- Water Hammer –Causes and Solutions
- Surge Protection
- Noise Attenuation Problems
- Troubleshooting the Control Valves
- Valve Inspection & Testing (API598)