Introduction to Valves

Training Provided by Petroleum Training Institute What valves do History of valves Ball valves Butterfly valves Plug valves Linear valves - globe Linear valves - gate Check valves Diaphragm and pinch valves Miscellaneous valves Line blinds Float valves Tank bottom outlet valves Block and bleed valves Double block and bleed valves Pressure regulating valves Pressure reducing valves Multi-ported valves Cryogenic valves Safety relief valves Choosing the correct valve Materials Installation and maintenance Section II Introduction to control valves Body and bonnet styles Gland sub-assemblies Trim styles and types Actuators and actuation Actuator accessories Basic valve sizing and selection Flashing and cavitation Noise and vibration Actuator sizing Specification, inspection and testing Installation guidelines Maintenance The future

Introduction to Valves This course provides a useful insight into the use and types of valves available to the process engineer. After a brief look at the history of the subject we see all the different types of valves available and the usages which they may be put to. Next we take a look into the world of control valves for the control of flow etc. We also loot at ESD and blowdown valves and the operation of copntrol valves i. e. the fail safe condition in the event of an emergency. Assessments are by multiple choice test and where apprpriate, practical exercises.
The course is classroom based and the instructor uses PowerPoint, video, DVD and computer based training materials.

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