Introduction to Valves

This course is entirely valve focused,building on the basic knowledge from the Introduction to Valves course and is suitable for those who wish to achieve a good understanding of the main technical issues for procurement, design, materials, inspection, installation, operation and maintenance of industrial valves. This course will follow the main topic areas detailed below,1.Valve Basics, General Background, Terminology, Pressure Temperature Ratings, End Connections, Marking, Pressure Testing 2.Design requirements of pressure envelope,body,bonnet (cover), body bonnet bolting &amp, gasket, gland seal, operating mechanism3.Materials of construction for pressure envelope, trim, material manufacturing 4.Corrosion mechanisms and NACE 5.Production Testing, inspection &amp, material certificates 6.Installation and Operation .7.Maintenance and Repair

This course is designed as a comprehensive guide to Control Valves. Engineers, sales personnel, technicians and users attending will gain an invaluable insight into control valve construction, different types, actuator types and the range of instrumentation that can be supplied. The course covers the methods and guidance used for sizing and selecting a control valve assembly for a specific application. Installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting matters are also covered.

It is a legal requirement to comply with EU directives for the EU and the UK equivalent for UKCA marking – the detailed requirements are enacted into national laws. The course considers three directives, The Pressure Equipment directive (PED) The ATEX (ATmospheres EXplosive) directive Machinery directive Directives state the Essential, Safety Requirements that must be met by the products.

This course is designed as a comprehensive guide to Control Valves. Engineers and technicians attending will gain an invaluable insight into control valve construction, installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting which will have practical benefits when applied in the work place.

This course is intended for valve and actuator manufacturers who are being asked to supply products with a Safety Integrity Level (SIL) capability. The course starts with a general overview of the whole subject before delving into the technical detail. Attendees will then understand where a ‘SIL’ comes from, the importance of clear safety requirements, design analysis, and quality assurance measures which are all required to meet the SIL.

This 1-day course is designed as a comprehensive guide to safety valves. This course explains how safety valves function and how to size and select the correct valve for given duties and specifications. The course employs lectures, demonstrations and problem solving sessions.