Actuated Valves: Accessories & Hardware

1. The Valve Body

After this course, you...

• have seen how the design details and material selection of the valve body is based on the piping classes,

• know the options possible for the end connections and gaskets,

• seen how the thermal insulation should be applied,

• have learnt the design choices that need to be made such as for the dimensions of the valve body and corrosion protection.

2. Valve Trim

After this course, you....

• know how the required flow capacity relates to the valve size and weight,

• are familiar with Internal leakage, its causes and how it can be determined,

• have seen the effect of choosing the flowing direction through the valve,

• know how stem retention is designed into the valve,

• understand the many different design details of valve trims,

• know why hard facing of trim materials will avoid damage to the trim.

3. Valve Bonnet

After this course, you...

• know how the bonnet may be connected to the valve body,

• understand the importance of fugitive emissions controls,

• are familiar with the different packing systems available on the market and their limitations,

• know the reasons for extension bonnets and their design details.

4. Valve and Actuator Accessories

After this course, you

• understand the function of position indication and how the valve position can be transmitted to the operator in the control room,

• know the function of an air filter/regulator and why it is used on control valves,

• are familiar with Solenoid-operated valves and the different configurations used on control valves,

• know the reason for speed control and the associated challenges,

• understand when a lock-up valve is used,

• know why selecting the right fittings and tubing will make the valve more reliable.

5. Valve Positioner and Diagnostics

After this course, you...

• know how a positioner deals with valve friction,

• familiar with different signal types, their background and challenges,

• understand the working principle of a positioner and its pneumatic output amplifier,

• know which interfaces the positioner has with the world around it,

• have seen the purpose and ambitions of valve diagnostics and asset management,

• familiar with how Partial Stroke Testing works and how it should be used.