Valve Types, Operations & Applications

Course outlines

Instructor
Eng. Ehab Abowarda
Duration
5 days
Overview
This course aims to provide the participants with a comprehensive knowledge of
different types of pumps, fans, compressors, and associated equipment, such as bearings,
seals, filters, separators with emphasis on physical principles and clear technical
reasoning.
Objectives
To provide participants with the means to properly operate and support the valves in a
way based on the good acquaintance with the modern technologies applied in this field..
Learning outcomes/ competencies
Upon completion of the course, the participant will have the knowledge and skills
related to different types of rotating equipment, being able to:-
1. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the functions and applications of
valves, their types, and components.
2. Understand normal valve operation, inspection and pre-operational checks.
3. Know about how to install, disassemble, troubleshoot, clean, inspect, align,
and reassemble a variety of valves.

Who should attend

• Maintenance Technicians/Operators/Senior Operators/Engineers and all those
who are involved in valves operation and maintenance.
Training Methodology
The course is highly interactive. Utilizing PowerPoint presentations, case studies,
group discussions and workshops.

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Course topics

Day One
Pre Course Test

1. The Principal Functions of Valves (Typical application from plant)

 Starting & Stopping Flow
 Regulating or Throttling Flow
 Preventing Back Flow
 Relieving Pressure
 Change the direction or magnitude of fluid flow or its pressure &
temperature

2. Typical Valves Installed at your Plant

 Gate Valves (Description – principles of operations)
 Globe & Angle Valves
 Rising Stem Gate Valves
 Non- Rising Stem Gate Valves
 Check Valves
 Special Valves (Safety & relief Valves)
 Plug Valves
 Ball Valves
 Blow down Valves
 Diaphragm Valves
 Gauge Valves
 Control Valves
 Butterfly Valves
 Slide Valves
Day Two

3. Valve Design Considerations Explained with Examples:

 Application Analysis
 Pressure Surges
 Flow Characteristics
 Strength of Materials
 Fluid Mechanics
 Seal & Spring Design
 Cryogenics

4. Valve Service Check List for Procurement Selection (typical comparisons

between two types /manufactures)
 Control or Regulate

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  High, Low Temperature or Cryogenic
 Vacuum (High – Medium - Low)
 Density, Viscosity
 Actuator Required
 Accessories Required
 Valve End Connection
 Valve Material Process
Day Three

6. Valve materials (Typical case studies):

 Ferrous alloys
 Non-Ferrous Alloys
 Test and Working Pressure Terminology
 Wellhead operating pressure/ pipeline Static
 Pressure Test pressure
 Thread limitations
 Valve flanges

7. Basic Valve Selection & Considerations:

Day Four

8. Valves Problems that should be considered in Design:

 Leakage - compatibility- Reliability
 Response time - Repeatability - Pressure Surges
 Flow Characteristics - Vibration & Shock
 Series & Strain - Metallurgy & Strength of Materials

9. Valve end Connection:

 Threaded NPT Strength
 Socket Weld
 Butt Weld
 Flanged (standard, short pattern, special)
 Standard ANSI, ISO, DIN,
Day Five

10. Actuator Type

 Handle lever - Hardwheel, Geared - Pneumatic – Hydraulic - Electric -
Combinations - Servo or Solenoid rate of rise activated - thermal, Gas or
Smoke activated.

11. Valves Inspection, troubleshooting and maintenance

 External Visual Inspection of Valve Body
 Cleanliness of all parts surfaces
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  Lubrication of all threaded parts
 The sealing & seating surfaces
 Stem Sealing Surface & Packing Chamber
 Stem Bending

Post Course Test

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