A number of different instructional methods are used throughout the course to allow interactive learning and to give practical examples from manufacturing and service industry to enable the delegates to operate, select and troubleshoot control and safety valves upon course completion.

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• The ability to carry out the selection and sizing process
• Understand the problems and phenomenon associated with valves operation
• The ability to select the right valve for the particular application
• The ability to perform the necessary calculation for valve sizing
• The ability to carry out troubleshooting of valves and systems that valves are connected to
• The ability to perform troubleshooting of systems involving valves
• The ability to decide on the right maintenance plan concerning different types of valves
• Safety and relief valves play a vital rule for the safety concerning equipment and personnel

• Maintenance & Technical Support Engineers
• Maintenance Supervisors
• Inspection Engineer
• Safety engineer
• Operation engineer
• Operation Supervisor
• Instrument and Mechanical Technician
• Operator

The expert will suggest ideas and theories to the delegates and then encourage them to test out the ideas by the use of:
• Discussion
• exercises
• Case studies & DVDs
• group exercisess
• examples

Day1

• Hydraulic Systems: Analysis and Design

•  Characteristics of a Hydraulic Fluid
• Pumps type of Hydraulic system
• Basics of hydraulic flow in pipe lines
• Types of Fluid Flow in Closed Conduits
• Air / gas Composition and Its Properties

• Hydraulic Parameter and circuits

• Air / gas compressors
• Pneumatic components and circuits
• Pressure measurement and fractional flow reserve
• Modular valves and connection with Hydrulic system
•  Servo Valve and Proportional Valve Applications

• Valve Principals, Purposes,  Control Signals and Flow Conditions

• Definitions and Principles of Operation
• Control valve purpose and principles
• Flow conditions and pressure drops inside a valve
• Control valve and actuator signals
• Types of flow, vortices, gas vs liquid flow, Cv, Choked flow, etc.
• Reynolds Numbers
• Cavitation and flashing
• Valve classification, associated an introduction to valve type

Day 2

• Valves Selection

• Control Valves  Selection and Types of Control Valves
• Pressure Control Valve Applications
• Basics of Directional of Control Valves
•  Different Types of Flow Measurement

• Valve types:
• Pressure Safe­ty relief valves
• gate valves
• Globe valves
• Check valves
• Butterfly valves
• ball valves
• Plug valves
• Diaphragm valves
• Chock valve

• Valve design

• Valves Sizes, classes, and ratings as per STANDARD
• Function and selection of valves
• Pro­cess applications
• Valve de­sign
• Control valve trim

Day 3

• Valve Operation

• Valve Normal operation mode
• Operations of bypass valves in proccess
• Opeartion procedures for double block valves
• Venting sytem in pipe line 

• Valve Sizing

• Proccess Isolation and Valve procedures follow up.
• Calculating the Correct CV Value
• Selecting Valve Size Using Valve Coefficient
• Sealing Performance
• Leakage Classifications
• Sealing Mechanisms
• Valve Stem Seals
• Case study to isolate valves in High pressure pump for maintenance

• Valve Specifics, Characteristics and Sizing

• Valve selection and valves in P&IDs
• Valve leakage
• Relief Safety Valves and rupture Discs
• Basic Steps and Procedure for the Repair of Control Valve
• Valve Failure Mode

Day 4

• Valve  Maintenance Strategies

• Ensuring compliance with safety and operational guidelines.
• Lifting procedures to remove valves to the workshop for maintenance.
• Major Spare parts of Valves
• Preventive Maintenance (PM)
• Key tasks and intervals for effective PM.
• Predictive Maintenance (PdM)
• Introduction to predictive maintenance approaches.
• Routine Inspection Techniques
• Conducting visual and instrument-based inspections.
• Valve Materials for construction
• Valve Lubrication system
• Methods for evaluation of mechanical components
• Electrical and instrument components
• Removing a valve actuator
• Disassembly, and reassembly
• Torque switch adjustment
• Calibration and Operational tests
• Settings, installations
• Housekeeping
• Terminologies and basic definitions

Day 5

Valve Troubleshooting

• - Mechanical troubleshooting
• - Electrical troubleshooting
• - Accepted methods for cleaning
• - Adjusting and lubricating various components
• - Codes and recommended standards of practice
• - Fault finding instruments

Valves Problems

• - High pressure drop
• - Flashing and Cavitation
• - Surge protection
• - Valve leagage
• - Check valve slamming
• - Gasket rating

High Pressure Drop

• - Pressure Recovery Characteristics
• - Flow Choking
• - High Velocities

Water Hammer

• - What causes water hammer?
• - Solutions for Water Hammer

Troubleshooting the Control & Isolation Valves

• - Review of Common Faults
• - Developing a Preventive Maintenance Plan
• - Cavitation and noise control
• - P&ID Diagrams associated with Valves
• - Valve Leakage and Valve Leakage Rate Calculation

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.