Working With Valves
Hands-on training
Benefits
- Advance your professional development
- Strengthen your team’s technical expertise
- Provide robust support for industry newcomers
- Receive hands-on, tailored education with our industry-leading products
- Develop in-depth knowledge of our products and services offering
- Ensure the safe and efficient performance of installed systems
- Learn the operation, maintenance, and optimisation of our valves and actuators in detail
- Course overview
- Agenda
- FAQs
Course overview
As part of our comprehensive Valve and Actuation Training programme, our Working with Valves Fundamentals course delivers essential foundational education designed to establish core understanding of valve systems and their operational environment. This introductory course focuses on critical factors that influence valve selection and specification, providing participants with the fundamental knowledge needed to make informed decisions and understand valve applications across different industries and service conditions.
To learn more about what to expect as part of this training course, view the FAQ tab. If you are interested in taking part in our next training session, fill out the nearby contact form.
Agenda
Units of Measurement and Standards
Understanding metric versus imperial systems in valve specification, with practical conversion techniques and industry standard applications.
Pipe Systems and Sizing
Exploration of nominal bore, schedule ratings, wall thickness implications, and the relationship between pipe specifications and valve selection.
End Connection Technologies
Comprehensive examination of threaded connections (NPT, BSPT, BSPP), welded ends (socket weld and butt weld), and flanged connections (ANSI and DIN standards).
Materials of Construction
Analysis of carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex grades, cast iron, aluminium bronze, and non-metallic materials, including their applications and limitations.
Pressure and Temperature Relationships
Understanding how pressure and temperature ratings interact, with practical guidance on rating limitations and material selection implications.
Media Compatibility and Chemical Considerations
Media Compatibility and Chemical Considerations
Evaluation of chemical compatibility requirements, environmental factors, and safety considerations when specifying valves for different media.
Practical Application and Selection Criteria
Integration of all factors to make informed valve specification decisions, with real-world examples and industry-specific considerations.
Absolutely. We offer tailored training options to suit your specific equipment, industry needs, or workforce skill levels. Speak to us about a bespoke session designed around your objectives.
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