Course Outline

What valves do

History of valves

Ball valves

Butterfly valves

Plug valves

Linear valves - globe

Linear valves - gate

Check valves

Diaphragm and pinch valves

Miscellanous valves

Line blinds

Float valves

Tank bottom outlet valves

Block and bleed valves

Double block and bleed valves

Pressure regulating valves

Pressure reducing valves

Multi-ported valves

Cryogenic valves

Safety relief valves

Choosing the correct valve

Materials

Installation and maintenance

Section II

Introduction to control valves

Body and bonnet styles

Gland sub-assemblies

Trim styles and types

Actuators and actuation

Actuator accessories

Basic valve sizing and selection

Flashing and cavitation

Noise and vibration

Actuator sizing

Specification, inspection and testing

Installation guidelines

Maintenance

The future