Valve Courses

Valve Course is recommended for personnel involved in liquid pipeline operation and maintenance.It provides basic instruction for the most common pipeline valves and Actuators used on pipelines. Participants visit manufacturing facilities to see firsthand how Valves and actuators are made. Field trips serve as a learning experience in the assembly and disassembly of valves and actuators, whenever possible. Participants receive handouts and other materials.

Course Content

Participants receive instruction in:

• Introduction to petroleum valves
• Various types of valves

Gate, expanding gate, plug, ball, check, double block and bleed, etc.Introduction to actuatorsBasic actuators and actuator operationSizing actuators (overview)Basic mechanical operationControl components and configurationsMaintaining actuators safelySlab gate valve disassembly, assembly, and maintenance reviewExpanding gate valve maintenance reviewValve maintenanceValve types and functioningField lubricantsMaintenancePackingSealants http://www.utexas.edu/ce/petex/courses/valves-and-actuators/