STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Valves - Introduction

 II.     Valve P&ID Symbols

 III.    Valves - Operation and Maintenance

 IV.     Control Valves - Operation and Maintenance

 V.      Control Valves - Operation and Maintenance, Cont.

 VI.     Control Valve ¿ Positioners

 VII.    Rupture Disk Maintenance

 VIII.   Mid Term

 IX.     Pressure Relief Valves Introduction

 X       Pressure Relief Valves Introduction, Cont.

 XI.     Pressure Relief Valve Testing & Repair

 XII.    Pressure Relief Valve Testing & Repair, Cont.

 XIII.   Review

 XIV.    Final

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Identify multiple types of control valves used in industry processes.

 II.     Be able to examine a typical measurement or control loop, determine a troubleshooting plan, and use the strategy to locate and correct valve problems and deficiencies.

 III.    Be able to examine the configuration of valves and discuss the factors that affect the selection of valve materials.

 IV.     Described the various methods of connecting valves to piping systems for process control.

 V.      Identify the various types of common valves and the operating characteristics of each.

 VI.     Explain general maintenance and repair procedures for different types of valves.

 VII.    Identify several types of specialty valves and their operating characteristics; discuss the installation, maintenance and repair of specialty valves.

 VIII.   Explain the function and operation of the valve actuator.

 IX.     Identify various types of valve actuators and described the installation, maintenance and repair of each.

 X       Discuss the operating characteristics of various accessories, including gauges, meters, accumulators, and a receivers.

 XI.     Name the five major uses of valves in piping systems and identify the types of valves best suited for each.

 XII.    Identify and explained the factors that determine the selection of a valve for a given application.