Details
1-day course
CPD Credit: 6.5 hours, C1
This one-day course will provide an insight to valve and actuator technology. It will cover check valves, shut-off valves, solenoid valves, regulators, pressure relief valves, control valves, actuators, and valve accessories.
Delegates will learn how to ensure the selection of the optimal valve size, body and trim materials, components, and accessories.
Each delegate will learn through active participation using exercises and practical sessions covering the different types of valves.
Course Aim
The primary objective is to give each delegate a practical understanding of valves, actuators, and accessories through a comprehensive look at the design and application of valves as an integral part of the piping system. Control valves as the final control element in a process control system will be covered as well as essential maintenance and installation guidance.
The course will cover, but is not limited to:
- Introduction to valves
- Valve Types
- Actuators
- Comparison of valves and actuator type
- Relief Valve
- Control Valve
- Control Valve Selection: Rotary/Sliding Stem
- Liquid Valve Sizing
- Gas Valve Sizing
- Valve Characteristics – Inherent and Installed
- Valve Cavitation
- Valve Noise
- Positioners and Transducers
- Valve Application Guidelines
- Valve Specification
- Specialty Valves
- Installation and Maintenance
Who Should Attend?
This course is focused to the needs of chemical, instrumentation, maintenance, and mechanical engineers and technicians working with pumps across the biopharma, food, water and wastewater, chemical and power generation sectors.
Trainer's Profile
Gerard Nagle has previously worked for Emerson Process Management with extensive experience with Fisher control valves. He also has extensive experience with Farris pressure relief valves. Currently, Gerard is a lecturer in TU Dublin in the department of Mechanical Engineering. He lectures modules on Fluid Mechanics and Unit Operations. Gerard has a M.Sc. in Process Systems Engineering from Cranfield University.
Testimonials
- "Great presentation"
- "Material was well presented and the course was engaging"
- "Informative and interesting course – well organised material. Helpful to have visuals as part of the course, i.e., valves, actuators, regulators, etc. Ger is a very knowledgeable instructor and explains concepts well."
- "Interesting course, well delivered. Ger was very knowledgeable and excellent at communicating the content."
Engineers Ireland supports the Sustainable Development Goals. This event contributes to Engineers Ireland's Sustainability Framework.
Please contact the CPD Training Team for further information on scheduled course dates and In-Company options.