Valves: Introduction to Valves
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
In this course, you will learn about the construction and operation of the most widely used valves, such as gate, globe, plug, and check valves. You will also learn about what valves are appropriate for on-off and throttling service, and how to replace and maintain gauge glass valves.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Describe the purpose and function of valves.
- Describe the construction and operation of gate valves.
- Explain the purpose of throttling and its effect on gate valves.
- Describe three common types of gate designs.
- Describe the various stem designs used with gate valves.
- Describe the construction and operation of globe valves.
- Describe the characteristics of plug discs, composition discs, and conventional discs.
- Describe the construction and operation of butterfly valves.
- Describe the construction and operation of diaphragm valves.
- Describe the construction and operation of plug valves.
- Describe the construction and operation of ball valves.
- Describe the construction and operation of swing check valves.
- Describe the construction and operation of lift check valves.
- Describe the structure and operation of ball check valves.
- Identify the purpose and components of a gauge glass valve.
- Describe how gauge glass valves can limit spills.
- Describe the installation of gauge glass valves.
- Describe the procedure for cleaning the gauge glass.
- Identify the challenges of operating conditions in Hydrogen facilities.
- Describe how ball valves are used in Hydrogen systems.
- Recall the function of a needle valve.
- Understand the safety functions a Hydrogen check valve must perform.
