Valves: Operating Valves
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
In this course, you will learn to operate and maintain valves. You will also learn what valves should be used with various types of service and how to troubleshoot difficulties that may develop due to fouling, leakage, or wear.
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 of manual operators.
- Explain the purpose of mechanical and air operators.
- List the characteristics of single- and double-ported control valves.
- Discuss the operation of pneumatic actuators.
- Describe the operation of electrical and hydraulic actuators.
- Describe how to install flanged, threaded, and check valves.
- Define how to safely operate valves and how to prevent hydraulic shock.
- Explain how to troubleshoot a control valve.
- Discuss valve inspection.
- Recall how to use valve wrenches and identify when they are used.
- Explain how to properly lubricate and maintain valves.
- Describe how to ensure that packing is working properly.
