course | Valve Technology Selection, Installation, Upgrading, Inspection and Troubleshooting
Valve Technology Selection, Installation, Upgrading, Inspection and Troubleshooting course designed for professionals in Abu Dhabi. Learn, apply, and get
MEC-1481 | Valve Technology Selection, Installation, Upgrading, Inspection and Troubleshooting
Course Sector : Mechanical Engineering
| Duration | Date from | Date to | Course Venue | Course fees | Book a course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Days | 07/09/2026 | 11/09/2026 | Abu Dhabi | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 12/10/2026 | 16/10/2026 | Dubai | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 14/03/2027 | 18/03/2027 | Doha | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 05/07/2027 | 09/07/2027 | London | $4,950 | Book now |
Course Introduction
All piping systems are fitted with valves for controlling purposes or safety requirements. Understanding the function of each valve type will have an important reflection on the process quality, equipment and plant reliability, and the economics of the whole activity.
The aim of this course is to provide delegates with a detailed overview of the operating performance of valves commonly employed in power plants and the manner in which they are chosen to provide the optimum configuration. This course will concentrate on the fundamental aspects, troubleshooting and diagnoses of valves and will address the operating problems which are often experienced by plant personnel. The pressure classes, codes and standards will be covered in the course.
The course will cover valve installation, testing, maintenance and troubleshooting. Delegates will be able to acquire the practical knowledge to enable them not only to choose the correct valve for a particular application but also to be in position to resolve the common operating problems associated with this topic.
Course objective
- Main usage of valves in power plants
- An understanding of different parameters affecting the operation of valves.
- The ability to select the right valve for the particular application.
- An understanding of the problems associated with valves, like flashing, slamming, and water hammer.
- The ability to perform troubleshooting of systems involving valves.
- Diagnose and repair valve failures.
- Describe the proper procedures for valve disassembly, cleaning, and inspection.
- Testing and inspection of valves according to international standards.
Course audience
- Mechanical Engineers specializing in Fluid Mechanics
- Valve Technicians and Maintenance Engineers
- Project Managers and Engineers involved in Plant Construction
- Maintenance Supervisors and Technicians in Industrial Facilities
- Procurement Specialists and Purchasing Managers in the Oil & Gas Industry
- Safety and Compliance Officers overseeing Valve Systems
- Engineers and Technicians in the Petrochemical, Power Generation, and Manufacturing Sectors
Course Outline | 01 DAY ONE
Basics of the Valves
- An overview
- Types of valves
- Why valves?
- Definition and nomenclature
- Classification of valves
- According to the function
- According to the application
- According to motion
- According to the port size
- Valve selection criteria
- Identification of valve size and pressure classes
- Understanding the basics of pressure, temperature ratings
- The materials of valve seats
- Metal seats and soft seats
- Valve gaskets according to pressure class and application
- Valve stem seals and different types of packing
- Valve characteristics and pressure drop
- Flow through valves
Basic parts and functions of each part of the following valves:
- Gate valve
- Ball valve
- Globe valve
- Piston valve
- Check valve
- Butterfly valve
- Plug valves
- Needle valves
- Diaphragm valve
- Valve material selection and standards
Course Outline | 02 DAY TWO
Manual Valves
- Functions of manual valves
- Methods of regulation
- Valve types:
- Stopping/starting valves
- Control valves
- Valve end connections
- Valves rating
- Valves seating
Types of manual valves
- Gate valves
- Plug valves
- Ball valves
- Butterfly valves
- Pinch valves
- Diaphragm valves
Check Valves
- Applications
- Types of check valves
- Lift check valves
- Swing check valves
- Tilting-disc check valves
- Diaphragm check valves
- Check valve operation
- Selection of check valves
Course Outline | 03 DAY THREE
Sealing performance
- Leakage criterion
- Valve stem seals
Safety and Relief Valves
- Types of safety and relief valves.
- Valves design
- Spring-loaded pressure relief valves
- Balanced relief valves
- Pilot-operated PRV
- Valves characteristics
- Design pressure
- Superimposed back pressure (degree of fluctuation)
- Built-up back pressure during operation
- Valve Installation
- Valves Sizing and Selection
- Calculation of the relieving area
- Constant backpressure
- Variable Backpressure
- Capacity Requirement for External Fire
- Automatically operated valves
- Direct-acting & piloted pressure relief valves
- Modulating, full-lift, and ordinary pressure relief valves
- Operation of direct-acting pressure relief valves
- Relief valve problems
Rupture Discs
- Applications of rupture discs
- Rupture discs vs. pressure relief valves
- Rupture discs in gases and liquid service
- Temperature and bursting pressure relationship
- Types of rupture discs.
Course Outline | 04 DAY FOUR
Valves Problems
- High pressure drop
- Pressure recovery characteristics
Cavitations in valves
- Incipient and choked cavitations
- Flow curve cavitation index
- Cavitations-elimination devices
Flashing versus cavitations
- Flow choking
- High velocities
- Water hammer
- What causes water hammer
- Water Hammer Calculations
- Solutions for water hammer
Surge Protection
- Check valve slamming
- Noise problems
Course Outline | 05 DAY FIVE
Valves Maintenance, Operation, and Installation
- Valve operation procedure
- Valve maintenance and repair
- Valve packing, seals, and seats maintenance
- Assembly and disassembly of valves
- Valve testing procedure according to international standards
- Valve installation procedure
- What causes of valve failures
- How to protect the valve from wear and corrosion
- Case studies for different types of valve failures and how to avoid the recurrence of failure.
BOOST’s Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC”
BPAC is always given to the delegates after completing the training course,and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%,besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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