Valves : Principles , Operation & Designs
What you'll learn
- Understand valves and control valves working principles for successful operation of your plant and piping systems
- Understand valve construction details (bonnet, stem, disk, seat, packing, body, etc)
- Know the characteristics and applications for each valve type (ball, plug, gate, pinch, butterfly, diaphragm, check, needle...)
- Know how to choose the correct valve for a certain application
- Know how to dismantle and assemble all types of valves using 3D and 2D models
- Identify and know the principles of operation of common valve actuators (pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, etc)
- Understand how single acting and double acting pneumatic actuators work through graphics and 3D animations
- Understand the principle of fail open (FO) and fail close (FC) actuators
- Know how to convert a single acting spring return actuator to a double acting actuator and vice versa
- Know how to convert a fail close actuator to a fail open actuator and vice versa
- Learn how to size valves
- Learn how to calculate the resistance coefficient "K" of any valves
- Learn what the flow coefficient "Cv" of a control valve means and how to use it in assessing flows and pressure drops
- Understand the theory of regulating flow with control valves
- Understand the concepts of cavitation and choking in control valves through graphics and 3D animations
- Learn how to size and select a control valve when designing and operating any piping system for both gases and liquids
- Know and identify valve symbols on engineering drawings such as P&ID's
- Know the standards and conventions for valve status (open, closed, throttled)
- Identify valve position and failure mode on your P&IDs (LO, LC, FO, FC, FAI…)
- And much more...
Requirements
- Some engineering or field knowledge is preferable but not mandatory. All the concepts are explained in depth using an easy to understand language to allow students to build their knowledge from the ground up
- Having attended our "Piping systems : Drafting & Design" training course is a plus but not mandatory
- Having attended our "Flow of Fluid Through Piping systems" training course is a plus but not mandatory
Description
Industrial Valves Masterclass: Types, Components, Operations & Control
The Complete Guide to Valves for Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, and Process Industries—With 3D Animations and Virtual Hands-On Training
Are you ready to master the essential technology behind flow control in modern industry? This comprehensive course provides you with everything you need to understand, operate, and specify industrial valves—from basic designs to advanced control applications. Packed with detailed graphics, cross-sectional views, and immersive 3D animations, you’ll gain the practical knowledge needed for reliable plant and piping system operation.
What You’ll Learn
Major Valve Types:
Discover the main valve designs used in process industries—such as gate, globe, ball, butterfly, plug, check, and more.Valve Components & Operation:
Learn how valves work, the role of each component, and the principles behind their operation.Virtual Assembly & Dismantling:
Use interactive 3D models and animations to virtually assemble and dismantle many common valves.Actuators & Control Valves:
Dive deep into how actuators and control valves manage flow. Understand key concepts like head loss, pressure drop, valve coefficient (Cv), flow resistance, valve curves, and cavitation.Valve Symbols & Engineering Drawings:
Learn to read and interpret valve symbols on Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). Master the standards and conventions for representing valve status, accessories, and failure modes in engineering drawings.
Why Enroll in This Course?
Industry-Relevant Knowledge: Essential for engineers, operators, and technicians in petroleum, petrochemical, power, and process industries.
Hands-On Visualization: Extensive use of graphics, 3D animations, and cross-sectional views for practical understanding.
Downloadable Resources: Access supporting materials for reference and exam preparation.
One-on-One Instructor Support: Get answers to your questions via Udemy Q&A.
Lifetime Access: Learn at your own pace, anytime, on any device.
Who Should Enroll?
Mechanical, process, and chemical engineers
Plant operators, maintenance technicians, and reliability engineers
Instrumentation and control engineers
Engineering students and recent graduates
Anyone working with valves in industrial, power, or environmental applications
By the End of This Course, You Will:
Recognize and describe major valve types and their applications
Understand valve construction, operation, and selection criteria
Read and interpret valve symbols and failure modes on engineering drawings
Apply best practices for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of valves and control valves
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- Chemical, Process, Petroleum Engineers
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- Piping Engineers
- Plant Engineers
- Facility Managers
- Maintenance Technicians
- Mechanics
- Plant Operators
- Recent College Graduates
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