RedVector RVI-11117

Valves: Basic Types and Operation, Part 1

Valves: Basic Types and Operation, Part 1

0.5 hr. Online Course

Level: Advanced

Item#: RVI-11117

SME: Jim Taube

USD$20.00 InStock 2029-01-01
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In most industrial facilities, process systems handle many different types of fluids. The flow of these fluids through plant piping systems is controlled by valves. To keep fluids flowing smoothly, operators need to know how valves operate and how to keep them working properly. In this interactive online course, we will discuss the various uses of valves, their parts, and valve connections.
Objectives
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • State the purpose of valves in a process system
  • Describe the following types of valves: check valves, relief valves, safety valves, shutoff valves, and control valves
  • Describe the parts common to most types of valves
  • Identify the following valves and describe how they operate: plug valves, ball valves, and butterfly valves
  • Describe some valve body styles that enable more than one flow path
  • List and describe the three main methods of attaching valves in piping systems