Process Control Valves & Actuators

An Intensive 5-Day Training Course

Process Control Valves & Actuators

Sizing, Selection, Installation, and Maintenance

Scheduled Dates

12 - 16 Nov 2023 Cairo - Egypt $5,950
04 - 08 Dec 2023 Dubai - UAE $5,950
04 - 08 Mar 2024 Dubai - UAE $5,950
06 - 10 May 2024 Dubai - UAE $5,950
04 - 08 Aug 2024 Cairo - Egypt $5,950
02 - 06 Dec 2024 Dubai - UAE $5,950
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Why Choose this Training Course?

Grab the opportunity to attend an exciting Process Control Valves and Actuators training course that equips you with all the necessary knowledge to enter the world of valves and actuators. This training course is highly interactive, and is suitable for all delegates, regardless of their background. Whether you are part of the team purchasing the valves, or a key member involved in implementing maintenance activities, or a process control specialist, this is the one training course that you should not miss out on! Valves, actuators, associated equipment, process control using valves – this and much, much more are covered in 5 knowledge-filled days.

The training course focuses on applications and examples deemed to be relevant to your industry and is cognizant of your working environment. At least 50% of the training course is devoted to practical exercises and discussions, to keep attention spans at optimal levels.

This PetroKnowledge training course will feature:

  • Essentials of control valves
  • Actuators and associated valve equipment
  • Theoretical and practical sizing aspects
  • Selection, installation and maintenance essentials
  • Tuning and optimizing a process using control valves

What are the Goals?

By the end of this Process Control Valves & Actuators training course, participants should be able to:

  • Comprehend valve operation
  • Understand and appreciate assorted common valve types
  • Size and select the correct valve set (including actuators), suited to each specific application
  • Choose suitable positioners, based on prevailing conditions
  • Use multiple techniques to tune a valve-controlled process

Who is this Training Course for?

It is irrelevant whether delegate valve knowledge and experience ranges from novice to advanced. The training course starts from first principles, and builds up, with the emphasis on delegate participation. Instructor guidance is delivered on a personal level, and delegates are encouraged to ask as many questions as necessary.

This Process Control Valves & Actuators training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Instrumentation, electrical, mechanical, process and maintenance engineers, specialists and staff
  • Management
  • Design teams
  • Budgeting and financial staff
  • Team leaders, supervisors and foremen

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course starts off from basics and builds up to an advanced level, as far as control and using valves and actuators, are concerned. None-the-less, it is presented in such a way that even total novices will feel comfortable from the very beginning. No-one is left behind and the instructor takes pride in guiding all delegates along the way, with personal assistance, where required.

Delegates are encouraged to keep an open mind and to immerse themselves in all exercises and discussions, to ensure that maximum learning takes place. Preference will always be given to applications and examples that tie up with the working environment encountered by the delegates.

Daily Agenda

Day One: Introduction and Theory

  • Control valve purpose and principles
  • Flow conditions and pressure drops inside a valve
  • Control valve and actuator signals
  • Types of flow, Reynold numbers, vortices, gas vs liquid flow, Cv, Choked flow, etc.
  • Cavitation and flashing
  • Valve classification, associated hardware and an introduction to valve types 

Day Two: Valve Specifics, Characteristics and Sizing

  • Continuation of valve types
  • Valve selection and valves in P&IDs
  • Valve leakage
  • Valve characteristics (including equal percentage, linear, etc.)
  • The relationship between inherent versus installed characteristics
  • Calculations pertaining to valve sizing for a liquid application 

Day Three: Actuators, Positioners, Trims, Maintenance and Safety

  • Valve sizing, using software
  • Actuators, and the choices available
  • Valve positioners
  • Cavitation and noise control
  • Valve installation and maintenance
  • Pressure relief and SIS valves 

Day Four: Process Control Using Control Valves

  • Introduction to process control
  • The PID controller
  • Open-loop tuning
  • Closed-loop tuning
  • Trial & error tuning (open and closed loop) 

Day Five: Optimum Control, Using Control Valves

  • Valves in cascade loops
  • Valves in ratio loops
  • Valves in non-linear loops
  • Valves in loops with long time delays
  • Valves used in conjunction with PLCs
  • New innovations in control valve technology

Certificate

  • On successful completion of this training course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate will be awarded to the delegates

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I register for a training course?

  • To register online through our website, please click “Enroll Now” on the course page, complete and submit the form. A confirmation e-mail and instructions will be sent to the participant’s e-mail.
  • You may also get in touch with our Registration Team on
    +971 50 981 7386 | +971 2 557 7389 or send an email to reg@petroknowledge.com

When and how do I arrange payments?

  • Payments can be made in USD or UAE local currency AED (Arab Emirates Dirhams) either by Bank Transfer or by Credit Card. Our Bank Account details will be provided on the invoice.
  • Course fees are payable upon booking unless a valid, authorized Purchase Order is provided and accepted.
  • Invoices will be sent via email/courier to the ID/name and address provided.
  • The course fee shall be settled prior to course start date. Corporate payments with existing payment policy shall be relayed to us in advance.

When should I expect to receive confirmation of registration?

Upon successful registration online, enrolment on the respective training course will be confirmed by Registration Team by e-mail along with the invoice and joining instruction.

Is there a discount for more than one registrant/course?

For corporate fees and group registration, please send your query to info@petroknowledge.com.

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