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Further Information - Introduction to Valves Training
Description
Who is the course for?
This Introduction to Valves Training course is aimed at personnel who require awareness or understanding of the values used in the oil and gas industry.
Is previous experience required?
No previous experience is required to complete this course.
How will the course benefit me?
This course aims to provide an introduction to valve technique and covers the operation of, and construction and tightening techniques for, the most common types of valves in the oil and gas industry.
How will the course benefit my company?
By ensuring that personnel have an awareness of the different types of valves used in the oil and gas industry.
What standards are referenced in the course?
This course does not refer to specific legislation or standards.
Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed each section of the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the section and have a pass mark of 80%.
Learning Objectives
Section 1: Parallel Gate Valves
• Identify the components of a parallel gate valve of the solid slab type• Identify the components of a parallel gate valve of the split slab type
• Identify the components of a parallel gate valve of the split expanding type
• Identify the components of a parallel gate valve of the double expanding type
• Identify the difference between the raising spindle valve with the stationary spindle valve
Section 2: Wedge Gate Valves
• Identify the wedge gate valve with solid wedge
• Identify the wedge gate valve with flexible wedge
Section 3: Globe Valves
• Identify the globe valve
• Identify the differences between the wedge gate valve with the glove valve
Section 4: Gland Packing
• Identify the components of a packing seal
• Explain the sealing assembly
Section 5: Plug Valves
• Identify the components of a soft sealing plug valve
• Identify the components of a balanced plug valve
• Identify the components of a mechanically sealing plug valve
Section 6: Ball Valves
• Identify the components of a floating ball valve with non-floating seats
• Identify the components of a floating ball valve with floating seats
• Identify the components of a double piston ball valve with floating seats
• Identify the components of a double block and bleed, self-relieving ball valve with floating seats
• Identify the components of an orbit valve
• Identify the components of an Aker BEL valve
Section 7: Butterfly Valves
• Identify the components of a centric rubber lined butterfly valve
• Identify the components of a single offset butterfly valve
• Identify the components of a double offset flap valve
• Identify the components of a triple offset butterfly valve
Assessment
Once you have completed each section of the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the section and have a pass mark of 80%.
System Requirements
• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection
• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above
• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari
• Minimum browser size - none
• Audio - requires device speaker or headphones
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