Valves Selection, Maintenance & Repair

Introduction:

The overall purpose of this course is to provide engineers and senior technicians in their relevant fields with the applied knowledge that enables them to efficiently select, maintain or repair different types of valves, including control valves and their accessories. The course provides a comprehensive overview about the basis behind the selection of different types of valves used in oil & gas industry. In addition it covers valves selection, installation, testing & carry out preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on valves. Emphasis is placed on selection, sizing and maintenance of different valve types

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course delegates will learn about:

· The ability to carry out the selection and sizing process

· Understanding the problems and phenomenon associated with valves operation

· The ability to select the right valve for the particular application

· The ability to perform the necessary calculation for valve sizing

· The ability to carry out troubleshooting of valves and systems that valves are connected to

· The ability to perform troubleshooting of systems involving valves

· The ability to decide on the right maintenance plan concerning different types of valves

· Safety and relief valves play a vital rule for the safety concerning equipment and personnel

Who Should Attend?

Maintenance & Technical Support Engineers & Supervisors, Maintenance & Technical Support Engineers & Supervisors, Senior Foremen Mechanical Maintenance, Engineering, inspection and technical staff in pining designs, process, operations and maintenance, Engineers and working operators in field of pipelines, The course provides a wider knowledge to piping designers, engineers, technicians, foremen inspectors & repair-men.

Course Outline:

· Classification of Valve Types

o Valve functions and characteristics

o Basic valve parts

o Valve body attachments

· Valve Selection for Petroleum and Process Industry

o Principles of valve operations

o Specifications

o Body materials and dimensions

o Pressure and temperature

o Wear, galling, and leakages

o Flow characteristics & noise

o Sizing, including actuators

o Which valve for on-off service?

o Which control valve to specify?

· Specification and Applied Codes

o API

o ASM

o French, British and German regulations

· Critical Valve Choices

o Internal working

o End connection

o Bonnets

o Actuator

o Acceptance procedure for in-house valve testing and verification

o Noise abatement for valves

· Installation Maintenance Guidelines

o Cleaning and inspection guidelines

o Cautions for every type

o Fouling leakage

o Wear leakage

o Maintenance of special valve types

o Lining up valves for a system start up

o Using plant procedures and drawings

o Lubricating valves

o Valve inspection and cautions

o Repair and replacement of valve parts

o Corrosion control in valves - diagnostic tools

o Safety aspects

· Preventive Maintenance

o General philosophy

o Upside

o Downside

o CLAIR activities

· Predictive Maintenance

o Monitoring techniques

o Twelve essential steps in building a PDM program

· Valves Problems and Troubleshooting

o High pressure drop

o Pressure recovery characteristics

o Cavitations in valves

o Incipient and choked cavitations

o Flow curve cavitations index

o Cavitations - elimination devices

o Flashing versus cavitations

o Flow choking

o High velocities

o Water hammer

o Surge protection

o Check valve slamming

o Noise problems

o Clean air standards

o Life loading

o Packing for fugitive-emission control

o Troubleshooting the control valves

COURSE LOCATIONS

Code From To City Fees
MME51 26 Jan 2020 06 Feb 2020 Dubai US$ 7000 Register
MME51 09 Mar 2020 20 Mar 2020 Frankfurt US$ 9500 Register
MME51 25 May 2020 05 Jun 2020 Manila US$ 8500 Register
MME51 27 Jul 2020 07 Aug 2020 Barcelona US$ 8500 Register
MME51 14 Sep 2020 25 Sep 2020 Hong Kong US$ 9000 Register
MME51 08 Nov 2020 19 Nov 2020 Alexandria US$ 6500 Register


DUBAI OFFICE

Ittihad Deira Building,
Al Ittihad Rd, Deira
Dubai,
UAE

info@petrogas-training.com

USA OFFICE

642 E14 Street,
10009-13 Manhattan,
New York (NY)
USA

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EGYPT OFFICE

52 General Kamal Hejab Street,
Suez Bridge,
Cairo,
Egypt

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COURSE CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.


TRAINING HOURS

Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.


TRAINING METHODOLOGY

We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.


ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.


ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A- Have staff trained in the latest training and development approaches

B- Support nationalization and talent management initiatives

C- Have properly trained and informed people who will be able to add value

D- Gain relevant technical knowledge, skills and competencies


PERSONAL IMPACT

A- Develop job related skills

B- Develop personal skills in subject matter

C- Have a record of your growth and learning results

D- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization

F- Become competent, effective and productive

G- Be more able to make sound decisions

H- Be more effective in day to day work by mastering job-related processes

I- Create and develop competency to perform job well


FREQUENT NOMINATIONS SCHEME

A- 10% discount after 05 candidates’ registration.

B- 15% discount after 10 candidates’ registration.    

C- 20% discount after 20 candidates’ registration.

D- 25% discount after 25 candidates’ registration.

E- 30% discount after 30 candidates’ registration

F- Higher discount rates will be offered based on work volume with different clients.  


SEVERAL NOMINATIONS ON THE SAME COURSE SCHEME

A- One extra free seat is offered on 4 candidates on the same course and dates.

B- Two extra free seats are offered on 6 candidates on the same course and dates.

C- Three extra free seats are offered on 8 candidates on the same course and dates.

D- Four extra free seats are offered on 10 candidates on the same course and dates.

E- Five extra free seats are offered on 12 candidates on the same course and dates.


REGISTRATION POLICY

Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s Training and/or HR departments. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. A confirmation will be issued to the relevant department official(s). 


CANCELLATION POLICY

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 working days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. In case of a no-show, a 100% fee will be charged.


PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due upon receiving the course confirmation, invoice and/or proforma invoice. However; the fee due can be wire transferred to our bank account directly after course completion. Our bank details are illustrated on the confirmation, invoice and proforma invoice, as well. The above documents can be communicated electronically, i.e., in a soft copy or/and in hard copy based on customer’s request.


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