An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Control Valves & Actuators
Equipment Control and Safety Systems
Course Overview
This highly interactive Control Valves & Actuators training seminar highlights the most important features and characteristics of control valves and actuators. Combinations of valves and actuators are used in just about every process around the world, and the proper understanding and utilization of them is crucial to efficient operations and control. This GLOMACS training seminar has been designed in such a way as to empower delegates to think practically about valve and actuator installations, in a manner that allows them to consider, select and install the best piece of equipment for the application at hand.
This Control Valves & Actuators training seminar emphasizes the important aspects of valves and actuators, and lead to a greater understanding of flow aspects pertinent to these devices. In some cases, the differences between certain valves and actuators can be quite large, whilst in others, the variations are very subtle. Delegates are taught to focus and differentiate between the various devices that are available, and how they fit into the greater scheme of things. This exposure, most certainly, will promote greater confidence in the ability of delegates to make informed decisions, as well as to assist in decisions that are made at a higher level.
This GLOMACS training seminar will feature:
- Different types of valves, and their suitability to a variety of applications
- Actuators, valve positioners, filters, regulators, I/Ps, and other associated hardware
- Understanding the valve coefficient and determining the correct valve size and type
- Valves in P&IDs, installation and maintenance considerations, and cavitation and noise control
- Optimizing the use of control valves, using digital controllers
Training Objectives
By the end of this GLOMACS training seminar, participants should be able to:
- Comprehend the inner operation of most commonly utilized valve types
- Decide on the best valve to use, for specific applications
- Determine the most cost effective valve size
- Determine the best device to drive and operate an assortment of valves
- Get control valves to operate optimally in the field, using an assortment of techniques
Who should Attend?
This training seminar is suitable for a wide range of professionals, but would greatly benefit:
- Key instrumentation personnel involved in valve maintenance
- Senior management and staff responsible for valve and actuator selection
- Mechanical and electrical staff that come into contact with valves
- Process control engineers requiring a high plant availability, often affected by valves
- Designers, industrial engineers and staff responsible for plant safety
- All personnel with a vested interest in applications that require / utilize valves
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Valve Principals, Purposes, Types, Control Signals and Flow Conditions
- Valve Principles, Valve Purposes and Control Signals used with Valves
- Flow Conditions in and around Valves
- Reynolds Numbers
- Cavitation and Flashing and How This Influences Valve Selection
- Associated Equipment - Pertinent to Valves
- Definitions and Principles of Operation of the Major Types of Valves
DAY 2: Valve in P&IDs, Leakage, Valve Characteristics and Valve Size Calculations
- Continuation of the Definitions and Principles of Operation of more Major Types of Valves
- Additional associated Equipment - Pertinent with Valves
- P&ID Diagrams associated with Valves
- Valve Leakage and Valve Leakage Rate Calculation
- Valve Inherent Characteristics and their importance once installed
- Performing Manual Calculations - for Valve Sizing
DAY 3: Valve Software, Actuators, Positioners, Cavitation & Noise Control & SIS
- Software Used to Size Control Valves
- Assorted Actuators and their Properties and Characteristics
- Valve Positioners
- Cavitation and Noise Control - in and around valves
- Valves and How They Fit into Pressure Relief and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
- Using Digital Controllers - with valves
DAY 4: 3-term Controllers and Loop-tuning for Processes Containing Control Valves
- Understanding and Implementing the Right Controller Action - for fail-safe valves
- Understanding all of the Variables - associated with three-term control
- Open Loop Tuning - for controllers that act on control valve loops
- Closed Loop Tuning - for controllers that act on control valve loops
- Trial and Error Tuning - to optimize control valve performance
DAY 5: Using Valves in Cascade, Ratio, Dead-Time Dominant, Non-Linear and PLC-Controlled Processes
- Setting-up a Cascade Loop - using a single valve and multiple controllers
- Setting-up a Ratio Loop - using a Single Valve and Multiple Process Variables (PVs)
- Dead Time Dominant Loops - how this affects the valve performance, and how this is corrected
- Using a Control Valve in a process that exhibits different responses in different zones
- Combining PLCs - for valve control
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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