Pipes and Valves: Valve Types and Operation

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This course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic components and operation of valves commonly found in industrial sites. After completing this course, participants should be able to explain how valves can be classified, describe the parts and operation of various types of valves, and describe how valves can be operated.

Objectives SME Course Applies to

Course Objectives

Describe the basic purpose of a valve.

Identify the basic components of a valve.

Identify the valves that are commonly classified.

Describe the basic components and operation of a gate valve.

Describe the basic components and operation of common types of globe valves.

Describe the basic components and operation of a plug valve, a ball valve, and a butterfly valve.

Describe the basic components and operation of a diaphragm valve.

Describe the basic components and operation of a swing check valve, a lift check valve, and a ball check valve.

Describe how a handwheel is used to operate a valve.

Describe how a handle is used to operate a valve.

Identify and describe common types of pneumatically, hydraulically, and electrically powered mechanical operators for valves.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Jim Taube

Jim possesses degrees in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University in New York and Electrical Power Technology from Bismarck State College.

He has extensive industrial experience with 23 years in the pulp and paper industry and 12 years in institutional and pharmaceutical facility management.

His responsibilities have included engineering design, electrical and mechanical maintenance, and power plant utilities management.

Areas of expertise include HVAC design, commissioning and qualification, construction administration, and energy cost savings initiatives.

Jim’s credentials include being registered as a Professional Engineer and the Certified Energy Manager and Auditor certifications.

Jim is married and lives in Middletown, OH and has 4 married children.

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Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771

FL - Contractor, Registered (General - 0612245)

Accreditation: FL DBPR Approved Provider 0001771

FL - Engineer (General - 0000272)

Accreditation: This course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic components and operation of valves commonly found in industrial sites. After completing this course, participants should be able to explain how valves can be classified, describe the parts and operation of various types of valves, and describe how valves can be operated.

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International Facility Management Association - IFMA - Certified Facility Manager (CFM) (General)

International Maintenance Institute - IMI - Certifications (CMT, CMP, CMM, CWWMT) (General)

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General - ,)