Start Date: 4 Oct, 2026
End Date: 8 Oct, 2026
Duration: 5 Days
Overall Description:
A practical course on selecting, sizing, operating, and maintaining control valves and actuators. You’ll cover valve bodies and trims, actuator types, positioners/I-P converters, diagnostics, calibration, and preventive maintenance—so you can improve control loop performance, reliability, and safety without the fluff.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Identify the foundational principles of control valve operation and their pivotal role within modern process control systems.
- Differentiate between the various types of valve bodies, actuators, and accessories, confidently selecting the optimal combination for specific applications.
- Understand the critical function of valve positioners and transducers, and their impact on control loop performance.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot common performance issues such as valve sticking, hunting, and hysteresis, using systematic and practical methods.
- Apply industry best practices for the installation, commissioning, and preventive maintenance of control valves to ensure peak reliability and extend asset lifespan.
Course Outline:
- Foundations of Control Valves: The anatomy and function of a control valve. Understanding flow characteristics and valve sizing principles.
- Valve Body and Trim Selection: A practical comparison of globe, ball, butterfly, and plug valves; their respective applications, advantages, and limitations.
- Actuators and Control Accessories: In-depth analysis of pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic actuators. The role of digital and analog positioners, limit switches, and I/P converters.
- Valve Diagnostics and Performance Analysis: Introduction to valve signature analysis. Identifying and rectifying common failure modes and performance degradation.
- Installation, Commissioning, and Calibration: Best practices for proper mounting, alignment, and piping. Step-by-step procedures for accurate valve calibration.
- Maintenance Strategies and Troubleshooting: Developing a proactive maintenance schedule. Hands-on troubleshooting techniques for real-world operational challenges.
Who Should Attend?
- This course is essential for a wide range of professionals involved in the daily operations and long-term health of industrial facilities. This includes, but is not limited to: Process Engineers, Instrumentation and Control Technicians, Maintenance and Reliability Professionals, Plant Operators, and Engineering and Maintenance Supervisors.
Course Methodology:
We utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This training course will be conducted as a highly interactive workshop session. A variety of training methodologies will be used Before and during the course whenever applicable. Some of these methods are gamification, online pre-post test, role plays, self-assessment instruments, group exercises & case studies.
