Control Valves

Control valves represent the final critical control element in any continuously operating process and play an indispensable role in ensuring stability, efficiency, and safety. This training module is designed to develop practical, technical mastery of these devices.

Training Objectives:
  • Understand the purpose and function of control valves.
  • Comprehend the operating principles of control valves.
  • Gain insight into the most important application areas for control valves.
  • Identify key considerations and common issues related to control valve installation.
  • Understand which maintenance activities are permitted / performed safely.

Typical One-Day Training Topics (Customizable)
  • Introduction with explanation of terminology, basic designs, and functions
  • Applications of control valves
  • Characteristics of control valves
  • Advantages and limitations of control valves
  • Actuator types, applications, and performance characteristics
  • Positioners: types, operation, and communication protocols
  • Overhaul and repair cycles: repair versus replacement, including:
  • Testing and (re)adjustment (“stroking”)
  • Test standards, acceptance criteria, and test procedures
  • Identification of common failure modes, influencing factors, and consequences

Note: Thanks to our modular training concept, all course content can be seamlessly combined and redistributed across modules and specific subject areas.