Overview
This 4-1/2 day course is for practising engineers and senior technicians who are seeking advanced training in control valve selection and sizing; and severe service. This course proceeds from a review of basic sizing and selection concepts to advanced concepts used when selecting and sizing control valves for severe service and unusual applications. The course will also include lectures and numerous problem-solving sessions that make extensive use of FirstVue software and other sizing and selection tools.
Pre-Requisite
Participants should have completed the Control Valve Engineering I or have the equivalent experience (minimum of two years specifying control valves and instrumentation). Familiarity with FirstVue is highly recommended.
Course Topics:
· Aerodynamic Noise
· Whisper Trim®
· IEC Noise Prediction
· WhisperFlo® Diffusers
· Cavitation Issues and Solutions
· Steam Conditioning Valves
· High Pressure/Temperature Issues
· Sizing for Two Phase Flow, Fluid Mixtures and Dissolved Gas
· Corrosive/Erosive Service
· Actuators: Stroking Speed, Hysteresis
· Other Control Application Guidelines
This is an ongoing course and the duration of the course can be changed to cater to a client's specific needs.