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  • Types of Valves and Their Applications in Engineering Systems

    Credits: 4 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course provides a comprehensive overview of the various types of valves used across engineering disciplines, including their design principles, functional characteristics, materials of construction, and applications in different fluid and process control systems. It explores the selection criteria for valve types based on operational demands such as pressure, temperature, flow rate, and fluid characteristics. Engineers will gain insight into how valves contribute to the integrity, safety, and efficiency of systems in industries such as water treatment, oil and gas, HVAC, manufacturing, and chemical processing.

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    Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
    •     Identify and describe the primary categories of valves used in engineering systems
    •     Understand the operational principles of common valve types
    •     Assess valve performance characteristics and materials for specific applications
    •     Make informed decisions in valve selection based on engineering system requirements
    •     Evaluate the impact of valve types on system safety, performance, and maintenance

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    Intended Audience: This course is intended for licensed professional engineers, designers, system integrators, and maintenance engineers across multiple engineering disciplines, including mechanical, civil, chemical, environmental, industrial, and manufacturing engineering. It satisfies CE requirements for license renewal and supports interdisciplinary understanding of valve technologies in practical engineering contexts. 
    Publication Source: Cadistics Courseware

    Donald Parnell, PE

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