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  • Introduction to Control Valves


    Credits: 2 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course provides a brief overview on the structure and components for various types of control valves which are used in process piping configurations..

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    Upon completion of this unit, the student should be able to:
    • Describe the operation of a typical control valve, identify, and state the purpose of the major component parts.
    • Describe the meaning of “Fail Safe” in a control valve.
    • Identify the following valve types: Single Ported, Double Ported, Balanced Plug and Cage, Butterfly, Rotary Eccentric Plug.
    • Describe the term “control valve characteristics” and identify the three most common control valve characteristic curves.
    • Describe the direct and reverse action spring loaded diaphragm actuators and identify the major component parts.
    • Describe the operation electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic actuator.
    • State the purpose of valve positioners and describe different types of positioners.
    • State the purpose of the characterized feedback cams.

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course:
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    (must be logged into your user account)


    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:


    3.) Test: Upon reading the course Study Guide, please click below to take the quiz.
    (Note: you must be enrolled in the course, and logged into your user account, in order to activate the quiz).

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate:A passing grade of 70% or higher on the quiz, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: primarily for mechanical, electrical, construction, systems, and industrial engineers, however this is an introductory-level course, which could appeal to all engineers interested in control valve types and their operation.
    Publication Source: Amir Ramzi

    Amir Ramzi

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