Bearings/Lubrication CD-ROMs

Valves CD-ROM Courses

The following interactive multimedia CD-ROMs are available on the topic of valves. The following 6 courses are available to choose from:

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Control Valves: Body Types and Trim CD-ROM

Duration: 4 hours (includes 1 test)

Audience: This program is excellent for training instrument technicians as well as for the multicraft training needs of process and manufacturing facilities. This lesson is designed for participants familiar with industrial process control, specifically single loop control and multiple loop control. A working knowledge of fluid flow characteristics, fluid flow measurement, and typical elements in process loops is recommended.

What Students Learn: This comprehensive INVOLVE® multimedia training program was produced in association with the Instrument Society of America (ISA). This four lesson program trains participants in the function, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of common types of control valves.

This lesson explains control valve selection factors and demonstrates typical linear and rotary control valve functions and applications. Control valve bodies for several types of valves including globe, butterfly, and ball valves are described. The function and components of valve trim, including the relationship between flow characteristic and trim type, is explained.

After completing the lesson, the learner will be able to:

   •   Define control valve function in process systems.
•   Explain how control valves are used in process industries.
•   Describe how control valves can affect process efficiency, product quality, maintenance,
     safety, and the environment.
•   Describe the systems analysis approach to selecting a control valve.
•   List the types of data needed to choose a control valve for a system.
•   Identify examples and applications of linear and rotary valves as well as the associated
     function and components of valve trim.
•   Describe how differential pressure and flow path affect fluid flow.
•   Describe how the ability of trim to withstand corrosion and erosion affects trim design.
•   List trim materials that can withstand corrosion and erosion.
•   Describe advantages and disadvantages of various packing materials.
•   Describe seal designs that are required where leakage is not acceptable.

Control Valves: Body Types and Trim CD-ROM - $349.95

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Control Valves: Actuators and Positioners CD-ROM

Duration: 4 hours (includes 1 test)

Audience: This program is excellent for training instrument technicians as well as for the multicraft training needs of process and manufacturing facilities. This lesson is designed for participants familiar with industrial process control, specifically single loop control and multiple loop control, as well as control valve body types and trim. A working knowledge of fluid flow characteristics, fluid flow measurement, and typical elements in process loops is recommended.

This lesson trains participants to recognize, identify, and understand actuators and positioners as they relate to control valve trim. The parts and operation of diaphragm and piston actuators as well as pneumatic and electropneumatic positioners are demonstrated.

After completing the lesson, the learner will be able to:

   •   Describe the principles of pneumatic valve actuation.
•   Identify diaphragm actuator parts.
•   Describe actuator response.
•   Describe the operation of piston actuators.
•   Identify the advantages and limitations of pneumatic actuators.
•   Describe electric actuator operation.
•   Identify common actuator and positioner types.
•   Identify positioner function.
•   Describe principles of pneumatic positioner operation.
•   Identify positioner parts.
•   Describe how positioners can improve valve response time.
•   Describe how positioners can change valve flow characteristics.
•   Describe how positioners can change actuator response.
•   Describe the selection factors that indicate the appropriate actuator or
     positioner for system applications.
•   Match fail-safe requirement with the appropriate actuator response.
•   Identify external fail-safe devices used with piston actuators.

Control Valves: Actuators and Positioners CD-ROM - $349.95

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Control Valves: Body and Trim Maintenance CD-ROM

Duration: 4 hours (includes 1 test)

Audience: This program is excellent for training instrument technicians as well as for the multicraft training needs of process and manufacturing facilities. This lesson is designed for participants familiar with industrial process control, specifically single loop control and multiple loop control, as well as control valve body types and trim, and positioners and actuators. A working knowledge of fluid flow characteristics, fluid flow measurement, and typical elements in process loops is recommended.

This lesson applies the concepts and terminology associated with control valve body types and trim, actuators and positioners to the disassembly, repair, parts replacement and re-assembly of linear and rotary action control valves. Symptoms of valve malfunctions, lapping, and post-repair tests are also covered.

After completing the lesson, the learner will be able to:

    •   Describe control valve malfunctions.
•   List causes and effects of control valve malfunctions.
•   Recognize the importance of following facility safety guidelines and manufacturer's
     recommendations for valve maintenance.
•   Describe linear valve disassembly steps.
•   Clean and inspect linear valve packing and trim.
•   Recommend replacement of linear valve trim parts.
•   Describe linear valve parts replacement.
•   Describe linear valve packing replacement.
•   List linear valve re-assembly steps.
•   Determine the outcome of linear valve stroking.
•   Describe linear valve leak testing.
•   Explain the necessity of linear valve lapping.
•   Describe the lapping process.
•   Describe rotary valve disassembly steps.
•   Clean and inspect rotary valve packing and trim.
•   Recommend replacement of rotary valve trim parts.
•   Describe replacement of other rotary valve parts.
•   Describe replacement of rotary valve packing replacement.
•   Describe rotary valve re-assembly.
•   Determine outcome of rotary valve stroking.

Control Valves: Body and Trim Maintenance CD-ROM - $349.95

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Control Valves: Actuator and Positioner Maintenance CD-ROM

Duration: 4 hours (includes 1 test)

Audience: This program is excellent for training instrument technicians as well as for the multicraft training needs of process and manufacturing facilities. This lesson is designed for participants familiar with industrial process control, specifically single loop control and multiple loop control, as well as control valve body types and trim, and the operating characteristics of positioners and actuators. A working knowledge of fluid flow characteristics and the other elements in process loops is recommended.

This lesson introduces participants to causes and symptoms of actuator and positioner malfunctions and applies the concepts and terminology of actuators and positioners to the disassembly, repair, parts replacement and re-assembly of diaphragm and piston actuators.

After completing the lesson, the learner will be able to:

    •   List common symptoms of a failed diaphragm actuator.
•   List the causes of a diaphragm actuator failure.
•   List maintenance requirements for a diaphragm actuator.
•   Remove and inspect the stem and diaphragm assembly and the range spring
     and seal bushing on a diaphragm actuator.
•   Replace the gasket and 0-ring on a diaphragm actuator.
•   List common symptoms of a failed piston actuator.
•   List the causes of piston actuator failure.
•   List maintenance requirements for a piston actuator.
•   Remove and inspect the ring and the stem and piston assembly on a piston actuator.
•   List common failures of pneumatic and electro-pneumatic positioners and the causes of failure.
•   List maintenance requirements for a pneumatic positioner.
•   Inspect and clean the pilot relay assembly on a pneumatic positioner.
•   List the causes of i/p transducer failure on an electro-pneumatic positioner.
•   Adjust the zero and span on an electro-pneumatic positioner.

Control Valves: Actuator and Positioner Maintenance CD-ROM - $349.95

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Valve Repair: Gate Valve Repair CD-ROM

Duration: 4 hours (includes 1 test)

Audience: This program is excellent both for the training of maintenance personnel and equipment operators as well as for the multicraft training needs of process and manufacturing facilities. This lesson is designed for participants familiar with the operation of gate valves and the proper use of hand tools and precision measuring instruments.

What Students Learn: This comprehensive Activ® interactive multimedia training program consists of two lessons that train participants to disassemble, inspect, and repair gate, globe, and control valves.

This lesson addresses the procedures for disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of a typical gate valve. The lesson covers the locations and functions of valve components. Procedures for disassembling, inspecting, and measuring valve parts and procedures for lapping the disc and checking seat contact are also covered.

After completing the lesson, the learner will be able to:

    •   Identify the parts of a gate valve and describe their functions.
•   Inspect a valve and make adjustments to stop leakage.
•   Position rising stem and non-rising stem valves to the half-open position.
•   Remove and disassemble the bonnet assembly of a gate valve.
•   Use a telescoping gauge to determine if a stuffing box is round.
•   Perform a runout to determine if a stem is bent.
•   Use an outside micrometer to determine if the stem has excessive wear.
•   Lap a disc and perform a contact check of disc mating surfaces.
•   Reassemble the bonnet assembly of a gate valve.
•   Perform a contact check to determine if there is a proper seal between the seat and disc of a gate valve.

Valve Repair: Gate Valve Repair CD-ROM - $349.95

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Valve Repair: Globe and Control Valve Repair CD-ROM

Duration: 4 hours (includes 1 test)

This lesson provides guidelines for repairing globe and control valves including procedures for disassembling, inspecting, and reassembling both globe and control valves.

This program is excellent both for the training of maintenance personnel and equipment operators as well as for the multicraft training needs of process and manufacturing facilities. This lesson is designed for participants familiar with the basic operation of globe and control valves and the proper use of hand tools and precision measuring instruments.

After completing the lesson, the learner will be able to:

    •   Identify the basic components of a typical globe valve.
•   Disassemble and inspect a globe valve for damage.
•   Describe what lapping is and explain when it is used.
•   Complete a dye check.
•   Reassemble a globe valve.
•   Identify the basic components of a typical control valve.
•   Disassemble and inspect a control valve for damage.
•   Reassemble a control valve.

Valve Repair: Globe and Control Valve Repair CD-ROM - $349.95

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