By the end of this programme, participants will:
- Comprehend Valve Operations and Mechanisms: Develop a clear understanding of valve functions and their role in process control systems.
- Recognize Common Valve Types: Explore various valve types and appreciate their suitability for different industrial applications.
- Select and Size Valves Effectively: Learn to determine the correct valve and actuator set tailored to specific operational requirements.
- Identify Suitable Positioners: Gain insights into choosing appropriate positioners based on prevailing process and environmental conditions.
- Optimize Valve-Controlled Processes: Apply advanced techniques to tune valve-controlled systems for improved efficiency and reliability.
- Ensure Safety and Performance: Integrate safety standards and best practices to enhance the functionality and lifespan of valves and actuators.
Day 1
Fundamentals and Principles
- Introduction to control valves: purpose, principles, and applications.
- Flow dynamics: flow conditions, pressure drops, and fluid behavior (Reynolds numbers, vortices, gas vs. liquid flow, Cv, choked flow).
- Key challenges: cavitation, flashing, and noise control.
- Overview of valve classification, hardware, and types.
Day 2
Valve Characteristics and Selection
- Detailed exploration of valve types and their applications.
- Selection criteria and interpretation of P&IDs for valve integration.
- Valve characteristics: inherent vs. installed, linear, equal percentage, etc.
- Leakage standards and calculations for valve sizing in liquid applications.
Day 3
Actuators, Positioners, and Maintenance
- Advanced valve sizing methods, including software tools.
- Actuator mechanisms and selection for various control requirements.
- Positioners: functions and options for precise control.
- Best practices for valve installation, maintenance, and reliability.
- Safety features: pressure relief and safety instrumented system (SIS) valves.
Day 4
Process Control Applications
- Fundamentals of process control and the role of control valves.
- PID controllers: principles and applications.
- Open-loop and closed-loop tuning methods including trial-and-error techniques.
- Real-world scenarios: optimizing process stability and performance.
Day 5
Advanced Control Strategies and Innovations
- Utilizing valves in cascade, ratio, and non-linear control loops.
- Addressing long-time delays in control systems.
- Integration of control valves with PLCs for enhanced automation.
- Emerging trends and innovations in control valve technology.
