FE0028 : API 598: Valve Inspection & Testing

This practical and highly-interactive course includes various practical sessions and exercises. Theory learnt will be applied using our state-of-the-art simulators.

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Valve Inspection and Testing in accordance with API 598 standards. It covers the isolation valve types according to actuator covering rotary valve and linear valve; the types of actuators, actuator forces, actuator considerations, positioners and fail safe systems; the selection guidelines, application comparisons and computer sizing programmes; the installation issues and type of valve end connections; the face to face criteria and materials selection for process; and the valve material selection and standards covering materials of construction, composite valves, valve component coating and standards and testing of FSV.

During this interactive course, participants will learn the valve sealing solutions and non- asbestos valve sealing system; the physical failures, velocity problems, erosion by cavitation and characteristics and trims; the erosion by abrasion, valve noise and valve vibration; selecting and examining the right valves; the proper storage and handling, inspection, commissioning, operation and routine maintenance; the gate valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, globe valves, relief valves and check valves; and the systematic inspection and testing including overhauling, pressure testing and value certification and retesting.