ME0077 : Control Valves, Actuators and Positioners

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Control Valves, Actuators & Positioners. It covers the functions of control valve and its importance in process control; the various types, components and materials of control valves and actuators as well as flow characteristics, sizing and selection; the standards of valves covering ISA, API and ASME standards; the pneumatic actuators and electric and hydraulic actuators; the routine checks and maintenance schedules; and ensuring safe operation of actuators in hazardous environments.
Further, the course will also discuss the purpose and function of positioners in control systems; the various types of positioners covering pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and digital (smart) positioners; the step-by-step installation guide and calibration procedures for accuracy; the positioner tuning, optimization and advanced positioner functions; the troubleshooting positioner issues and integrating control valve in process control systems; the advanced control strategies, smart valve technologies, remote monitoring and control capabilities; and the failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) and the potential failure modes of control valves and actuators.
During this interactive course, participants will learn the corrective actions to mitigate risks; the control valve performance testing and maintenance strategies for control valves and actuators; the common issues in control valves and actuators; the root cause analysis and corrective actions; troubleshooting control valve issues; and the best practices in valve management including documentation and record-keeping.