Introduction to Valves

A comprehensive guide to valve systems: Components, designs and applications.

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  • instrument valve
  • ball valve
  • components
  • designs
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  • Course Duration
    4.5 hours
  • Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Subtittle Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
  • Quiz
  • valve
  • instrument valve
  • ball valve
  • components
  • designs
  • applications
Description

Valves are used in every engineering industry on the planet. When you wash your hands, you open a valve. When you shower, you open a valve. Valves are required any time you want to start, stop, or control flow within a system. But have you ever wondered?

 

  • Why do we need so many different valve types?

  • What kind of valve is correct for x,y,z application?

  • What are the pros and cons of each valve type?

  • Why do valves have such weird names e.g. butterfly valve?

 

This engineering course will help you answer all these questions and many more! 

 

The course is designed to take you from zero to hero concerning valve knowledge. Even if you already have some background knowledge, this course will serve as an efficient refresher. Whatever your level of understanding, or engineering background (oil & gas, mechanical engineering, HVAC, chemical engineering, power engineering etc.), we can guarantee you will have never taken an engineering course like this one (unless you have taken one of our other courses).

 

Interactive 3D models are used extensively to show you exactly how valves and their components work.

 

The course is packed with images, 2D animations, 3D animations and high-quality written content. Written content has been read aloud so that you can 'learn on the go' without needing to watch the screen constantly.  

 

Enjoy the course!

What you will learn in this course
  • Understanding the importance of valves in engineering systems and their ubiquitous use in everyday life.
  • Analyzing the pros and cons of each valve type, including their performance characteristics and limitations.
  • Utilizing interactive 3D models to visualize and comprehend the workings of different valve components and their functions in various applications.
  • Evaluating the performance of valves in different systems and identifying potential areas for improvement.
  • Identifying the different types of valves and their applications in various industries, including oil & gas, mechanical engineering, HVAC, chemical engineering, power engineering, and more.
  • Interpreting the naming conventions used for different types of valves, such as butterfly valves, and understanding the significance of these names.
  • Applying knowledge gained from the course to select the correct valve type for specific applications, based on the flow control requirements and system parameters.
  • Acquire familiarity with the terminology related to valve technology.
Who this course is for:
  • Mechanical, Plant and Process engineers
  • Engineering students
  • HVAC professionals
  • Water treatment professionals
Curriculum
98 lessons
4.5 hours
  • Introduction to Valves Course Overview
    1 lesson
    00:01:38
    Course Overview
    00:01:38
  • Overview of Valve Types
    1 lesson
    00:12:03
    Short Introduction to Valves
    00:12:03
  • Introduction to Valves
    9 lessons
    00:27:43
    How Do Valves Get Their Names?
    00:01:57
    Common Valve Types
    00:02:41
    Purpose of a Valve and Construction
    00:01:43
    Rotary and Linear Motion Valves
    00:02:06
    Valve Construction and Components
    00:14:02
    Valve Actuators
    00:01:47
    Pressure Drop
    00:02:23
    Response Time
    00:00:39
    Length of Travel
    00:00:25
  • Valve Types (Basic Course)
    8 lessons
    00:49:13
    Ball
    00:06:35
    Butterfly
    00:07:22
    Diaphragm
    00:04:53
    Gate
    00:07:59
    Globe
    00:09:48
    Pinch
    00:06:35
    Plug
    00:06:01
    Basic Valve Quiz
    40 Quiz
  • Valve Components (Advanced Course)
    8 lessons
    00:20:42
    Body
    00:04:20
    Bonnet
    00:03:13
    Trim
    00:01:58
    Disc and Seat
    00:03:04
    Stem
    00:04:02
    Actuator
    00:00:23
    Packing
    00:02:27
    Valve Functions and Basic Parts Summary
    00:01:15
  • Valve Actuators (Advanced Course)
    14 lessons
    00:33:29
    Introduction to Valve Actuators
    00:00:44
    Valve Actuator
    00:03:43
    Manual, Fixed, and Hammer Actuators
    00:00:36
    Handwheels Fixed to Stem
    00:01:10
    Hammer Handwheel
    00:01:13
    Gears
    00:02:16
    Electric Motor Actuators
    00:02:14
    Pneumatic Actuators
    00:02:48
    Hydraulic Actuators
    00:03:08
    Self - Actuated Valves
    00:02:11
    Solenoid Actuated Valves
    00:05:20
    Speed of Power Actuators
    00:03:33
    Valve Position Indication
    00:03:09
    Valve Actuators Summary
    00:01:24
  • Valve Types (Advanced Course)
    8 lessons
    00:17:14
    Gate Valves
    00:03:34
    Gate Valve Disc Design
    00:02:06
    Solid Wedge
    00:00:38
    Flexible Wedge
    00:02:27
    Split Wedge
    00:01:06
    Parallel Wedge
    00:03:18
    Gate Valve Stem Design
    00:02:11
    Gate Valve Seat Design
    00:01:54
  • Globe Valve
    13 lessons
    00:24:43
    Globe Valves
    00:03:45
    Globe Valve Body Designs
    00:01:00
    Z-Body Design
    00:01:39
    Y-Body Design
    00:01:30
    Angle Valve Design
    00:02:42
    Globe Valve Discs
    00:00:10
    Ball Disc
    00:00:30
    Composition Disc
    00:00:42
    Plug Disc
    00:00:39
    Globe Valve Disc and Stem Connections
    00:00:56
    Globe Valve Seats
    00:00:51
    Globe Valve Direction of Flow
    00:01:33
    Pneumatic Actuated Globe Valve
    00:08:46
  • Ball Valves
    8 lessons
    00:14:00
    Ball Valves
    00:01:31
    Ball Valve Advantages
    00:00:31
    Ball Valve Disadvantages
    00:00:45
    Ball Valve Port Patterns
    00:00:39
    Ball Valve Materials
    00:02:02
    Ball Valve Stem Design
    00:01:35
    Ball Valve Bonnet Design
    00:01:06
    Ball Valve Position
    00:05:51
  • Plug Valve
    9 lessons
    00:14:24
    Plug Valves
    00:01:08
    Plug Ports
    00:01:48
    Multiport Plug Valves
    00:01:03
    Plug Valve Discs
    00:01:37
    Diamond Port Plug
    00:01:08
    Lubricated Plug Valve Design
    00:02:35
    Non-Lubricated Plugs
    00:01:56
    Manually Operated Plug Valve Installation
    00:01:31
    Plug Valve Glands
    00:01:38
  • Diaphragm Valves
    4 lessons
    00:09:30
    Diaphragm Valves
    00:02:16
    Diaphragm Construction
    00:03:48
    Diaphragm Valve Stem Assemblies
    00:01:54
    Diaphragm Valve Bonnet Assemblies
    00:02:32
  • Reducing Valves
    1 lesson
    00:04:29
    Reducing Valves
    00:04:29
  • Pinch Valve
    2 lessons
    00:05:22
    Pinch Valves
    00:02:55
    Pinch Valve Bodies
    00:02:27
  • Butterfly Valve
    4 lessons
    00:11:05
    Butterfly Valves
    00:03:10
    Butterfly Valve Seat Construction
    00:03:14
    Butterfly Valve Body Construction
    00:01:59
    Butterfly Valve Disc and Stem Assemblies
    00:02:42
  • Needle Valve
    3 lessons
    00:03:27
    Needle Valves
    00:00:40
    Needle Valve Applications
    00:00:20
    Needle Valve Body Designs
    00:02:27
  • Check Valve
    2 lessons
    00:07:28
    Check Valves
    00:00:34
    Swing Check Valves
    00:06:54
  • Relief and Safety Valves
    2 lessons
    00:08:06
    Relief and Safety Valves
    00:04:43
    Pilot-Operated Relief Valves
    00:03:23
  • Summary
    1 lesson
    00:01:52
    Types of Valves Summary
    00:01:52
  • Final Thoughts
    1 lesson
    00:01:26
    Final Thoughts
    00:01:26
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  • Course Duration
    4.5 hours
  • Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
  • Quiz
  • valve
  • instrument valve
  • ball valve
  • components
  • designs
  • applications