Introduction to Valves

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

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

This valve training 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.

So what are you waiting for? Start this valve training course today!

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
Resources

1 lesson

Handbook PDF
Resources

2 lessons

Handbook PDF 1

Handbook PDF 2

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Course Duration

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Course Level

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