Course Purpose
This course provides information on the types of valves and actuator used as control elements, valve components, and valve applications. There are hands-on exercises for equipment setup and evaluation.
- Kursnummer: MMS-105
- Typ: Instructor-led
- Technologie: Craft Skills
- Kategorie: Understand
- Dauer: 2 Tage
Objectives
After completing this course, students should be able to perform the following tasks:
- Describe various types of valve actuators
- Discuss possible problems with valve actuators and positioners
- State the purpose of bench set information of a pneumatic actuator
- Explain the function of a valve positioner
- State when a valve positioner should and should not be used
- Explain how to set up a valve positioner
- Discuss how valve position information impacts control of a process or system
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for mechanical technicians.
Prerequisites
To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
- Understanding of mechanical systems and applications
Student Materials
To enhance and facilitate the students’ learning experiences, the following materials are provided as part of the course package:
- Student Manual includes the key concepts, definitions, examples, and activities presented in this course
- Lab Guide includes the hands-on exercises
Hands-on Practice
Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned through a variety of hands-on exercises. These exercises focus on the skills introduced in each lesson.
You will also have the opportunity to combine and practice groups of key skills by completing multiple integrated practices during the course.
Next Level Learning
Once you have mastered the skills covered in this course, you may want to attend specific training, such as:
- Valve Repair course (MMS-210)
Course Agenda
Day 1
- Introduction Exam
- Valve Construction and Operation
- Valve Types
- Valve Actuators
- Lab Exercises
Day 2
- Valve Markings
- Lab Exercises
- Final Lab Exercise
- Review
- Written Exam
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