COURSE OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this course is to provide deep technical expertise in the engineering and application of control valves within complex industrial processes. Control valves are the final elements that ultimately determine the stability of a process loop, and their improper selection can lead to poor control, energy waste, and mechanical failure. This program focuses on the advanced calculations and material science required to match a valve to specific service conditions.

The scope of this training encompasses the international standards for valve sizing (IEC 60534 and ISA 75.01) and the diverse range of valve designs used for severe service. Participants will explore the physics of cavitation, flashing, and choked flow, alongside the specialized trim designs used to mitigate these destructive forces. The curriculum is specifically designed for experienced personnel who must navigate the trade-offs between valve capacity, rangeability, and noise attenuation in high-pressure or corrosive environments.

Coverage includes the practical aspects of actuator sizing, positioner selection, and the integration of smart diagnostics for predictive maintenance. Attendees will learn how to handle multi-phase flows, select cryogenic or high-temperature materials, and optimize the "installed" characteristics of a valve within a piping network. By focusing on advanced selection criteria, the course ensures that participants can engineer valve solutions that maximize plant uptime and process reliability.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Analyze process data to determine the required Valve Flow Coefficient (Cv).
• Apply IEC 60534 and ISA 75.01 standards for precise valve sizing.
• Differentiate between Globe, Ball, Butterfly, and Segmented valves for specific service.
• Identify and mitigate Cavitation, Flashing, and Choked Flow.
• Select advanced trim designs for Noise Attenuation and Anti-cavitation.
• Calculate Actuator Thrust and Torque requirements for high-pressure drops.
• Interpret "Installed" vs. "Inherent" valve flow characteristics.
• Select appropriate materials for severe service: Hastelloy, Ceramic, and Stellite.
• Optimize valve packing for Fugitive Emission control (ISO 15848).
• Evaluate the benefits of Smart Positioners and digital diagnostics.
• Design valve configurations for Multi-phase and Slurry service.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis of valve failures and erosion.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Process Engineers, Instrumentation Engineers, Maintenance Supervisors, and Valve Specialists.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.