Terminology of Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry - a PDH Online Course for Engineers and Surveyors

Terminology of Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Course Outline

This is a 3 hour course utilizing an extract from my book "The Valve Selection Handbook", published by Elsevier and now in it's 5th Edition. The extract, on Terminology of Valves, is from Appendix E, "Valve Glossary", from "The Valve Selection Handbook" pages 363 to 381. This is a very extensive listing of words, terms and abbreviations used to describe valves.

It is essential that the individuals who are responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation are familiar with the terminology used to describe the function, contstruction, inspection and testing of all type of valve used in the Oil & Gas Industry.

This course will test the Students knowledge of the Valves used for the Oil & Gas Industry.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

The objective is to learn the various terms, abbreviations used to describe and identify all types of valve.

The Course includes Gate, Globe, Check, Ball, Butterfly and other valves and describes:

Function
Design
Materials
Construction
Inspection & Testing
Operation
Maintenance
Actuation
International Codes

Intended Audience

Piping Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Project Engineers, Procurement Managers and Project Buyers, QA/QC Personnel, Inspectors.

Benefit to Attendees

A student who is familiar the words, terms and abbreviations used to describe valves at all stages, from design, through to construction, operation and maintenance, will feel confident when specifying a valve for a specific function.

Course Introduction

There are numerous types of valves and it is essential that a Student is familiar with the various words, terms and abbreviations used in relation to valves. It is a complex sector and it is essential that the student has a clear understanding of the subject.

Course Content

In this course, you are required to study Appendix E, "Valve Glossary" pages 363 to 381 and Appendix C - "Standards Pertaining to Valves" in my book "The Valve Selection Handbook", published by Elsevier and now in it's 5th Edition.

You need to open or download these documents to study this course.

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDHonline.com or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered professional engineer. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.