Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of Forged Steel Gate, Globe and Check Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry - a PDH Online Course for Engineers and Surveyors

Specifying and the Technical Evaluation of Forged Steel Gate, Globe and Check Valves Used in the Oil & Gas Industry

Course Outline

This is a 1 hour course utilizing the current product catalogue of Velan Valves that covers Forged Steel Gate, Globe and Check Valves.

I have also included Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves", from "The Valve Selection Handbook". This references the relevant standards. This is also available as a separate course.

The valves presented in this catalogue are designed to internationally recognised standards and the questions in the quiz are based on the technical data contained within this catalogue. There may be slight variations with other manufacturer's.

The Piping Engineer who is responsible for specifying, procuring, inspection and the installation of valves must be familiar with a manufacturer's catalogues and the way that the information is presented to potential customers. The Specifying Piping Engineer will have to review a Manufacturer's technical data when the technical evaluation is made on the valves, prior to the placement of the order.

Learning Objective

The objective is to learn how valves are technically presented in manufacturer's catalogues and how the various options available to the Engineer are formatted.

The Course will cover:

Catalogue presentation
Function
Design
Materials
Construction
Valve weights
Valve dimensions
Inspection & Testin

Intended Audience

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

Benefit to Attendees

A student who is familiar with the way that valves are presented in manufacturer's catalogues, will feel confident when specifying a valve for a particular function and service and the numerous options available.

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 Velan Valves -Forged Steel Gate, Globe and Check Valves and Appendix C, "Standards pertaining to Valves".

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

Course Summary

It is essential that the Specifying Piping Engineer fully comprehends a manufacturer's technical data, to assist him when selecting the correct valve for the job.

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 PDH Center 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 architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.