Valves
Function & Application

 
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Course Title: Valves: Function & Application
Location: San Joaquin Field Division
Sponsor: O&M Training Center
Participants: H.E.P. Electricians, Mechanics, and Operators
Class Limits: Minimum 6, Maximum 12
Class Dates:
Time: 0730 to 1530 hours, Days 1 - 3
24 Hours
Instructor: Paul Calder
Course Information: Course includes: purpose, classification, and components of valves. Function of gate, globe, butterfly, ball, and check valves, hand wheels and mechanical operators. Variations on common valves and flow characteristics.
Class Prerequisites: Participants should read Chapter 9 of the P.H.E.P. and/or TPC Mechanical Maintenance Unit #347, "Installing and Maintaining Valves".

Class Subjects

Day One - 8 Hours Day Two - 8 Hours

  • History of valves

  • Definition of valves

  • Common valve materials

  • Components of valves

  • Valve temperature and pressure classification

  • Types of valves

  • Purpose and function

  • Application

  • Valve pipe connections

  • Fluid friction "K" factor
Day Three - 8 Hours

  • Variations on common valves

  • Special valves

  • Large Penstock valves

  • Valve safety and troubleshooting