Valves : Principles , Operation & Designs
A complete understanding of construction details & functioning of valves for successful operation of your piping system
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Industrial Valves Masterclass: Types, Components, Operations & Control The Complete Guide to Valves for Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, and Process Industries—With 3D Animations and Virtual Hands-On Training Are you ready to master the essential technology behind flow control in modern industry? This comprehensive course provides you with everything you need to understand, operate, and specify industrial valves —from basic designs to advanced control applications. Packed with detailed graphics, cross-sectional views, and immersive 3D animations, you’ll gain the practical knowledge needed for reliable plant and piping system operation. What You’ll Learn Major Valve Types: Discover the main valve designs used in process industries—such as gate, globe, ball, butterfly, plug, check, and more. Valve Components & Operation: Learn how valves work, the role of each component, and the principles behind their operation. Virtual Assembly & Dismantling: Use interactive 3D models and animations to virtually assemble and dismantle many common valves. Actuators & Control Valves: Dive deep into how actuators and control valves manage flow. Understand key concepts like head loss, pressure drop, valve coefficient (Cv), flow resistance, valve curves, and cavitation. Valve Symbols & Engineering Drawings: Learn to read and interpret valve symbols on Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). Master the standards and conventions for representing valve status, accessories, and failure modes in engineering drawings. Why Enroll in This Course? Industry-Relevant Knowledge: Essential for engineers, operators, and technicians in petroleum, petrochemical, power, and process industries. Hands-On Visualization: Extensive use of graphics, 3D animations, and cross-sectional views for practical understanding. Downloadable Resources: Access supporting materials for reference and exam preparation. One-on-One Instructor Support: Get answers to your questions via Udemy Q&A. Lifetime Access: Learn at your own pace, anytime, on any device. Who Should Enroll? Mechanical, process, and chemical engineers Plant operators, maintenance technicians, and reliability engineers Instrumentation and control engineers Engineering students and recent graduates Anyone working with valves in industrial, power, or environmental applications By the End of This Course, You Will: Recognize and describe major valve types and their applications Understand valve construction, operation, and selection criteria Read and interpret valve symbols and failure modes on engineering drawings Apply best practices for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of valves and control valves Ready to Become a Valve Expert? Preview the free course videos and explore the curriculum. Join a global community of professionals and students who trust WR Training for clear, practical technical education. Click “Enroll Now” and start mastering industrial valves today! WR Training – Your Trusted Partner in Engineering & Process Industry Training Spread the wings of your knowledge
- Understand valves and control valves working principles for successful operation of your plant and piping systems
- Understand valve construction details (bonnet, stem, disk, seat, packing, body, etc)
- Know the characteristics and applications for each valve type (ball, plug, gate, pinch, butterfly, diaphragm, check, needle...)
- Know how to choose the correct valve for a certain application
- Know how to dismantle and assemble all types of valves using 3D and 2D models
- Identify and know the principles of operation of common valve actuators (pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, etc)
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UNIDAD 1 - WR Training · 1 leccionesUNIDAD 1 - WR Training
UNIDAD 1 - WR Training
- Welcome to WR Training
UNIDAD 2 - ABOUT THE COURSE · 2 leccionesUNIDAD 2 - ABOUT THE COURSE
UNIDAD 2 - ABOUT THE COURSE
- Course introduction
- Before you start this course
UNIDAD 3 - VALVES FUNCTIONS AND BASIC PARTS · 10 leccionesUNIDAD 3 - VALVES FUNCTIONS AND BASIC PARTS
UNIDAD 3 - VALVES FUNCTIONS AND BASIC PARTS
- Learning objectives
- Introduction
- Valve body
- Valve bonnet
- Valve trim
- Disk and seat
- Stem
- Valve actuator
- Valve packing
- Introduction to the types of valves
UNIDAD 4 - TYPES OF VALVES · 80 leccionesUNIDAD 4 - TYPES OF VALVES
UNIDAD 4 - TYPES OF VALVES
- Learning objectives
- Gate valves
- Gate valves : 3D dismantling
- Gate valves : 2D dismantling
- Gate valves : Disk design
- Gate valves : Stem design
- Gate valves : Seat design
- Globe valves
- Globe valves : 3D dismantling
- Globe valves : 2D dismantling
- Globe valves : Z-body design
- Globe valves : Y-body design
- Globe valves : Angle design
- Globe valves : Disk design
- Globe valves : Disk - Stem connections
- Globe valves : Seat design
- Globe valves : Direction of flow
- Ball valves
- Ball valves : Components
- Ball valves : 3D dismantling
- Ball valves : 2D dismantling
- Ball valves : Actuators
- Ball valves : Pros & Cons
- Ball Valves : Port pattern
- Ball valves : Valve materials
- Ball valves : Stem design
- Ball valves : Valve position
- Plug valves
- Plug valves : Valve components
- Plug valves : 3D dismantling
- Plug valves : 2D dismantling
- Plug valves : Numerous designs
- Plug valves : Plug designs
- Plug valves : Multiport plug designs
- Plug valves : Lubricated design
- Plug valves : Non-Lubricated design
- Plug valves : Gland design
- Diaphragm valves
- Diaphragm valves : 3D dismantling
- Diaphragm valves : 2D dismantling
- Diaphragm valves : Straight through & weir types
- Diaphragm valves : Diaphragm construction
- Diaphragm valves : Bonnet design
- Pinch valves
- Pinch valves : Body design
- Butterfly valves
- Butterfly valves : 3D dismantling
- Butterfly valves : Seat design
- Butterfly valves : Disk & Stem assembly
- Needle valves
- Needle valves : 3D dismantling
- Needle valves : Valve applications
- Needle valves : Body design
- Needle valves : Stem packing
- Check valves
- Check valves : Swing
- Swing check valves : 3D dismantling
- Swing check valves : 2D dismantling
- Assembling a swing check valve - 3D model
- Tilting disk check valves
- Lift check valves
- Lift check valves : 3D dismantling
- Lift check valves : 2D dismantling
- Piston check valves
- Butterfly check valves
- Stop check valves
- Relief and Safety valves
- Safety valves
- Safety valves : Pressure setting
- Safety valves : 3D dismantling
- Safety valves : 2D dismantling
- Relief valves
- Relief valves : Valve operation in 2D cross-sectional view
- Relief valves : 3D dismantling
- Relief valves : 2D dismantling
- Control valves
- Control valves : Trim arrangement
- Control valves : Direction of action
- Control valves : 3D dismantling
- Control valves : 2D dismantling
UNIDAD 5 - VALVE ACTUATORS · 17 leccionesUNIDAD 5 - VALVE ACTUATORS
UNIDAD 5 - VALVE ACTUATORS
- Learning objectives
- Introduction
- Manual actuators
- Electric motor actuators
- Pneumatic actuators
- Example 1 : Single acting / spring return actuators : Components & Operation
- Example 2 : Single acting / spring return actuators : Components & Operation
- Example 3 : Double acting actuators : Components & Operation
- Example 4 : Double acting actuators : Components & Operation
- From single acting to double acting actuator
- NEW - From Fail Close (FC) to Fail Open (FO) - Scotch Yoke actuators
- NEW - From Fail Close (FC) to Fail Open (FO) - Rack and Pinion Actuators
- NEW - Rack and Pinion vs Scotch Yoke
- Hydraulic actuators
- Self-actuated valves
- Speed of power actuators
- Valve position indication
UNIDAD 6 - IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE PROCEEDING TO NEXT SECTIONS · 1 leccionesUNIDAD 6 - IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE PROCEEDING TO NEXT SECTIONS
UNIDAD 6 - IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE PROCEEDING TO NEXT SECTIONS
- Important notes
UNIDAD 7 - FLOW OF FLUIDS THROUGH VALVES AND FITTINGS · 18 leccionesUNIDAD 7 - FLOW OF FLUIDS THROUGH VALVES AND FITTINGS
UNIDAD 7 - FLOW OF FLUIDS THROUGH VALVES AND FITTINGS
- About this section
- Introduction
- Types of valves used in piping systems
- Types of fittings used in piping systems
- NEW - Pressure drop attributed to valves and fittings
- Relationship of pressure drop to velocity of flow
- Hydraulic resistance
- Causes of head loss in valves and fittings
- Equivalent length "L/D"
- Resistance coefficient "K"
- Resistance coef. K for pipelines, valves and fittings in series and in parallel
- Flow coefficient "Cv"
- NEW - Use of flow coefficient "Cv" for piping and components
- Flow coefficient Cv for pipelines, valves and fittings in series and in parallel
- Valves with reduced seats
- PRACTICE SESSION: Valve resistance coef. "K" using Flow of Fluids Excel Workbook
- Discharge of fluids through valves, fittings and pipe
- About the flow of fluids excel workbook
UNIDAD 8 - REGULATING FLOW WITH CONTROL VALVES · 11 leccionesUNIDAD 8 - REGULATING FLOW WITH CONTROL VALVES
UNIDAD 8 - REGULATING FLOW WITH CONTROL VALVES
- About this section
- Introduction
- Valve components
- Inherent characteristic curve
- Installed characteristic curve
- Pressure, Velocity and Energy profiles through a control valve
- Cavitation, Choked Flow and Flashing
- Sizing and selection
- Sizing for INcompressible flow
- Sizing for compressible flow
- Conversion of Cv to Kv
UNIDAD 9 - VALVE SYMBOLS USED IN ENGINEERING DRAWINGS P&ID's · 7 leccionesUNIDAD 9 - VALVE SYMBOLS USED IN ENGINEERING DRAWINGS P&ID's
UNIDAD 9 - VALVE SYMBOLS USED IN ENGINEERING DRAWINGS P&ID's
- About this section
- Learning objectives
- Valve symbols
- Valve actuator symbols
- Control valve designations
- Standards and conventions for valve status
- Course feedback
UNIDAD 10 - DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES · 2 leccionesUNIDAD 10 - DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES
UNIDAD 10 - DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES
- Included in this course
- Bonus
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