Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Valve Fundamentals

Learn the types of valves and actuator used as control elements, valve components, and valve applications. There are hands-on exercises for equipment setup and evaluation.

  • Format Instructor-Led

  • Language English

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Objectives
  • Identify the types of valve operators.
  • o Describe various types of valve actuators
  • o Discuss possible problems with valve actuators and positioners
  • o Describe the troubleshooting steps to repair faulty valve actuators
  • o State the purpose of bench set information of a pneumatic actuator
  • List and explain valve markings
  • o Explain the function of a valve positioner
  • o State when a valve positioner should and should not be used
  • o Explain how to set up a valve positioner
  • o Explain the importance of valve position indication and feedback
  • o Discuss how valve position information impacts control of a process or system