An intensive professional development training course on
Process Control Valves and Actuators
Sizing, Selection, Installation & Maintenance
Why Choose Process Control Valves and Actuators Training Course?
Grab the opportunity to attend an exciting Process Control Valves and Actuators training course that equips you with all the necessary knowledge to enter the world of valves and actuators. This Process Control Valves and Actuators training course is highly interactive, and is suitable for all delegates, regardless of their background. Whether you are part of the team purchasing the valves, or a key member involved in implementing maintenance activities, or a process control specialist, this is the one course that you should not miss out on! Valves, actuators, associated equipment, process control using valves – this and much, much more are covered in 5 knowledge-filled days.
The Process Control Valves and Actuators training course focuses on applications and examples deemed to be relevant to your industry and is cognizant of your working environment. At least 50% of the training course is devoted to practical exercises and discussions, to keep attention spans at optimal levels.
This Process Control Valves and Actuators training course will feature:
- Essentials of control valves
- Actuators and associated valve equipment
- Theoretical and practical sizing aspects
- Selection, installation and maintenance essentials
- Tuning and optimizing a process using control valves
What are the Goals?
By the end of This Process Control Valves and Actuators training course, participants should be able to:
- Comprehend valve operation
- Understand and appreciate assorted common valve types
- Size and select the correct valve set (including actuators), suited to each specific application
- Choose suitable positioners, based on prevailing conditions
- Use multiple techniques to tune a valve-controlled process
The Course Content
- Control valve purpose and principles
- Flow conditions and pressure drops inside a valve
- Control valve and actuator signals
- Types of flow, Reynold numbers, vortices, gas vs liquid flow, Cv, Choked flow, etc.
- Cavitation and flashing
- Valve classification, associated hardware and an introduction to valve types
- Continuation of valve types
- Valve selection and valves in P&IDs
- Valve leakage
- Valve characteristics (including equal percentage, linear, etc.)
- The relationship between inherent versus installed characteristics
- Calculations pertaining to valve sizing for a liquid application
- Valve sizing, using software
- Actuators, and the choices available
- Valve positioners
- Cavitation and noise control
- Valve installation and maintenance
- Pressure relief and SIS valves
- Introduction to process control
- The PID controller
- Open-loop tuning
- Closed-loop tuning
- Trial & error tuning (open and closed loop)
- Valves in cascade loops
- Valves in ratio loops
- Valves in non-linear loops
- Valves in loops with long time delays
- Valves used in conjunction with PLCs
- New innovations in control valve technology
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career
At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.
Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.
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