Maintenance and Engineering

Valves: Selection, Operation and Maintenance

Valves control the flow of fluids throughout process plants, utilities and pipelines. This course covers valve types and applications, selection criteria, materials, actuation, sealing and leakage, inspection, testing, maintenance and troubleshooting.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Valve failures cause leaks, downtime and safety incidents. This course helps you select and maintain valves correctly.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses valve demonstrations, selection exercises, failure case studies and maintenance planning.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify valve types and their applications
Select valves for service conditions
Understand valve materials and standards
Understand actuators and positioners
Inspect, test and maintain valves
Troubleshoot valve problems

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Mechanical and process engineers
Maintenance technicians
Piping engineers
Procurement professionals buying valves
Operators

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Valve types
Valve selection
Materials and standards
Actuation
Valve maintenance
Troubleshooting

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Valve Types

09:00–09:54Isolation valves
09:54–10:48Control valves
10:48–11:00Check valves
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–12:12Check valves (continued)
12:12–13:06Safety relief valves
13:06–14:00Exercise: Valve identification

Day 2Selection

09:00–09:54Service conditions
09:54–10:48Materials
10:48–11:00Standards and ratings
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–12:12Standards and ratings (continued)
12:12–13:06Sizing basics
13:06–14:00Workshop: Valve selection

Day 3Actuation and Sealing

09:00–09:54Actuators
09:54–10:48Positioners
10:48–11:00Packing and seals
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–12:12Packing and seals (continued)
12:12–13:06Leakage classes
13:06–14:00Demonstration: Actuators

Day 4Inspection and Maintenance

09:00–09:54Inspection
09:54–10:48Testing
10:48–11:00Repair
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–12:12Repair (continued)
12:12–13:06Preventive maintenance
13:06–14:00Case study: Valve failure

Day 5Troubleshooting

09:00–09:54Common problems
09:54–10:48Root causes
10:48–11:00Reliability improvement
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–12:12Reliability improvement (continued)
12:12–13:06Spare parts
13:06–14:00Capstone: Valve maintenance plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

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