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Ball Valves


Course Details

This one day course aims to provide an understanding of how ball valves work; their applications, functions and common defects/suitable maintenance solutions for these.

The opportunity to dismantle, inspect and reassemble basic ball valve constructions is also provided through a workshop-based training session, delivered in our custom-built training workshop.

Course Content

What are ball valves?
Why are ball valves used?
Design features
Standards
Ball valve types
Selection process
Ball valve components
Common defects
Performance measurement
Maintenance plans
Manufacturers' tags
Figure numbers
Design options
Workshop session: Dismantle, inspect and reassemble basic ball valve constructions

Course Objective

Following training, attendees will be able to:
Describe the function of a ball valve
Identify typical applications
Dismantle, inspect and reassemble basic ball valve constructions
State common defects and repair solutions
Identify potential problems that may cause loss of production or situations with safety implications

Who Should Attend

This course has been designed for engineers, operators and mechanical technicians.

Duration

1 Day programme

Dates

Please enquire about further Ball Valves dates below.

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