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Valves and Actuators (Operation and Maintenance)
3.3 CEUs
This course may assist in meeting requirements for DOT Operator Certification.
Provides basic instruction and hands-on experience with the most common pipeline valves and actuators used on pipelines; participants visit manufacturing facilities to see first hand how valves are made. These field trips will also serve as a learning experience in the assembly and disassembly of valves and actuators, whenever possible. Participants receive handouts and other materials. This course is recommended for personnel involved in pipeline operation and maintenance.
Length: 4 1/2 days
Course Content
Participants receive instruction in:
- Overview of petroleum valve types and operation
- Ball valves
- Gate valves
- Plug valves
- Control and other types of valves
- Valve maintenance
- Introduction to actuators
- Electric actuators
- Pneumatic actuators
- Actuator maintenance
Recommended For
Pipeline maintenance personnel.
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Dates
- May 19–23, 2008
- December 1–5, 2008
- May 18–22, 2009
Cost: $1,525
