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Control Valves and Actuators

(Design-Selection-Sizing)

Module 1 :  Introduction to Control Valves

Module 2 :  Control Valve and Actuator Functions

Module 3 :  Linear Motion Control Valves

Module 4 :  Rotary Motion Control Valves

Module 5 :  Types of Control Valve Actuators

Module 6 :  Primary Control Valve Trim

Module 7 :  Secondary Control Valve Trim

Module 8 :  Control Valve Safety

Module 9 :  Principles of Fluid Flow

Module 10 :  Control Valve Selection

Module 11 :  Control Valve Sizing - Liquid Flow

Module 12 :  Control Valve Sizing - Gas and Vapor Flow

Module 13 :  Actuator Selection and Sizing

Module 14 :  Installation and Maintenance

Module 1 : Introduction to Control Valves

1-1. Dispensing Applications

1-2. Dissipating Applications

1-3. Distributing Applications

1-4. Product Quality

1-5. Maintenance Costs

1-6. Working Conditions and Safety

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Module 2 : Control Valve and Actuator Functions

2-1. Control Valve Functions

2-2. Actuator Functions

2-3. Valve Positioners

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Module 3 : Linear Motion Control Valves

3-1. Globe Valves

3-2. Diaphragm Valves

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Module 4 : Rotary Motion Control Valves

4-1. Butterfly Valves

4-2. Ball Valves

4-3. Plug Valves

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Module 5 : Types of Control Valve Actuators

5-1. Diaphragm Actuators

5-2. Piston Actuators

5-3. Rolling Diaphragm Actuators

5-4. Electromechanical Actuators

5-5. Electrohydraulic Actuators

5-6. Hydraulic Actuators

5-7. Vane Actuators

5-8. Motion Transfer Mechanisms

5-9. Auxiliary Devices

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Module 6 : Primary Control Valve Trim

6-1. Fluid Flow and Differential Pressure

6-2. Control Valve Capacity

6-3. Control Valve Flow Characteristics

6-4. Factors that Limit Flow

6-5. Rangeability

6-6. Reduced Capacity Trim

6-7. Other Primary Trim Considerations

6-8. Valve Leakage Classifications

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Module 7 : Secondary Control Valve Trim

7-1. Braided Packing

7-2. Teflon Packing

7-3. Pure Graphite

7-4. Bellows Stem Seal

7-5. Double Packing Stem Seal

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Module 8 : Control Valve Safety

8-1. Actuating Power and Control Signal Failure

8-2. Fluid Forces

8-3. Thermal Expansion

8-4. Electrical Hazards

8-5. Hazards Specific to the Process

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Module 9 : Principles of Fluid Flow

9-1. Types of Fluid Flow

9-2. Reynolds Number

9-3. Ideal Flow through an Ideal Restriction

9-4. Flow through a Valve

9-5. Cavitation

9-6. Flashing

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Module 10 : Control Valve Selection

10-1. Analyzing the System

10-2. Gathering Data

10-3. Piping System

10-4. Environmental Factors

10-5. Selection

10-6. Difficult Fluids and Conditions

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Module 11 : Control Valve Sizing - Liquid Flow

11-1. Example Sizing Problem

11-2. Predicting Cavitation

11-3. Non-Newtonian Fluids

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Module 12 : Control Valve Sizing - Gas and Vapor Flow

12-1. Expansion Factor (Y)

12-2. Pressure Drop Ratio (x)

12-3. Pressure Drop Ratio Factor (xTP)

12-4. Ratio of Specific Heats Factor (Fk)

12-5. Compressibility Factor (Z)

12-6. Example Sizing Problem

12-7. Thermodynamic Effects of Throttling

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Module 13 : Actuator Selection and Sizing

13-1. Actuator Sizing

13-2. Static Form

13-3. Dynamic Forces

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Module 14 : Installation and Maintenance

14-1. Installation

14-2. Maintenance

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