
Valve Maintenance and Piping System Protection
Covers maintenance and operation of gate, globe, ball, plug, check, and special-purpose valves. Details actuators and various accessories. Explains valve selection based on application. Describes methods of protecting piping systems. This course has no prerequisites. Valve Maintenance and Piping System Protection is available in online maintenance training and course manual formats. Lesson 1 - Valve Maintenance Topics: Threaded, welded, brazed, and flanged connections; Installing and repairing gate, globe, angle, ball, plug, and check valves Learning Objectives: – Discuss the factors that affect the selection of valve materials. – Describe the various methods of connecting valves to piping. – Identify the various types of common valves and the operating characteristics of each. – Explain general maintenance and repair procedures for different types of valves. Lesson 2 - Special Valves Topics: Installation and repa