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Process Control Valves and Actuators

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Process Control Valves and Actuators

Sizing, Selection, Installation & Maintenance

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
23 - 27 Mar 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
04 - 08 May 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
02 - 06 Aug 2026 Cairo $ 5,950
30 Nov - 04 Dec 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
22 - 26 Mar 2027 Dubai $ 5,950
03 - 07 May 2027 Dubai $ 5,950
02 - 06 Aug 2027 Dubai $ 5,950
29 Nov - 03 Dec 2027 Dubai $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
20 - 24 Apr 2026 Online $ 3,950
09 - 13 Nov 2026 Online $ 3,950
19 - 23 Apr 2027 Online $ 3,950
08 - 12 Nov 2027 Online $ 3,950

Course Summary

Grab the opportunity to attend an exciting Process Control Valves and Actuators training course that equips you with all the necessary knowledge to enter the world of valves and actuators. This training course is highly interactive, and is suitable for all delegates, regardless of their background. Whether you are part of the team purchasing the valves, or a key member involved in implementing maintenance activities, or a process control specialist, this is the one training course that you should not miss out on! Valves, actuators, associated equipment, process control using valves – this and much, much more are covered in 5 knowledge-filled days.

The Process Control Valves and Actuators training course focuses on applications and examples deemed to be relevant to your industry and is cognizant of your working environment. At least 50% of the training course is devoted to practical exercises and discussions, to keep attention spans at optimal levels.

This GLOMACS training course will feature:

  • Essentials of control valves
  • Actuators and associated valve equipment
  • Theoretical and practical sizing aspects
  • Selection, installation and maintenance essentials
  • Tuning and optimizing a process using control valves
Course Outline
Day 1

Introduction and Theory

  • Control valve purpose and principles
  • Flow conditions and pressure drops inside a valve
  • Control valve and actuator signals
  • Types of flow, Reynold numbers, vortices, gas vs liquid flow, Cv, Choked flow, etc.
  • Cavitation and flashing
  • Valve classification, associated hardware and an introduction to valve type
Day 2

Valve Specifics, Characteristics and Sizing

  • Continuation of valve types
  • Valve selection and valves in P&IDs
  • Valve leakage
  • Valve characteristics (including equal percentage, linear, etc.)
  • The relationship between inherent versus installed characteristics
  • Calculations pertaining to valve sizing for a liquid application
Day 3

Actuators, Positioners, Trims, Maintenance and Safety

  • Valve sizing, using software
  • Actuators, and the choices available
  • Valve positioners
  • Cavitation and noise control
  • Valve installation and maintenance
  • Pressure relief and SIS valves
Day 4

Process Control Using Control Valves

  • Introduction to process control
  • The PID controller
  • Open-loop tuning
  • Closed-loop tuning
  • Trial & error tuning (open and closed loop)
Day 5

Optimum Control, Using Control Valves

  • Valves in cascade loops
  • Valves in ratio loops
  • Valves in non-linear loops
  • Valves in loops with long time delays
  • Valves used in conjunction with PLCs
  • New innovations in control valve technology
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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