Selection & Sizing of Control Valves

**Please note this session will be French only** An English session will be hosted at another date in the near future, so please stay tuned for updates.

2 day course in Levis, QC May 30-31, 2023

Control valves are very important elements of your plant. The proper selection and sizing of these valves is essential to optimize your process, ensure product quality and maximize your production.

This two-day course will cover the different valve technologies available, their specific applications and how to properly size them.

A French manual will be provided with this course as well as a sizing software.

Training agenda

Day 1: Control valve sizing?

Origin of the CV calculation equation
Definition of Cv
Cv calculation for liquids
Collection of operating conditions
Velocity Limit in Control Valves
Vaporization and cavitation in valves
Throttling flow
Calculation of cavitation point
Anti-cavitation measures
Cv correction for non-turbulent liquids
Cv correction for piping effects
Origin of calculations for gases and steam
Cv calculation for gases and steam
Noise in control valves
Noise control for gases and steam
Tightness and construction limits
Tightness in control valves
Material Limits
Corrosion

Day 2: Control valve selection

Valve selection and families
Performance and characteristics
Installed vs. inherent characteristics
Gain
Linearize your current installations
Actuators
Pneumatic, electric, hydraulic, which one to choose?
Control or On-Off Actuator
Spring and diaphragm
Piston
Fault position
Orientation
Positioners and accessories
Conventional positioners
Intelligent positioners
Position switch
Locking mechanism
Manual handwheel
Stroke limiter
Installation and maintenance
The right installations
Maintenance
Introduction to Nelprof

May 30-31, 2023

Tuesday/Wednesday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Price: $595/pers. for the 2 days
Includes the book: "La sélection de vannes de contrôle" by Marc Côté
*as well as lunches and dinners

*** The training will be held at the Normandin Hotel ***
Address: 535 Bernières Street,
Lévis (Saint-Nicolas) QC G7A 1C9
Phone number : 418 831-3119

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