What you'll learn:
- Understand control valves working principles for successful operation of your plant and piping systems
- Understand control valve construction details (bonnet, stem, disc, seat, packing, body, actuator, positioner…)
- Identify and know the principles of operation of common control valve actuators (diaphragm, piston, rack and pinion, scotch yoke)
- Dismantle and assemble various types of control valves and actuators using 3D and 2D models
- Understand how single acting and double acting pneumatic actuators work through graphics and 3D animations
- Know how to convert a single acting spring return actuator to a double acting actuator and vice versa
- Understand the concept of failure mode in control valves : Fail Open "FO", Fail Closed "FC", Fail As Is "FAI"
- Understand the concept of "Air-to-push-up" and Air-to-push-down"
- Understand the concept of "direct-acting" and "reverse-acting"
- Know how to convert a fail close actuator to a fail open actuator and vice versa
- Understand the concept of valve flow coefficient "Cv" and familiarize yourself with the various units
- Know how to determine flowrate and pressure drop through control valves for different valve lifts
- Know how to match the valve characteristics to the process
- Know how to construct the installation curve for a given control valve
- Understand the effect of selecting a control valve larger than necessary
- Understand the effect of differential pressure on the valve lift and actuator operation
- Differentiate between fast opening, linear and equal percentage valve characteristics
- Understand how valve positioners operate
- Know the different types of valve positioners (P/P, I/P, force balance, motion balance, digital…)
- Understand when a positioner should be fitted
- Understand the working principles of I/P converters and how they are used in control valves
- Put your knowledge to the test at the end of each section with a valuable technical quiz (190+ questions and solved problems)
Control Valves, Actuators & Positioners Masterclass: Design, Operation, and Maintenance
The Complete Practical Guide for Engineers, Technicians & Maintenance Professionals
Control valves, actuators, and positioners are the backbone of process automation and plant reliability. This comprehensive course delivers the technical expertise and hands-on skills you need to select, size, install, operate, and maintain all types of control valves and their essential accessories.
Who Should Take This Course?
Engineers (process, mechanical, instrumentation)
Valve mechanics and maintenance personnel
Instrument technicians
Anyone responsible for the selection, sizing, commissioning, or operation of control valves, actuators, and positioners
What You’ll Learn
Valve, Actuator, and Positioner Fundamentals:
Role and function of control valves in process plants
Working principles and construction details of key equipment:
Sliding stem and rotary control valves (fast opening, linear, equal percentage)
3-port mixing and diverting valves
Diaphragm, piston, rack & pinion, and scotch yoke actuators (single/double acting, FO/FC)
Pneumatic and digital positioners (force balance, motion balance)
I/P converters
Hands-On Skills & Troubleshooting:
Dismantle and assemble various valve and actuator types using 2D/3D models
Convert actuator configurations (single to double acting, FO/FC)
Convert valve/actuator assemblies between fail open and fail close
Construct installation curves and calculate flowrate/pressure drop for different valve lifts
Match valve characteristics to applications and analyze effects of improper sizing
Assess the impact of differential pressure on valve lift and actuator response
Determine when and how to fit positioners for optimal performance
Real-World Practice:
Extensive 3D animations, graphics, and cross-sectional views for virtual practical exposure
Process examples and solved problems covering real plant scenarios
Course Features
Interactive learning with 3D animations, cross-sectional graphics, and real-world process examples
Step-by-step assembly, conversion, and troubleshooting guides
Comprehensive technical quiz with 190+ questions (True/False, multiple choice, image-based, solved problems)
Downloadable resources and reference materials
Lifetime access: Study at your own pace, anytime
Instructor support via Udemy Q&A
By the End of This Course, You Will:
Confidently select, size, assemble, and maintain control valves, actuators, and positioners
Troubleshoot and optimize valve/actuator assemblies for any process application
Match valve characteristics to specific process needs and avoid common sizing pitfalls
Understand when to use positioners and how to ensure reliable control performance
Test your knowledge with a comprehensive technical quiz and practical examples
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COURSE UPDATES
June 25
We have added new video lectures. In addition, new quizzes are being added to help you test your knowledge and emphasize the key learning points. The quiz will include:
True/False questions
Multi-choice questions
Images, cross-sectionnal views
Solved problems
and much more...
When you think you’ve got a good grasp on a topic within the course, you can test your knowledge by taking the quiz. If you pass, wonderful ! If not, you can review the videos and notes again or ask us for help in the Q&A section.
