API 6D Ball Valves & API 600 Gate Valves

This is a comprehensive course on Valve Selection, Design, Manufacturing, Operation, Maintenance, Technical Evaluation, Procurement, Testing and Installation…

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Level: Intermediate
Type: Classroom

API 6D Ball Valves & API 600 Gate Valves

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About Training

This is a comprehensive course on Valve Selection, Design, Manufacturing, Operation, Maintenance, Technical Evaluation, Procurement, Testing and Installation of Isolating Valves including, Ball & Gate Valves used in the process and refinery industries.

The course will provide details on the relevant International Design, Testing standards, such as API6D, API600, ASME B16.34 and ISO5208. Covering Process and Utility services at elevated, normal and cryogenic temperatures.

The Manufacturing/Testing Procedures essential to create a valve that meets Industry Standards, will be reviewed and discussed.

There will be numerous examples and case studies, presented to show compatibility of materials, both metallic and non-metallic, for pressure containment, strength and sealing capability.

Delegates will be exposed to specialist sub suppliers of sealing materials, end connectors and testing and valve refurbishment services.

Training Objectives

For those engineers, this course will provide a broad understanding of the Selection, Design, Manufacturing, Operation, Maintenance, Technical Evaluation, Procurement, Testing and Instalation of the major Isolating Valves and an excellent base for further learning.
For those responsible for valve selection, delegates will be made aware or the subtle design differences and the commercial impact.

Audiences

The course is designed for professionals who want to improve their knowledge of Isolation Valve selection, design, technical evaluation, procurement, manufacturing, testing, installation, operation and maintenance of Isolating valves for the Oil and Gas Industries. Job Titles Include:

Mechanical Engineer Piping Engineer
Maintenance Engineer Instrument Engineer
Project Engineer
Process Engineer
Plant Engineer
Valve Package/Procurement Engineer
Operation Engineer

Delegates need to bring Scientific Calculator and Laptop with Microsoft Excel installed and Microsoft as the operating system.

Instructor

Peter Smith

Peter Smith is a Piping and Valve Consultant, with over 40 years of experience in the Oil and Gas Industry. He has worked as a Principal Piping and Valve Consultant on Concepts, FEEDs, EPC and Construction Projects, Onshore, Offshore, FPSO and FLNG.
Specialist in weight and cost reduction initiatives for Piping Systems.
Member of ASME

Daily Aims

DAY 1 & 2

1. Introduction to Isolating Valves (day 1 and 2)

General description
Valve types (Ball and Gate)
Principle components

2. Standards for Valves

API6D
API600
ASME B16.34
ISO5208

Case studies with Ball/Gate Valve Manufacturer
Case Studies with Valve Refurbishment Specialist
Case Study with Valve Testing Specialist

3. Ball Valves and Gate Valves

Body types
Materials of Construction
Wall thickness calculation
CV of Valve types
Components
Sealing
Testing
Maintenance

DAY 3

Summarize Day 1 and 2

Selection of Sealing components
Selection of end connections
Case Study - Specialist Sealing Supplier
Case Study - Specialist End Connection

Test - 25 Questions
Questions and Answers

Training Schedule

Upcoming Trainings Past Trainings

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Why Choose This Training

Credibility

Align with API/ASME standards. Trusted by major operators.

Expert Instructors

Led by industry veterans with real field experience.

Real Case Studies

Practical application of concepts through real world scenarios.

Practical Skills

Hands on calculations and decision making for FFS outcomes.

Trusted by Operators

Delivered to Aramco, ADNOC, SABIC, and other major operators.

Global Training Standard

Recognized across major industries by PetroSync's proven approach.

Professional Training Aligned with Industry Standards

Practical, industry ready training designed for real work environments

Free Consultation

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