Course: Valves and Actuators (Operation and Maintenance) Center: PETEX - The University of Texas Continuos Education Location: Houston Length: 4-1/2 days Dates:   • May 3-7, 2010 - Houston   • Dec 6-10, 2010 - Houston   • May 2-6, 2011 - Houston   • Dec 5-9, 2011 - Houston Recommended for: Pipeline maintenance technicians Cost: 1.680 $ Course Contents: Introduction to petroleum valves Various types of valves Gate, expanding gate, plug, ball, check, double block and bleed, etc. Introduction to actuators Basic actuators and actuator operation Sizing actuators (overview) Basic mechanical operation Control components and configurations Maintaining actuators safely Electric actuators EIM, Limitorque, Bettis, etc. Slab gas valve disassembly, assembly, and maintenance review Expanding gate valve maintenance review Valve maintenance Valve types and functioning Field lubricants Maintenance Packing Sealants

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