Piping and Values Fundamentals For the Water and Wastewater Maintenance Operator

Piping and valves are very essential parts of any industrial and practical engineering application. Design and protection of pipelines components and their construction and mechanical integrity as well as the selection of valves are in fact one of the very important practices of most engineers and technicians. This course covers the designing details of piping and valves according the relevant codes in order to achieve the best efficiency and reliability. The course also addresses the construc­tion and protection used in pipelines and valves and the mechanical integrity needed for reliable and safe operations.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the delegates will be able to:

• Understand the basics and fundamental backgrounds about fluid flow in pipes and valves and all various components of pipeline systems
• Enumerate the different types of valves
• Review current codes and standards relating to piping and valves design, construction and mechanical integrity
• Recognize the materials and construction of pipelines and valves
• Determine the mechanical integrity of pipelines and valves needed for safe and reliable pipe­lines operation

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed to meet the needs of operators, technicians, engineers, and managers who are involved with design and operation of pipelines and valves.

Course Outline

Day 1
Fundamentals

• Classifications of valves
• Valve selection guidelines
• Pipes and pipelines: definitions and explanation

Valve Types, Design and Construction

Day 2
Pressure Valves and Safety

• Check valves
• Safety and relief valves
• Self acting reducing valve
• Air relief valve
• Foot valve

Control and Automation

• Check valves
• Safety and relief valves
• Self acting reducing valve
• Air relief valve
• Foot valve

Day 3
Pipes

• Iron and steel pipes
• Fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) pipes
• Thermoplastic pipes
• Pipe joints and couplings
• Expansion and contraction joints
• Corrosion and cathodic protection
• Corrosion of stainless steel
• Valve corrosion
• Protective coatings and linings

Day 4
Pipelines/ Pipe Work

• Pipeline cleaning
• Pipe cutting and bending
• Pipeline inspection and evaluation

Day 5
Performance and Calculations

• Flow of liquids through pipes
• Flow of mixtures through pipes
• Compressible flow in pipes
• Cavitation
• Noise control

Course Methodology

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes:

• (30%) Based on Case Studies
• (30%) Techniques
• (30%) Role Play
• (10%) Concepts
• Pre-test and Post-test
• Variety of Learning Methods
• Lectures
• Case Studies and Self Questionaires
• Group Work
• Discussion
• Presentation

Course Fees

This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-Outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Course Timings

Daily Course Timings
08:00 - 08:20 Morning Coffee / Tea
08:20 - 10:00 First Session
10:00 - 10:20 Coffee / Tea / Snacks
10:20 - 12:20 Second Session
12:20 - 13:30 Lunch Break & Prayer Break
13:30 - 15:00 Last Session