Industrial Valve Inspection, Testing & Maintenance
This advanced course provides a practical and technical understanding of industrial valves, focusing on valve types, functions, inspection, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and compliance with API 598 – Valve Inspection and Testing standards
- Online – Microsoft Teams
- 30 – 31 July 2026
- 2 CPD Points
- Price : R 8 999.00
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
Understand valve types, construction, and operating principles
Interpret API 598 inspection and testing requirements
Perform valve inspection, hydrostatic, pneumatic, and seat leakage tests
Identify valve defects, failure modes, and root causes
Apply valve maintenance and repair best practices
Evaluate valve performance under operating conditions
Introduction to Industrial Valves
- Role of valves in industrial systems
- Valve terminology and classifications
- Pressure, temperature, and flow considerations
- Valve codes and standards overview
Types of Valves and Applications
- Gate valves
- Globe valves
- Ball valves
- Butterfly valves
- Check valves
- Plug valves
- Control valves
- Safety relief valves
Valve Components and Construction
- Body, bonnet, stem, seat, disc, actuator
- Sealing materials and trim selection
- Valve end connections and pressure ratings
- Material selection criteria
API 598 Standard – Valve Inspection and Testing
- Scope and purpose of API 598
- Inspection requirements before testing
- Shell pressure testing
- Backseat testing
- Low-pressure closure testing
- High-pressure closure testing
- Air seat leakage testing
- Leakage acceptance criteria
Valve Testing Procedures
- Hydrostatic test methods
- Pneumatic test methods
- Test equipment and calibration
- Pressure gauges and instrumentation
- Test documentation and reporting
Valve Inspection Techniques
- Visual inspection methods
- Dimensional verification
- NDT methods for valves
- Seat and seal integrity assessment
- Surface defect identification
Valve Installation and Commissioning
- Pre-installation inspection
- Alignment and torque requirements
- Installation errors to avoid
- Functional testing after installation
Valve Maintenance and Repair
- Preventive maintenance planning
- Predictive monitoring methods
- Valve disassembly and reassembly
- Seat replacement and lapping techniques
- Packing and gasket replacement
Valve Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting
- Common valve failure modes
- Leakage problems diagnosis
- Stem seizure and actuator failure
- Corrosion, erosion, cavitation issues
- Root cause analysis case studies
Safety, Compliance and Documentation
- Safe valve testing practices
- Pressure testing hazards
- Regulatory compliance requirements
- Inspection reports and traceability records