ACT 101: Actuation Fundamentals & Troubleshooting Workshop A course in valve actuation that covers the types, sizing issues, and common problems faced.

The 2-hour Troubleshooting & Assembly Workshop is an eye opening experience!

Tentative Schedule: 11:30am - 4:00pm (lunch provided)

Topics

• Actuation Fundamentals:
  • Types:
    • Manual
    • Air Operated
    • Electric Operated
      • Interpreting Wiring Diagrams
  • Actuator Sizing
    • Determining Factors
    • How to use Torque Charts
    • Direct Mount vs Brackets and Couplings
    • Normally Open or Normally Closed?
• Topworks: Why do we need them and what do they do? 
  • Limit Switches,
  • Speed Controls,
  • Proximity Switches,
  • Mufflers,
  • Solenoid Valves,
  • Positioners (3-15 PP and 4-20Ma)
• Troubleshooting & Assembly Workshop
  • Assemble and Cycle actuated valves.
  • Convert from Spring Return to Double Acting and from Fail Open to Fail Closed.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctioning units to determine what is wrong with them.
    • Determine Plant Air and Electric Requirements.
    • Troubleshoot Switch positions not matching ball or disc position.
    • Troubleshoot solenoid valve installations.
    • Change orientation of Pistons to reverse actuator rotation.
    • Troubleshoot Positioner setting for both  4-20 ma and 3-15 psi.
    • Properly set Limit Switches.