Valve Basics Seminar & Exhibition
Oct. 28, 2010
7:00 am to 5:30 pm
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Baton Rouge, LA
The Valve Basics Seminar & Exhibition was created especially for industry newcomers and those who need to learn valve and actuator fundamentals. The one-day program will appeal to individuals working in the many industries that use valves and actuators, the distributors who sell these products, and new hires at companies that make valves, actuators and other products used in the flow control stream. The program consists of 6 full hours of education, and all attendees who complete the course will receive a certificate and 0.6 continuing education units from VMA.
The registration fee for this one-day event includes: Valves & Actuators 101(6 hours total); a manual with half-page color slides, additional instructor notes, glossary and review questions; entry into the tabletop exhibition; all meal functions--breakfast, lunch, two refreshment breaks and an afternoon reception; plus a Certificate of Completion.
Contact
Judy Tibbs if you have any additional questions about this event.
Early-bird registration (up to Aug. 31, 2010): $295 for 1st registrant; then $275 each for additional registrants from same company
After Aug. 31, 2010: $325 for 1st registrant; then $305 each for additional registrants from same company
Entry to exhibit hall only: $75 each (does not include education sessions or materials)
Early-bird registration (up to Aug. 31, 2010): Tabletop exhibit - $450 for VMA/VRC members; $550 for non-members*
After Aug. 31, 2010: Tabletop exhibit - $495 for VMA/VRC members; $595 for non-members*
Additional personnel above 2 included: $75 each (does not include education sessions or materials)
*NON-MEMBER EXHIBITORS: Please contact Judy Tibbs to find out if you qualify before registering. Companies must be able to qualify for VMA or VRC membership in order to exhibit. Distributors may not exhibit unless under the qualifying company's banner. Click here to learn more about membership qualifications.
SCHEDULE & PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
7:00 to 8:00 am Continental breakfast and registration
8:00 to 8:10 am Welcome: William Sandler, President, Valve Manufacturers Association, Washington, DC, and Greg Johnson, Chairman, VMA Education & Training Committee
8:10 to 9:50 am Valves & Actuators 101 – morning session
- Introduction & Multi-turn Valves: Greg Johnson, United Valve, Houston, TX
- Quarter-turn Valves: Leon Brooks, Cameron Valves & Measurement, Houston, TX
- Check Valves: Jeff Kane, DFT Inc., Exton, PA
- Pressure Relief Valves: Dan Angelino, Farris Engineering (a div. of CWFC), Brecksville, OH
We begin the session with a broad overview of the valve industry and some of its rich history. Next, wemove on to detailed discussions of the major valve types, including gate, globe, check, ball, plug, butterfly and pressure relief, to give attendees valuable knowledge that can be applied in their daily PVF work, whether in sales, as a specifying engineer or an end-user.
9:50 to 10:10 am Coffee Break
10:10 to 11:45 am Valves & Actuators 101 (continued)
11:45 am to 1:15 pm Lunch / Exhibits open
Valves, actuators, controls and other products used in the flow control chain will be displayed in tabletop exhibits, providing attendees with the opportunity to ask industry manufacturers, suppliers, and valve service and repair companies about the products and services they provide.
1:15 to 2:45 pm Valves & Actuators 101 – afternoon session
- Actuators: Ed Holtgraver, CEO, QTRCO, Inc., Tomball, TX, and Paul Souza, Training Liaison, AUMA Actuators, Inc., Canonsburg, PA
- Control Valves: Keith Chapman, Central Region Manager, Samson Controls, Inc., Kansas City, KS
- Valve Performance & Components: Greg Johnson, President, United Valve, Houston, TX
The lesson on Actuators presents the various actions, such as linear, rotary, etc., that are used to operate the valve types discussed in the morning lessons. The presenters will describe the actuator types, such as electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc., which provide these actions. The Actuator lesson stops short of recommending the optimum actuator selection for a user's application, but it does impart sufficient information to enable users to be aware of their options and to have a firm understanding of how each actuator type may apply to their specific needs.
In our lesson on Control Valves, our presenter defines control valves and explains what they do. Then, he describes typical control valve components, including variations and types of control valves. The discussion will briefly touch on linear valves, actuators and positioners.
The final lesson - Valve Performance & Components - examines important topics useful for anyone working in the industries that make and use valves, including valve standards, basic piping information and application issues that are critical to effective valve specification and usage.
2:45 to 3:15 pm Refreshment Break / Exhibits open
3:15 to 4:30 pm Valves & Actuators 101 (continued)
4:30 to 5:30 pm Reception / Exhibits open and Completion Certificates awarded
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