In the Oil and Gas industry, effective maintenance strategies are a critical operational requirement. Preventive Maintenance (PM) is defined as “planned maintenance effected to increase the longevity of critical infrastructure” in this highly specialized industry.
Preventative maintenance includes adjustments, cleaning, lubrication, repairs, and replacements. A critical component in the Oil and Gas industry is valves. According to Wikipedia “A valve is a device or natural object that regulates, directs or controls the flow of a fluid by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways”. Valves are a vital part of any piping system, which means they play a key role in this industry segment. They can be used to control flow rates, isolate, protect equipment, and operate in the refining process of Oil, Gas, Hydrogen and other such media. In the Oil and Gas industry, the types of values include ball valves, needle valves, manifold valves, double block & bleed valves.
Preventative valve maintenance, when performed regularly by skilled individuals, can mean the difference between the optimal operation of your facilities or pipeline and an unscheduled shutdown. Because every second of downtime means lost revenue, the ability to safely service valves that are inline and under pressure, without a shutdown, becomes essential to any operator whose goal is to run their facility as safely, efficiently and profitably as possible.
ValvePro is a training program designed to help students acquire advanced knowledge of valve components and functions and practice hands-on skills to properly maintain valves and increase overall pipeline integrity. ValvePro graduates will gain the knowledge and skill set to increase valve life span, reduce fugitive emissions and optimize efficiency at their facility. They will also benefit from enhancing their awareness of potentially hazardous situations and improving work practices.
Class One System can provide the Oil and Gas industry with internationally recognized industry-valued training certification. Contact Us today to find out more.
References
https://www.valves.co.uk/
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