Valve construction, operations, and theory.

DOE-STD-1151-2002

1.8

Personnel shall demonstrate familiarity level knowledge of valve construction,

operations, and theory.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Given a drawing of a valve, identify the major component parts.

Given a drawing of a valve, identify which of the following type of valve it is:

Gate/Globe

Relief/Safety

Ball

Check

Describe the construction and principle of operation for the following types of valve

actuators:

Manual

Electric

Pneumatic

Hydraulic

Describe the four basic types of flow control elements employed in valve design.

Given the bridge wall markings from a valve be able to explain:

The type of valve (gate/globe, ball, check, etc.)

Direction of flow

Application

1.9

Personnel shall demonstrate familiarity level knowledge of basic air compressor,

strainer, and filter construction, operations, and theory.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Describe the basic operation of an air compressor.

Describe the following types of strainers and filters, including an example of typical

use:

Cartridge filters

Precoated filters

Bucket strainer

Deep-bed filters

HEPA filters

Duplex strainer