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Certificate in Basic Directional Control Valves

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Basic Directional Control Valves


About Basic Directional Control Valves

A spool within a cylinder that is either manually or electronically activated makes up a directional control valve. The location of the spool controls whether fluid may flow down the tunnel or not; this frequently happens suddenly, allowing fluid to accelerate and decelerate quickly.

Why is Basic Directional Control Valves important?

One of the most basic components of hydraulic and pneumatic systems is directional control valves (DCVs). DCVs allow the flow of fluid (hydraulic oil, water, or air) from one or more sources into various routes.

Directional control valves offer a pathway for flow to or from other components or sources by allowing fluids or gases to flow into distinct routes from valve ports. One of the most crucial components of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, they are.

Who should take the Basic Directional Control Valves Exam?

  • Anybody who is employed in the oil and gas sector or who works in a sector that is process-oriented.
  • Anyone learning the fundamentals of engineering and thermodynamics.
  • Engineering and design students who study chemical or process design.

Basic Directional Control Valves Certification Course Outline

  1. Overview of Control Valves
  2. Types
  3. Control Valves Characteristics
  4. Control Valve Actuators
  5. Flashing
  6. Cavitation
  7. Control Valve Liquid Sizing
  8. Control Valve Gas Sizing
  9. Control Valve Steam Sizing
  10. Control Valve Installation

Certificate in Basic Directional Control Valves FAQs

The result will be declared immediately on submission.

It will be a computer-based exam. The exam can be taken from anywhere around the world.

You have to score 25/50 to pass the exam.

No there is no negative marking

There will be 50 questions of 1 mark each

You will be required to re-register and appear for the exam. There is no limit on exam retake.

You can directly go to the certification exam page and register for the exam.