Actuation Basics - Electric and Pneumatic Actuators for Quarter-turn Valves Webinar

Actuation Basics – Electric and Pneumatic Actuators for Quarter-turn Valves
September 24 at 1 pm CDT
Free webinar for members

This one-hour webinar will introduce the basics of actuation that will appear in MEP Design focusing on quarter-turn style valves.  The presentation will delve into how the actuators operate from a mechanical standpoint while highlighting the codes and standards that apply to design.  Electric and pneumatic actuation will be discussed in detail – highlighting the differences in styles of actuators, their varying applications, cost, as well as reliability.  A detailed analysis will be conducted as to the benefits as well as disadvantages of each style of actuator.

Upon successful completion of the course learners will be able to:

• Know the differences between the three types of actuation styles – hydraulic, electric, and pneumatic.
• Understand the basics of design for electric actuators.  
• Understand valve selection, installation, and operation performance ratings (NEMA) for valve actuators.
• Understand the basics of design for pneumatic actuators –discussing in detail spring return and double acting actuators.
• Be able to list a comparison of electric and pneumatic actuation.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, certain ASPE Education events are complimentary to ASPE Members.

Fees: 

Members - FREE!
Nonmembers - $130