An Introduction to the Valve Industry

Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 1:30-3:30pm

Brought to you by the Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA), An Introduction to the Valve Industry is the ideal short course for newcomers to the process industries, as well as others who have had little exposure to the world of valves—or simply need a refresher on valve basics.

Topics covered in An Introduction to the Valve Industry include:

•    The history of valves
•    Identification of major valve types
•    Industries in which valves are used
•    Valve standards organizations
•    Pressure and class ratings
•    Testing requirements
•    Materials used in valve bodies
•    Valve trim materials
•    Actuation
•    End connections
•    Common valve problems
•    Valve selection questions

Our presenter is Greg Johnson, President of United Valve, a valve repair, modification and testing facility located in Houston, TX. He is chairman of the VMA Education & Training Committee, which has been instrumental in launching VMA’s “Valve Ed” program, including a 1-day “Valves & Actuators 101” course. (The next full-day education session will be held in Baton Rouge, LA on Oct. 28, 2010.)

Johnson is also a frequent contributor to VALVE MAGAZINE, writing on a wide variety of topics, including maintenance and repair, quality issues and standards, and he is a member of the VMA Communications Committee. He is the recipient of a VMA Service Award for his extensive volunteer work for the association. In addition, United Valve is a member of the Valve Repair Council and Johnson serves on its board of directors. He has also has been an active member of the API Piping Subcommittee for 20 years and is a participant in ISO valve standards activities. As a member of the Manufacturers Standardization Society, he serves as chairman of Committee 310, “Valve Modification,” and serves on the MSS board of directors.

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