Actuators
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
In this course, you will learn about different types of actuators, including electric, hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, pneumatic piston, and spring and diaphragm actuators; control valve action (rotary and sliding stem, direct and reverse acting); and actuator calibration and troubleshooting.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Describe actuators.
- Identify characteristics of electric actuators.
- Understand hydraulic actuators.
- Understand pneumatic piston actuators.
- Identify characteristics of spring and diaphragm actuators.
- Understand control valve action.
- Understand valve motor duty.
- Describe basic actuator calibration.
- Identify calibration steps for electric and electro-hydraulic actuators.
- Follow procedures for calibrating spring and diaphragm actuators.
- Explain the difference between single- and double-acting pneumatic piston actuators.
- Describe how to troubleshoot actuators.
