Safety Valves (CPD Certified)
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| Course Date: | Thursday 18th April 2024 |
| Location: | Banbury |
| Programme: | 1 day duration: 9.00 am start - 5pm finish |
| Price: | £640 + vat (per person) |
| BVAA Member Price: | £390 + vat (per person) |
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Course Brief
This 1-day course is designed as a comprehensive introduction to safety valves. This course explains why there is a need for safety valves and the associated regulatory requirements. How safety valves function and how to size and select the correct valve for given duties and specifications. The course employs lectures, demonstrations and problem solving sessions.
Course Objectives
- Learn the main types and operating characteristics of safety valves
- Be able to select and specify the correct safety valve for a given application
- Be aware of legislation covering pressure equipment and safety valves - Receive a full course manual as a permanent record
Who Should Attend
This training course is designed for engineers who use/select and for Technicians who install/service these safety devices. Managers with responsibility for plant and equipment would find an appreciation of the subject and the issues involved useful.
Course Presenter:
- Peter Dix CEng MIMechE is a Chartered Engineer and a Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. He has over thirty years’ experience in the valve industry, working as a Technical Director and General Manager for some of the industry’s biggest companies including IMI, Dresser, Tyco, Alco and Kent Introl. He is currently working as a consultant to the valve industry, and as BVAA’s principal technical consultant and leading lecturer.
- Geoff Newman has over 45 years’ experience in the safety valve industry working mostly with a major safety valve manufacturer in sales roles, technical support, and engineering.
Course Materials: Delegates receive a free copy of the NEW Safety Valves Manual (published 2023).
| Address: | British Valve & Actuator Association 1A Banbury Office Village Noral Way Banbury OX16 2SB United Kingdom |
| Telephone: | 01295 221270 |
How to find us
- Exit M40 at Junction 11, Banbury (A422/A361).
- Follow Hennef way to the Tesco roundabout
- At that roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Southam Road (A423)
- Enter the roundabout – take the 3rd exit onto Noral Way
- Take the first left turn into Banbury Office Village
- Park in visitor parking for BVAA
Please note that parking is very limited, and ensure you park in the allocated visitor spaces for the BVAA, 1A.
Geoff Newman
Course Lecturer
Geoff Newman has over 45 years’ experience in the safety valve industry working mostly with a major safety valve manufacturer in sales roles, technical support, and engineering. Has represented the UK on various Technical Committee’s including chairing the BVAA Valve Working Group, BSI (PVE 12/ PSE 18.6), CEN (TC 69 WG10 convener) and UK leader to ISO (TC 185). As member of CEN TC 69 WG10 was part of the UK delegation that participated in the writing and development of the EN/ISO Standards for safety devices against excessive overpressure (EN/ISO 4126 parts 1 to 7+).
Classroom based training
Our one-day classroom-based courses will follow a similar format:
- Offices open from 8.30am onwards
- The course will start at 9.00am prompt
- There will be a break for lunch, usually 12.30pm - 1.00pm
- Each course will finish at 5.00pm at the latest
We provide a buffet lunch and would be grateful if you could inform us if you have any dietary restrictions or preferences on booking.
Course Materials
Full notes and course materials are supplied. Delegates will also receive a BVAA Manual specific to the course they attend.
Accessibility
Our training facility is on the first floor, with no wheelchair access. On both the ground floor and first floor we have an accessible toilet.
If you have any questions, or would like to discuss your specific requirements before your visit, please contact us on 01295 221270 or email enquiry@bvaa.org.uk.
Where to stay
Premier Inn, Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 5UN
Tel: 0330 175 9013
Website: https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/oxfordshire/banbury/banbury-town-centre-castle-quay.html
Parking: Chargeable off-site parking is available at Castle Quay Shopping Centre (OX16 5UN). Parking is charged at £6.50 for over 5 hours Monday - Saturday. On Sundays & bank holidays parking is charged at £1.00 all day.
Premier Inn, Stroud Park, Ermont Way, Banbury, OX16 4AE
Tel: 0333 321 9439
Website: https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/oxfordshire/banbury/banbury-m40-j11.html
Best Western, Wroxton House Hotel, Wroxton, Banbury, OX15 6QB.
Tel: 01295 73077
Website: https://wroxtonhousehotel.com/
Parking is limited, so if you are staying at a local hotel with your colleagues, it may be worth considering a taxi to our offices.
Need a taxi?
Royal Cars Banbury
Tel: 01295 255555
Website: https://www.royalcarsbanbury.co.uk/
Castle Cars Ltd
Tel: 01295 270011
Website: https://www.castlecarsbanbury.co.uk/
Online Courses
When participating in an online course, you should ensure that you have the hardware and software required in place. You must have an Internet-connected computer with:
- Audio capability - You will need to hear our trainer and be heard.
- Microsoft Teams - All online courses are delivered via Microsoft Teams.
Disclaimer
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The contents of BVAA Training materials should not be construed as professional advice and the publishers disclaim liability for any loss, howsoever caused, arising directly or indirectly from reliance on the information in the material.
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