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Introducing the FCS YouTube Channel

Published by James Wiggins at September 21, 2018

The FCS YouTube channel provides highlights of training conducted by our world-class Instructors.  Our first video is a discussion of typical GE main stop valves, presented by Mike McClintock of Fossil Consulting Services, Inc.  Mike is a Vice President with FCS who has conducted hundreds of hours of classroom, plant and simulator training sessions over his twenty three years with the company.

After a brief introduction, the Typical GE Main Stop Valve Discussion video provides an overview of the following:

  • Cross section of typical GE Main Stop Valve
  • Sealing the Main Stop Valve Stem
  • Pressure Seal Head
  • Valve Stem Bushing
  • Valve Backseat
  • Valve Disk

The video can be found at https://youtu.be/pu-A4eVF0do

 

James Wiggins
James Wiggins
James Wiggins is a Vice President at FCS. After nearly a decade as a US Navy operator and mechanic, He shifted focus to providing operational readiness services and training to energy-producing plants and process facilities. With 15+ years of industry-related experience, he possesses a wealth of knowledge and is passionate about providing value to his customers.

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