Course Catalogue.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Analyze and apply the principles of heat exchanger design effectively.
• Assess the feasibility and application of various heat exchanger systems.
• Select and size system components for optimal performance.
• Address operational challenges with tailored maintenance solutions.
• Implement strategies to enhance the efficiency and reliability of heat exchangers.

Description
Understanding the design of heat exchanger systems is essential for ensuring efficient thermal management in various industrial processes. Gaining a solid foundation in heat transfer and fluid flow principles equips you with the ability to assess and optimize these systems for enhanced performance. This knowledge is not just technical; it’s vital to ensuring that industrial processes run smoothly and effectively, minimizing risks and maximizing operational efficiency.

Participants will delve into the intricacies of shell and tube heat exchangers, focusing on selecting materials and components tailored to specific applications. By exploring the impact of operational challenges such as fouling, scaling, corrosion, and erosion, you will learn how to mitigate these issues through effective maintenance and repair strategies. The insights gained will allow you to make informed decisions that directly contribute to the longevity and reliability of heat exchanger systems.

Who Should Attend
Professionals directly involved in selecting, procuring, and operating heat exchangers across various industries are the ideal participants for this course. Engineers tasked with designing and maintaining these essential systems will particularly benefit from the valuable insights provided. Whether you are a project engineer, plant and maintenance engineer, or facility engineer, the knowledge gained will enhance your ability to ensure optimal heat exchanger performance.

Process engineers seeking a deeper understanding of heat transfer principles and their practical applications will find this course highly beneficial. The course also offers critical knowledge for engineering technologists involved in the day-to-day operations of industrial systems, empowering them to make informed decisions that improve system efficiency.

Course Syllabus

Course Outline

• Fundamentals of Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow: Choice of Working Fluid
• Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Configurations (STHE) according to TEMA
• Components of STHE: Tube Bundle, Baffles, Nozzles
• Thermal Design and Effectiveness
• Hydraulic Design: Fluid Flow and Pumping Power Calculation
• Material Selection and Fabrication Techniques
• Specifics of Other Types of Heat Exchangers: Plate Types and Air-Cooled Types
• Performance Validation
• Problems in Operation: Fouling, Scaling, Corrosion and Erosion
• Maintenance and Repairs: Tube Leaking and Re-tubing
• Summary and Conclusions