Heat Exchanger Essentials

Overview:

Introduction:

This training program will feature the importance and relevance of the important and expensive items of equipment known as heat exchangers that are used in a wide variety of industries. It will familiarise engineers and technicians with the various standards and practices used for the design, manufacture, operation, and maintenance of heat exchangers.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand heat transfer fundamentals.

• Analyze exchanger operational parameters.

• Determine correct troubleshooting techniques.

• Determine the correct selection criteria for heat exchangers.

• Troubleshoot exchange problems.

Targeted Audience:

• Maintenance Professionals.

• Inspection Personnel.

• Process Supervisors.

• Plant Operators.

• Plant/Technical Managers.

Program Outlines:

Unit 1:

Types and Applications of Heat Exchangers:

• Overview and Basic Fundamentals.

• Heat Transfer Fundamentals and Heat Transfer Coefficients.

• Heat Exchanger Types and Application

• Geometry Of Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers (STHE).

• Double Pipes TEMA Nomenclature, Front End Head Types, Shell Types.

• Rear End Types, Double Pipe Units, Selection Guidelines.

Unit 2:

Thermal and Hydraulic Design of Heat Exchangers:

• Sizing and Specifying the Heat Exchanger .       

• Flow vs. Temperature Difference in STHE.

• Temperature Difference in STHE.

• Condensers and Reboilers.

Unit 3:

Mechanical Design of Heat Exchangers:

• Mechanical Design Of Heat Exchangers.

• Basic Design Of Heat Exchangers.

• Special Design Considerations.

• Piping Loads on Exchanger Nozzles.

• Materials of Construction On Heat Exchangers.

• Fabrication of Heat Exchangers.

Unit 4:

Operation and Maintenance of Heat Exchangers:

• Fouling in Heat Exchangers.

• Corrosion and Erosion in Heat Exchangers.

• Heat Exchanger Inspection Methods.

• Operation and Troubleshooting.

• Performance Monitoring and Testing.

• Cost-Effective Maintenance and Repair of Heat Exchangers.

Unit 5:

Performance Enhancement and Optimisation of Heat Exchangers:

• Heat Transfer Augmentation Techniques.

• Finned Tubes.

• Heat Integration Basics.

• Pinch Technology.

• Heat Exchanger Train Optimisation.

• Tube Bundle Replacement - Alternative Enhanced Tube Bundle Designs.