Heat Exchangers - Mechanical Design and Specification
ICTD International Centre for Training and Development
ICTD International Centre for Training and Development
Coursalytics is an independent platform to find, compare, and book executive courses. Coursalytics is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or otherwise affiliated with any business school or university.
Full disclaimer.Who should attend
This course is intended for mechanical engineers, facility engineers, plant engineers, and design engineers who are involved in the design of heat transfer equipment utilized in petroleum facilities.
About the course
This course will prepare you for mechanical systems operation and maintenance of heat transfer equipment. There will be an emphasis on mechanical components design, material selection, specification, and performance evaluation in this course. All types of exchangers are addressed including shell and tube, plate, brazed aluminum, air coolers, and fired heaters.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the delegates will be able to:
- Learn about designing, specifying and comprehending the basics of fabrication for heat transfer equipment used in the petroleum industry.
- Learn about identifying and selecting the most appropriate type of heat transfer equipment for the application.
- Learn about developing an understanding of the process design calculations for sizing and positioning heat transfer equipment.
- Learn about preventing common problems with heat exchangers
Course Outline
Day 1
Types and Applications of Heat Exchangers
- Types
- Shell-and-tube heat exchangers
- Air coolers
- Plate-frame exchangers
- Compact plate-fin exchangers
- Applications
- Single-phase
- Boiling/evaporating
- Condensation
Fundamentals of Heat Exchanger Performance
- Energy balance
- Rating methods
- F-LMTD
- e-NTU
- Incremental computer-based
- Pressure drop
- Performance margins
- Fouling factors
- Cleanliness factors
Day 2
Heat Exchanger Selection Criteria
- Cost
- Operating Conditions
- Transient
- Maintenance needs
- Cleaning schedule
- Material selection
- Fluid compatibility
- Mechanical considerations
- Temperature and pressure
Single-phase Applications
- Heat transfer coefficients
- Pressure drop
- Extended surfaces
- Enhancements
- Tube inserts
Day 3
Boiling Applications
- Boiling fundamentals
- Pool boiling
- Flow boiling
- Two-phase pressure drop
- Typical services
- Refrigerant evaporators
- Re-boilers
Condensing Applications
- Condensing fundamentals
- Film condensation
- Condensing regimes
- Pressure drop considerations
- Condenser geometries
Day 4
Operational Problems
- Fouling
- Vibration
- Venting and draining
- Re-boiler problems
- Instability
- Film boiling
- Temperature pinch
Day 5
Troubleshooting
- Use of field data
- Accuracy of measurements
- Accuracy of performance models
- Inspections
- Typical mechanical defects/degradation
Course Methodology
A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes:
- (30%) Based on Case Studies
- (30%) Techniques
- (30%) Role Play
- (10%) Concepts
- Pre-test and Post-test
- Variety of Learning Methods
- Lectures
- Case Studies and Self Questionaires
- Group Work
- Discussion
- Presentation
Videos and materials
Heat Exchangers - Mechanical Design and Specification at ICTD International Centre for Training and Development
Because of COVID-19, many providers are cancelling or postponing in-person programs or providing online participation options.
We are happy to help you find a suitable online alternative.