Introduction
This course 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 design, manufacture, operation, and maintenance of heat exchangers.
To all these engineers with diverse backgrounds and expertise, the principle of heat exchangers design and codes will allow them to understand the recommended practices. This course will cover all these aspects with respect to engineering design in general and shell and tube exchangers in particular.
This course will feature:
- Heat Exchangers Design Characteristics
- Understanding of Heat Transfer principles
- Integration of network facilities
- International Codes in fabrication, operation, and maintenance activities
- Integration of fouling considerations and performance monitoring
Course Objectives of Heat Exchangers
By the end of this course, 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
Target Audiance of Heat Exchangers
This course will benefit all levels of personnel in a process plant environment. It will enable them to understand the design considerations, construction details and operational parameters associated with process heat exchangers.
This course is suitable to a wide range of electrical engineering professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Maintenance Professionals
- Inspection Personnel
- Process Supervisors
- Plant Operators
- Plant/Technical Managers
Course Outlines of Heat Exchangers
Day One
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
Day Two
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
Day Three
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
Day Four
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
Day Five
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
About Dubai
Dubai, located on the Persian Gulf, is one of the seven United Arab Emirates and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The discovery of oil in the region has made Dubai extremely wealthy, allowing it to build the glittering skyscrapers that it is now famous for. That wealth is strongly in evidence in Dubai and visitors will see luxurious buildings and supercars aplenty. Perfect beaches and endless shopping opportunities are to key to Dubai's attractions. Flights to Dubai open up the city's cultural attractions to tourists, with beautiful mosques, museums and art galleries scattered throughout this ultra-modern metropolis.
Things to do and places to visit in Dubai
Dubai's wealth has made it famous for building ever taller buildings and creating artificial islands off its shores. The city's hotels are luxurious and shoppers will love its extensive shopping malls which showcase all the world's top brands. Dubai's attractions don't end there. Dubai also caters to adventure lovers, who can jump in a 4x4 or on a board to speed over dunes outside the city. Local culture mustn't be forgotten either, and visitors have wonderful mosques to visit and old districts to explore. All that combined means that a flight to Dubai is sure to lead to an unforgettable holiday.
When visiting Dubai, be sure to:
- Go to the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
- Admire the intricately beautiful Grand Mosque, which has the tallest minaret in the city.
- Understand the local history and culture with a visit to the Dubai Museum.
- Discover objects from the 6th century at Jumeirah Archaeological Site.
- Go skiing – That's not a joke, the Mall of the Emirates houses a snowdome.
- Go shopping at the Mall of the Emirates or the Dubai Mall.
- Explore the desert surrounding the city – either by 4x4 or atop a camel.
- Eat fantastic seafood at Dubai Marina.
- Cool off at the Wild Wadi Waterpark.
- Marvel at gorgeous Arabic calligraphy at Jumeirah Mosque, the biggest in the city.
- Take a yacht tour around the artificial islands of Palm Jumeirah.
- Haggle for souvenirs in one of the city's souks.
- Wander around the traditional building in Bastakiya District.