Heat exchanger is equipment used to transfer heat from one fluid to another. It has extensive domestic and industrial applications. The emphasis in course will be on the best practices for efficient operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of widely used types of heat exchangers.

 

Objectives:

 

At the end of Heat Exchangers Operation & Maintenance course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the different heat transfer methods.
• Identify the factors that affect heat transfer.
• Understand the heat transfer modes equations.
• Identify the different classifications of heat exchangers.
• Identify the two broad categories of heat exchangers.
• Describe some of the equipment that belong to the different categories of heat exchangers.
• Describe the major differences between condensers, shell-and-tube heat exchangers and direct contact heat exchangers.
• Describe air cooled heat exchangers.
• Describe air cooled steam condensers.
• Identify fin-fan coolers ― Discuss their advantages and disadvantages and ― Describe the major component parts and their functions.

 

Scope:

This course covers:

• Heat Transfer: -

• Introduction
• Heat Transfer Methods
• Factors that Affect Heat Transfer
• Heat Transfer Modes Equations.

• Classification of Heat Exchangers: -

• Introduction
• Classification According to Transfer Processes
• Classification According to Number of Fluids
• Classification According to Surface Compactness
• Classification According to Construction Features
• Classification According to Flow Arrangements
• Classification According to Heat Transfer Mechanisms

• Categories of Heat Exchangers: -

• Categories of Heat Exchangers
• Condensers
• Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers

• Air Cooled Heat Exchangers: -

• Air Cooled Heat Exchangers
• Air Cooled Steam Condenser
• Fin-Fan Coolers

• Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers: -

• Types of Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers

• Maintenance and Repairs

• Fouling in Heat Exchangers
• Maintenance of Heat Exchangers
• Maintenance Preparation
• Cleaning Large Heat Exchangers
• Locating Leaks in Large Heat Exchangers
• Sealing or Stopping Leakage
• Tube Replacement
• Maintenance of Smaller Heat Exchangers
• Servicing Small Heat Exchangers
• Maintenance and Inspection of an Air Cooled
• Heat Exchanger
• Troubleshooting Heat Exchanger Problems

 

Target Audience:

All maintenance crew and maintenance supervisors.

 

Test:

A multiple-choice test is administered at the conclusion of the program. Incorrectly answered questions will be reviewed with student to ensure understanding before completion of course.

 

Course Materials:

All participants are issued a Training Manual (Student Guide).

 

Course Completion Certificate:

Program participants who successfully complete the course are issued a certificate of completion.