Course Description
Heat Exchangers: Types, Applications, Design, Operation & Maintenance Training Course provides a detailed understanding of heat exchanger technologies used across power plants, petrochemical, and process industries. Equipment such as shell-and-tube, air-cooled, and plate heat exchangers play a critical role in heat transfer and overall system efficiency.
This heat exchangers training course focuses on the principles of heat transfer, design characteristics, and the relationship between thermal and hydraulic parameters that influence performance. Participants will gain insights into selecting the right exchanger type, understanding design standards, and applying best practices for operation and maintenance.
The course also addresses common operational challenges such as fouling, corrosion, and performance degradation. Through practical case studies and workshops, participants will learn troubleshooting techniques and methods to improve efficiency. This training course supports professionals in achieving reliable performance and preventing failures in heat exchanger systems.
What you will achieve
Heat Exchangers Training Course objectives are designed to develop practical knowledge of design, operation, and maintenance of heat exchanger systems. This training course equips participants with the skills required to improve performance and reliability.
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand heat exchanger design guidelines and relevant specifications
- Analyze thermal and hydraulic performance parameters
- Select appropriate heat exchanger types based on application requirements
- Apply sizing and rating principles for different exchanger designs
- Identify operational issues such as fouling and performance deterioration
- Implement effective troubleshooting and corrective techniques
- Understand inspection practices related to corrosion, erosion, and integrity
- Improve operational efficiency through performance monitoring and optimization
How the course is delivered
Heat Exchangers Training Course learning methods combine theoretical knowledge with practical application to ensure effective understanding and skill development. The course is delivered using structured and interactive techniques.
Participants will engage in expert-led lectures covering heat transfer principles, exchanger design, and operational practices. Workshops and case studies provide practical insights into real-world challenges, including fouling, corrosion, and system inefficiencies.
Interactive worked examples allow participants to apply concepts such as thermal design, hydraulic calculations, and troubleshooting techniques. Group discussions encourage knowledge sharing and exploration of operational issues faced in industrial environments.
Practical exercises reinforce key learning points, ensuring participants can confidently apply heat exchanger operation and maintenance strategies to improve performance and reliability.
Designed for
Heat Exchangers Training Course is designed for technical professionals involved in the operation, inspection, and maintenance of heat exchanger systems. It supports individuals responsible for ensuring efficient heat transfer and equipment reliability.
This training course is suitable for:
- Maintenance Professionals
- Inspection Personnel
- Process Supervisors
- Plant Operators
- Plant and Technical Managers
- It is particularly beneficial for professionals working with heat exchanger design and maintenance, helping them enhance system performance, reduce downtime, and prevent operational failures.
Daily programme
- Heat Exchanger Types and Applications: Choice of Working Fluid
- Heat Transfer Fundamentals and Heat Transfer Rates
- Heat Exchanger Elements: Tube Bundles, Tube Sheets, Baffles and Nozzles
- TEMA Nomenclature of Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers (STHE)
- Air Cooled Heat Exchangers (ACHE) and Plate Heat Exchangers (PHE)
- Condensers, Evaporators and Reboilers
- Flow vs. Temperature Difference in STHE
- Thermal Specification of Heat Exchangers: Sizing and Rating
- Hydraulic Design of STE: Fluid velocity and Pumping Power Calculation
- Aerodynamic Design of ACHE: Sizing of Fans and Drive
- Sizing and Specifying of PHE Units: Compabloc Design
- Workshop: Case Studies, Examples & Solutions
- Mechanical Design of Heat Exchangers
- Calculation of Basic Elements of STHE
- Piping Loads on Exchanger Nozzles
- Material selection and Construction of Heat Exchangers
- Fabrication Technologies of Heat Exchangers
- Workshop: Case Studies, Examples & Solutions
- Fouling and scaling in tubes and shells: Problem Solutions and Remedies
- Inspection Techniques of Vital Elements of Heat Exchangers
- Corrosion & Erosion Reduction Techniques, Fitness for Service Analysis (FFS)
- Control in Operation: Tube Vibration & Troubleshooting
- Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair Techniques: Tube Plugging and Re-tubing
- Workshop: Case Studies, Examples & Solutions
- Performance Monitoring and Testing
- Performance Validation
- Heat Transfer Augmentation Techniques
- Tubes with external and internal fins
- Heat Integration Basics: Pinch Technology
- Workshop: Case Studies, Examples and Solutions
Certification & accreditation
BII Certificate of Completion
BII Certificate of Completion Upon successful completion, participants receive a BII Development Institute Certificate of Completion with a unique reference code that is independently verifiable. Our certificates are recognised internationally and reflect successful completion of your chosen programme.
