Course Overview:
This course provides essential knowledge and practical skills for the efficient operation and maintenance of heat exchangers. Participants will learn about different types of heat exchangers, their design principles, common operational challenges, maintenance techniques, and troubleshooting methods to ensure optimal heat transfer performance and equipment longevity.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand various types of heat exchangers and their applications
- Operate heat exchangers safely and efficiently
- Identify and troubleshoot common operational problems
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning procedures
- Implement inspection and monitoring techniques
- Enhance heat exchanger reliability and performance through best practices
Who Should Attend:
- Mechanical and process engineers
- Maintenance technicians and supervisors
- Operations personnel involved in heat exchanger management
- Reliability engineers
- Plant and facility managers
Course Outline:
Introduction to Heat Exchangers
- Overview of heat exchanger types: shell & tube, plate, air-cooled, and others
- Heat transfer principles and performance parameters
- Typical applications in industry
Design and Construction Basics
- Materials of construction and corrosion considerations
- Design standards and codes (API, TEMA, ASME)
- Thermal and mechanical design features
Operation of Heat Exchangers
- Start-up and shutdown procedures
- Monitoring operating parameters: temperature, pressure, flow
- Control systems and instrumentation
Common Operational Problems
- Fouling and scaling causes and effects
- Leakage and mechanical failures
- Vibration and thermal stresses
Maintenance and Cleaning Techniques
- Preventive maintenance planning
- Mechanical and chemical cleaning methods
- Inspection techniques and non-destructive testing (NDT)
Troubleshooting and Performance Optimization
- Diagnosing performance degradation
- Repair and replacement considerations
- Strategies to improve heat exchanger efficiency
Safety and Compliance
- Safety precautions during maintenance and operation
- Compliance with industry standards and environmental regulations
- Documentation and record-keeping